Euphoria by Calvin Klein

This is the definitive perfume. If you have a strong, imposing personality, you’ll adore it. It smells of violets with a sweet whipped cream touch that balances the black orchid and cedar; it’s unisex, hypnotic, addictive, mysterious, and sensual. Its name does it justice, though I’d call it ‘Enigma’. It’s like the Jet X: cool and makes you noticed.

I love the scent, but it fades super quickly and leaves a very soft trail.

I love it. It’s intense, sensual, and feminine. What I like most is that it stands out from the commercial; it’s original and distinguishes itself among current aromas. I see it as very autumn/winter, though it could work well on a cool spring/summer evening. I keep it for special occasions; it seems too exotic for everyday wear. I recommend trying it before buying as it’s very particular and may not suit everyone.

I don’t know how to describe it; it’s super complex, but I sense the orchid, the wood, and something more. I bought it on offer blind based on its notes and didn’t go wrong: it’s persistent, has a great trail, and says ‘woman’, not ‘girl’. I know it’s been copied a lot, but I wanted it. My son says it’s for ladies, but I share that it’s dark and mysterious. Perfect.

This perfume is witchcraft… perfect for casting a spell on any lover. I received many compliments, especially from the boys. It’s a bit dark but perfect. I’m not sure if it’s the reformulation, but before it lasted much longer. Now its longevity is a ‘meh’, but it’s so rich…

I’m returning to write reviews, something I rarely do, because this magnificent composition truly deserves it. Yes, it is Dominique, deploying an artistry that I find increasingly captivating as I realise that the majority of her creations are exactly what I love; she possesses that intuitive talent, she doesn’t copy, she doesn’t merely draw inspiration from others—she is always original! I have had this fragrance in my collection for over a year now, and as I mentioned before, it is magnetic; my nose wants to follow it. To believe or to break? I choose to believe, as fragrances degrade or rather settle upon contact with oxygen. This one has done exactly that. We are in autumn in Argentina, a season that has been warmer than usual around here. How splendid this fragrance is during these times; I went shopping yesterday and applied it at midday. I must say that 24 hours have passed and I still have bursts of it; the scent close to the skin is evident, and on clothes, well, a delicacy. Fruity, balsamic, floral and creamy. The order of factors does not alter the result, for all reinforce each other, superbly, yet without fighting for first place, it is like enjoying a good dish where you distinguish each component one by one. What harmony! As soon as my bottle is finished, I will run to buy another; it is an essential in my collection and luckily it is very reasonably priced. I love it!

I met it at a sample and I loved it. It is something I had been looking for for some time and could not find: an original scent that catches attention and is pleasant to many people. The first thing that came to mind when I smelled it the first time was a scene I never lived: getting ready at night to go out partying in the 90s. But no, it is really a perfume where you can feel the wood, but spectacularly interwoven with the sweetness of orchid and a bitter note that makes it totally seductive. I could wear it every day, but it would be better suited to temperate-cool climates. In short, it is not a simple scent, but it is exquisite.

Without a doubt, whether you like it or not, it is an interesting perfume, very peculiar for a designer fragrance; without a doubt it is different and special. It feels quite herbal, woody and the orchid is present. It is not something to buy blindly as it is a strong scent, almost medicinal, and close to unisex. Then it softens and becomes creamier. It is not to my taste, but I recognise its originality.

There’s a reason this perfume won an award in 2006. From Calvin Klein, it’s a top seller, currently number one after Eternity and CK One. It features a balsamic, herbal woody scent noticeable right from the first spray. The star notes are black orchid, lilacs, and black violets, with plenty of cedar and amber. On my skin, I don’t detect the vanilla or whipped cream mentioned on the website; instead, the black orchid shines alongside the black violets and cedar. It’s a classic worth owning and enjoying.

Euphoria is a curious gem of creativity, in my opinion, like many others from its era. Nowadays, I struggle to find creativity; they aren’t potent, with only a few exceptions. And frankly, I don’t like smelling something food-related, whether it’s lemon dessert or anything associated with pastries. I adore Euphoria for its compositional complexity and for being a true orchid fragrance, unconventional and genuine. I’d have to go back to that era or earlier to find something like this. The arrival of this perfume shows that sometimes you have to take a risk to create a jewel of this calibre.

At first, that green opening with pomegranate caught me slightly off guard, but over time the flowers and amber blend into something exquisite. It’s not my everyday scent, but a fascinating choice for floral lovers.

It doesn’t convince me. I don’t feel the sweetness they claim, and to me, it smells super unisex.

Marvellous! I fell in love at first sniff. It’s not for blind buying; it has immense personality and nothing to do with the sugary perfumes in fashion. It smells like a masculine rose, fresh at first, then explodes into flowers and wood, super exotic. It lasts about six hours with projection, then seven on the skin. If you have the Absolutly Irresistible, you’ll love it.

Euphoria is that ‘power woman’ scent—potent and overwhelming. It’s an oriental woody fragrance that could be unisex. It’s sensual, with fruity pomegranate notes contrasting against woods and amber, giving it a formal and bold character. For me, it’s totally different, distinctive and unmistakable, with great projection. I’m not a fan of Calvin Klein, but this is their best.

It’s very strong, too much of a perfume. It’s the kind of scent that made me think I wasn’t interested in fragrances at all. It smells like a tester mix and gives me a headache. But it has longevity and a trail that could stop a train. In the base, it’s more amber than wood, with that dark orchid touch and bitter pomegranate. One drop lasts all day. If you like that, it’s yours.