12
Notes
8
Accords
3
Perfumers
Crave
masculine
Crave by Calvin Klein is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Crave was launched in 2002. Crave was created by Yves Cassar, Pascal Gaurin and Jean-Marc Chaillan. Top notes are Bergamot and Starfish; middle notes are Basil, Pimento and Coriander; base notes are Birch, Vetiver, Musk, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Crave by Calvin Klein is a aromatic fougere fragrance for men. Crave was launched in 2002. The noses behind this fragrance are Yves Cassar, Pascal Gaurin and Jean-Marc Chaillan. Top notes are starfish and bergamot; middle notes are basil, coriander and pimento; base notes are nutmeg, sandalwood, tonka bean, musk, oakmoss, vetiver and birch.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
7%
Win
62%
Spr
100%
Sum
19%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
20%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
973 votes
4.05
Love it
34135%
Like it
47349%
OK
384%
Dislike
11312%
Hate it
81%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 24 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
Crave is highly regarded by the community as a unique, discontinued fragrance with a distinctive salty-savory profile and fresh drydown that appeals to fragrance enthusiasts. While extremely difficult to source due to discontinuation, those who own it consider it a prized collection piece that develops character with age.
Strengths
- Unique and memorable scent with interesting salty/savory notes
- Fresh and airy drydown with versatile unisex appeal
- Distinctive character that stands out from generic fragrances
- Ages well in the bottle, becoming smoother and more full-bodied
Weaknesses
- Discontinued and very difficult to find
- Bottle storage and age variability affects scent consistency
- Can smell slightly harsh when first applied
Best for
Evening wear and social occasionsCooler weather and winterUnisex casual to night-out wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
