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CK2 by Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein· 2015

CK2

7.0252Typically ~$60

A fresh scent built around violet leaf absolute over frankincense. A spring pick.

FreshSyntheticFloralAquaticWoody

Perfumer: Pascal Gaurin, IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Scent profile

Top notes

Violet leaf absolute Mandarin orange Wasabi

Heart notes

Orris concrete Stone Rose absolute

Base notes

Frankincense Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

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

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

72%

Spring

100%

Summer

99%

Fall

85%

Day

100%

Night

72%

Where

Office

97%

Casual

100%

Date

84%

Club

59%

Formal

84%

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Sport

75%