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CK Be by Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein· 1996

CK Be

6.9617Typically ~$60

Juniper berry at first spray; sandalwood is what stays on skin. A fall pick.

FreshWoodySpicyCitrusSynthetic

Perfumer: Rene Morgenthaler

Scent profile

Top notes

Juniper berry Bergamot Mandarin orange Mint

Heart notes

Spices White peach

Base notes

Sandalwood Opoponax

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

89%

Spring

96%

Summer

92%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

81%

Where

Office

90%

Casual

100%

Date

85%

Club

65%

Formal

76%

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Sport

70%