14
Notes
8
Accords
0
Perfumers
Calvin
masculine
Calvin by Calvin Klein is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Calvin was launched in 1981. Top notes are Chamomile, Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon; middle notes are Tarragon, Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cinnamon and Lemon Verbena; base notes are Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
Main Accords
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Community Insights
MixedBased on 5 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Calvin by Calvin Klein is a historically significant fragrance appreciated for its sophisticated spicy-floral composition with woody base notes. However, limited online documentation and discontinued status make it primarily of interest to collectors rather than everyday wearers, with difficulty in verifying detailed characteristics beyond vintage bottle ownership accounts.
Strengths
- Classic historical significance as Calvin Klein's first fragrance
- Sophisticated blend of spicy rose with stone fruit notes
- Rich, natural base with oakmoss, sandalwood, cedar, and musk
- Sumptuous and smooth composition
Weaknesses
- Difficult to find reliable information or reviews online
- Limited availability as it was discontinued in 1990
- Nostalgia-driven interest rather than contemporary popularity
Best for
Fragrance collectors and enthusiastsThose seeking vintage designer classicsFormal or evening wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
