CK be by Calvin Klein

I absolutely love it; it smells masculine and is distinct from CK One, but the longevity is a disaster: barely lasts four hours on skin even when well-macerated. A wonderful scent that I don’t understand why it fades so quickly 🤔

Ideal for mid-seasons or quick outings like grabbing bread. Fresh, herbal and citrusy, yet not bright; that ‘grey’ touch makes it perfect for less warm climates. Note: it’s a mature and classic scent, so abstain if you’re fans of Valentino Born in Roma. Yes, I like it.

Neither here nor there, more bother. Perhaps it had its moment, but everything changes. I don’t know what it smells like; it’s a mess. I gifted it and hope they don’t hate me, but I won’t be buying it again.

My mother gave it to me for Christmas and it was a pleasant surprise. Despite the negative reviews, it’s fresh, herbal and citrusy, very easy to wear. It reminds me of a high-quality hotel air freshener. It suits any age and gender, timeless with nearly 30 years on the market. Its only flaw is the performance: four hours on skin and one hour projecting, but given the price ($23 for 200ml), it doesn’t hurt to reapply. Ideal for the gym or daily wear.

It delivers what it costs: longevity of 3-4 hours. It’s very green and I get dizzy from it; the more I smell it, the worse it gets. I’d only use it outdoors, not in enclosed spaces.

It has a special memory; it was a gift from my mother and that makes it unique. For me, it combines two concepts: musky/clean and green/herbal. The opening has a sparkling touch of citrus and juniper; it doesn’t smell as much of lavender as people say, that herb is barely noticeable against the dominant green notes. The heart is a soft floral where no single note stands out. The base is pure musk with cedar, the other notes just add depth. The scent is rich if you like green perfumes, but there’s nothing to defend regarding performance. Longevity: 1-2 hours on skin, 3-4 on clothes. Sillage: 15 minutes projecting, then it disappears after an hour leaving only a trail. Scent: 5.5/10, it smells good but it’s not my type. Usage: day wear exclusively in spring and summer. Gender: masculine unisex. It will always remind me of my mother, so overall it’s 10/10.

Smells incredible, fresh and elegant. Ideal for a late twenties guy, active, clean and sporty. I gifted it to my boyfriend at 28 and was fascinated; people were constantly asking for it, so beware if you’re jealous. It smells of citrus, clean laundry and that woody touch gives it elegance, but not so much for a gentleman smoking a pipe in his library.

Smells rich, though honestly I think it’s for people over 30. That said, it lasts quite a while and is good for casual outings.

They gifted it to me and the first time I didn’t like it at all. I tried it several times and it became the fragrance with ‘no reason to exist’ in history. I didn’t understand why anyone would want it. I kept trying it only because it was in the bathroom cabinet. Over time it became addictive and I started enjoying it immensely. I love its clean scent. Whenever I heard about fragrances with a ‘clean scent’ in my head, it was this one. It smells CLEAN, without strong notes of citrus, fruit or woods, just a powdery touch. It doesn’t last and doesn’t project much. I don’t find it useful for going out, but for using it one night after a hot bath it’s perfect. As a versatile fragrance it’s a 1/10, but for staying in after a shower it’s a 10/10. I think it’ll never be needed in my wardrobe.

I only smell lavender, something sweet and a metallic touch.

Forget about longevity; it’s short, lasting around three hours, but perfect for post-shower. It smells of green talc and freshness, like diving into cold water straight from the atomiser, which is super generous. The opening is purely alcoholic; wait a few minutes and the delightful scent emerges. I wouldn’t wear it outside the house, nor even for the gym as there are better options, but at $19 for 200ml, it’s a total bargain.

The previous reviews say it all: lovely scent, poor performance. I’ll just share my take: I adore the opening, a mentholated lavender with citrus, nothing like that eighties barbershop style; it has a very wearable nineties touch. I don’t like the dry down as much, not because it smells bad, but because it’s that clean, musky, simplistic, almost generic dry down that makes it feel unisex.

Slightly green, talc-y, clean and floral. It feels like a very good vintage nineties fragrance. Although it’s unisex, it leans masculine; it’s easy to wear and puts you in a good mood. Perfect for chilling at home or in very enclosed spaces. The issue is longevity and sillage: you need eight to 15 sprays to match three sprays of Nautica Voyage. It competes with cubes, and even supermarket body mists outperform it. A 100ml bottle equates to 25ml of traditional perfume, so it’s not as cheap as it seems.

I love this fragrance; in fact, I’m a fan of CK perfumes. The pity is how little they last on the skin. The EDT smells clean; initially woody notes, some lavender, sandalwood and a citrus. Then it opens up and the florals arrive. It seems incredibly complex to the nose, with different notes appearing all the time. Although it’s unisex, I detect it’s almost masculine, but I love wearing it on my skin.

It’s in my top three forever. It’s a spectacular clean scent, not citrusy. It’s neutral, talc-y lavender with green bergamot touches that make it elegant. Very poor longevity to be honest, but given the price, imagine it’s a more expensive toilet splash on the market. 200ml for $25, easily available. If applied to clothes, it smells like fine detergent and lasts longer than on skin. It can be reapplied without issues.