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Calvin by Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein· 1981· After Shave

Calvin

9.0248Typically ~$36

Mostly mugwort and bergamot, warmed by oakmoss. Suits daily wear in summer.

Perfumer: IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Scent profile

Top notes

Mugwort Bergamot Chamomile Lemon Mandarin orange Neroli

Heart notes

Vervain Cinnamon leaf

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Avon· 1982

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Base notes

Oakmoss Musk Patchouli Sandalwood Vetiver

When to wear it

A summer and spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SummerDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

63%

Spring

99%

Summer

100%

Fall

83%

Day

100%

Night

61%

Where

Office

98%

Casual

100%

Date

77%

Club

48%

Formal

82%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Calvin Klein· 1986

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Calvin Klein· 1988

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Calvin Klein· 1991

Sport

80%