WS-CK-2000

Truth

2000Men

floral up front, then woody, settling into green.

Truth by Calvin Klein is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Truth was launched in 2000. Truth was created by Alberto Morillas, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and Thierry Wasser. Top notes are Bamboo, Clover, Bergamot, Vetiver, Lemon and Patchouli; middle notes are Lily, Peony, Sandalwood, Mimosa, Silkwood Blossom and Blackberry; base…

floral woody green citrus

Noses: Alberto Morillas · Jacques Cavallier Belletrud · Thierry Wasser

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Bamboo, Clover, Bergamot, Vetiver, Lemon, Patchouli
Heart· 2–4h
Lily, Peony, Sandalwood, Mimosa, Silkwood Blossom, Blackberry
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Vanilla, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

85%

57%

44%

41%

37%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring40%Summer32%Fall19%Winter9%Day83%Night17%Wears female45%

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 Truth smell like?

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

What notes are in Truth?

Top: Bamboo, Clover, Bergamot, Vetiver, Lemon, Patchouli. Heart: Lily, Peony, Sandalwood, Mimosa, Silkwood Blossom, Blackberry. Base: Musk, Vanilla, Amber.

How long does Truth last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Truth loud?

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

What season is Truth best for?

Spring is the top pick (40%). Summer is second at 32%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Truth?

Day wear leads at 83%. Night is a secondary pick at 17%.

Is Truth for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 45% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Truth?

Composed by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and Thierry Wasser. Released in 2000.