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Calvin Klein

CK Be (EDT)

1996

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Versions Timeline

1996

CK Be EDT (Original Release)

Price Range
$8 – $40

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

René Morgenthaler

"CK Be EDT is a verified unisex eau de toilette by Calvin Klein, first released in 1996. It is widely described as a floral woody musk composition with a soft green, aromatic, powdery, and musky profile. The fragrance opens with fresh lavender, mint, bergamot, juniper, and mandarin orange, then moves into a gentle floral-green heart featuring freesia, magnolia, orchid, jasmine, peach, and fresh-cut grass nuances. Its base settles into musk, sandalwood, cedar, amber, vanilla, and opoponax, giving it a smooth skin-scent character rather than a loud projection. CK Be is often positioned as an understated, easy daytime fragrance with a relaxed, intimate aura. It remains one of Calvin Klein's recognizable 1990s unisex releases and is frequently compared with the cleaner citrus style of CK One."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer

Ideal Weather

Mild
Sunny
Humid
Hot

Moods

Fresh
Calm
Relaxed
Intimate
Youthful

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Travel
Sport
Lounging

Fun Facts

CK Be was created by perfumer René Morgenthaler.

It is known for its matte black bottle, contrasting with the more translucent presentation of CK One.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
GreenFreshCitrusSpicyFloralPowderyFruityWoodySweetOrientalResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

lavender
green notes
bergamot
mint
juniper
mandarin orange
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

green grass
jasmine
peach
freesia
magnolia
orchid
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

musk
sandalwood
cedar
vanilla
amber
opoponax

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
20%

Intimate

Reviews Summary

“User and reviewer feedback consistently describes CK Be as a soft, clean, green-musky and slightly powdery unisex fragrance with a very easygoing character. Many people find it pleasant, inoffensive, versatile, and especially suitable for daytime, office, gym, or warm-weather casual wear. The most common criticism is weak projection and short longevity on skin, though some users report it lingers longer on clothing. It is frequently praised as a budget-friendly 1990s Calvin Klein classic and often preferred by wearers who enjoy subtle skin scents over loud fragrances.”

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