WS-CK-1996

CK be

1996unisex

green up front, then aromatic, settling into woody.

CK be by Calvin Klein is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. CK be was launched in 1996. The nose behind this fragrance is René Morgenthaler. Top notes are Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot, Mint, Juniper and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Green Grass, Jasmine, Peach, Freesia, Magnolia…

green aromatic woody powdery

Nose: René Morgenthaler

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot, Mint, Juniper, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Green Grass, Jasmine, Peach, Freesia, Magnolia, Orchid
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vanilla, Amber, Opoponax

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

73%

67%

60%

59%

59%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevitySoft

ReachClose

Summer36%Spring35%Fall19%Winter11%Day74%Night26%Wears unisex53%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Calvin Klein picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does CK be smell like?

green up front, then aromatic, settling into woody. Dominant accords: green, aromatic, woody.

What notes are in CK be?

Top: Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot, Mint, Juniper, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Green Grass, Jasmine, Peach, Freesia, Magnolia, Orchid. Base: Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vanilla, Amber, Opoponax.

How long does CK be last?

Wearers tag this as soft. Expect 2–4 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is CK be loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is CK be best for?

Summer is the top pick (36%). Spring is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for CK be?

Day wear leads at 74%. Night is a secondary pick at 26%.

Is CK be for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 53% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made CK be?

Composed by René Morgenthaler. Released in 1996.