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Calvin Klein

Be

1996 · Unisex · Citrus & Fresh

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Accord profile

green14%aromatic11%woody11%powdery10%fresh spicy10%lavender10%musky9%citrus9%floral9%sweet7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Calvin Klein's Be, launched in 1996, is a unisex floral woody musk that opens with a brisk, green-tinged burst: lavender, mint, juniper, and bergamot are sharpened by mandarin and green notes. The heart softens into a meadow-like blend of green grass, jasmine, peach, freesia, magnolia, and orchid, adding a subtle fruity-floral sweetness. The base grounds the composition with musk, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, amber, and opoponax, leaving a warm, powdery, and woody trail.

Collectors who appreciate green, aromatic, and softly powdery scents will find Be a versatile, gender-neutral option. Its dominant green and aromatic accords (green 100%, aromatic 81%) make it refreshing for daytime or casual wear, while the woody and powdery base (woody 77%, powdery 72%) adds depth for evening. Ideal for those who enjoy lavender-forward fragrances with a clean, grassy character. As a discontinued gem from the 90s, it appeals to vintage enthusiasts seeking a unique, unisex composition that balances freshness and warmth.

中文簡介

Calvin Klein Be 於1996年推出,係一款中性花香木質麝香香水。前調以薰衣草、薄荷、杜松、佛手柑為主,加上柑橘同綠葉氣息,清新爽朗;中調轉為綠草、茉莉、桃、小蒼蘭、木蘭同蘭花,帶出柔和花香同果香;基調則以麝香、檀香、雪松、雲呢拿、琥珀同沒藥收結,散發溫暖粉嫩嘅木質餘韻。

呢支香水適合鍾意綠意、芳香同粉感嘅用家,中性特質令男女都啱用。日間或休閒場合噴灑,清新醒神;夜晚使用,木質基調增添深度。對於復古香水愛好者嚟講,Be 係90年代停產嘅獨特之選,平衡咗清新同溫暖,值得收藏。

Reference data

HouseCalvin Klein
NameBe
Launched1996
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded18
Accords10

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