Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein fragrances: from CK One to Euphoria

Calvin Klein is an American fashion and lifestyle brand founded in New York in 1968, known for everything from ready-to-wear and underwear to perfume and cosmetics. Our range holds Calvin Klein unisex fragrances, perfumes for women and men, a gift set, a hair and body mist and two deodorant sticks for men. Below you will find how the brand began, which notes each fragrance contains and how to pick the right one for yourself or as a gift.

The Calvin Klein story

The brand was founded in 1968 by the designer Calvin Klein and the businessman Barry K. Schwartz, and its headquarters are still in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The company focuses on ready-to-wear clothing, leather goods, lifestyle accessories and shoes, while the name also covers home furnishings, perfume, cosmetics, eyewear, jewellery and watches. Since the early 2000s Calvin Klein has belonged to the American apparel group PVH.

Fragrance has a large place in the brand’s history. Obsession for women and men arrived in 1985, Eternity in 1988, Escape in 1991, CK One in 1994 and CK be in 1996. Until May 2005 the perfumes were run by Calvin Klein Cosmetics, a Unilever company, after which Coty bought the fragrance licences.

CK One, a scent for everyone

The CK One eau de toilette launched in 1994 and was created by the perfumers Alberto Morillas and Harry Fremont. It was the first unisex fragrance to gain wide popularity in the US, and it sold more than five million dollars’ worth in its first ten days. The opening is pineapple, mandarin, papaya, bergamot, cardamom and lemon, the heart is nutmeg, violet, orris root, jasmine, lily of the valley and rose, and the base is sandalwood, amber, musk, cedar and oakmoss. The result is a clean, fresh scent that is easy to share between two people. In our shop CK One comes in 50 ml and 100 ml.

Eternity Moment, floral and fruity

The Eternity Moment eau de parfum is a floral fruity women’s fragrance from 2005. The opening is lychee, guava and pomegranate, the heart is water lily, passion flower and pink peony, and the base is rosewood, cashmeran, raspberry and white musks. Fabien Baron designed the bottle, which reinterprets the lines of Eternity with a modern purity; the juice and the pack are pale pink and the cap recalls a crystal cabochon. It is a light, feminine scent for warm days, available here in 50 ml and 100 ml.

CK IN2U Her and Him

CK IN2U Her is a fresh floriental eau de toilette for women. The opening is fizzing pink grapefruit and bergamot, the heart is sugar orchid and white cactus, and the base is luminous amber, red cedar and vanilla. Its mood is one of seduction, satisfaction and a lingering afterglow.

CK IN2U Him is a fresh woody oriental eau de toilette for men. The opening is a lime gin fizz accord with pomelo and tangelo leaves, the heart is cocoa bean, pimento and fresh shiso leaves, and the base is vetiver, cedar and white musk. Both come in 50 ml and 100 ml, which also makes them an easy pair to give to a couple.

Calvin Klein Women, a luminous woody floral

The Calvin Klein Women eau de parfum is a woody floral fragrance. The opening is eucalyptus acorns, the heart is orange flower and the base is Alaskan cedarwood. The scent is timeless, confident and luminous, delicate yet strong, sensual yet fresh, so it works for both day and night. We stock the 50 ml bottle.

Euphoria Men, woody and aromatic

The Euphoria Men eau de toilette belongs to the woody aromatic family. The opening is pepper, ginger, a raindrop accord and sudachi, the heart is sage, basil and cedar leaves, and the base is patchouli, suede, amber and sequoia wood. The bottle is a glass cube with slightly curved edges, wrapped in metal and topped with a metal cap. The scent is masculine and captivating, and it moves easily from the office to the evening. We stock the 100 ml bottle.

The CK Everyone set

The CK Everyone gift set holds a 200 ml and a 10 ml eau de toilette and a 100 ml shower gel. CK Everyone is a unisex fragrance and the brand’s first clean perfume, made with naturally derived ingredients and vegan. The opening is organic orange and ginger, the heart is a blue tea accord with watery notes, and the base is cedarwood, patchouli and amber. The bottle is recyclable glass with a reusable elastic logo band that nods to Calvin Klein underwear. The small 10 ml bottle fits in a bag, the large one stays at home and the shower gel carries the same scent into the bathroom.

Body mist and deodorants

The Smooth Berry hair and body mist is a 100 ml scented mist for the skin and hair. It was created by the Givaudan perfumers Dalia Izem and Gael Montero and belongs to the fruity amber family: a raspberry smoothie accord at the top, peony in the heart and musk in the base. The light, glycerin-enriched formula also carries a second-skin accord of musk, cashmeran and ambergris. The mist is vegan and gender inclusive, and you can wear it alone or layered with other scents of the same collection, such as Silk Coconut, Sheer Peach, Nude Vanilla, Cotton Musk and Satin Cream.

For men there are two alcohol-free deodorant sticks. The CK Free deodorant stick has a modern, woody aromatic scent and comes in a 75 ml stick. The Eternity for Men deodorant stick is lightly scented, protects all day and leaves a fresh aromatic scent of lavender, citrus, sage, lily of the valley and orange blossom on an amber woody base. The compact stick is easy to use.

How to choose

• For everyone. CK One and CK Everyone are unisex fragrances for men and women alike.
• Floral and fruity. Eternity Moment, with lychee, pomegranate, peony and raspberry.
• Woody floral. Calvin Klein Women, with orange flower and Alaskan cedarwood.
• Fresh and sweet. CK IN2U Her, with grapefruit, orchid and vanilla.
• Fresh and woody for men. CK IN2U Him with lime, cocoa and vetiver, or Euphoria Men with pepper, ginger and patchouli.
• A light everyday scent. Smooth Berry for hair and body, and the deodorant sticks for men.

Start with who the scent is for. For a family or a couple, CK One and CK Everyone are safe choices, because they suit anyone. Women have three very different options: the fruity Eternity Moment, the sweeter IN2U Her and the woody Calvin Klein Women. Men can choose between the fresh, playful IN2U Him and the deeper, woodier Euphoria Men. If a favourite perfume is already on the shelf, a Calvin Klein deodorant stick or the Smooth Berry body mist makes an easy gift.

Eau de toilette or eau de parfum

The two terms describe concentration. An eau de parfum (EDP) holds more fragrance oil than an eau de toilette (EDT), so it lasts longer on the skin and smells more intense. In our range CK One, CK IN2U Her, CK IN2U Him, Euphoria Men and CK Everyone are eaux de toilette, while Eternity Moment and Calvin Klein Women are eaux de parfum. An eau de toilette is light and easy to wear during the day, while an eau de parfum suits the moments when you want the scent to stay with you longer.

More perfumes

For more scents, see the men’s perfumes and women’s perfumes categories.

Frequently asked questions

Is CK One for both men and women?

Yes, Calvin Klein CK One is a unisex eau de toilette with pineapple, bergamot, jasmine, sandalwood and musk.

Which Calvin Klein fragrance for men is fresh?

Calvin Klein CK IN2U Him is a fresh woody scent that opens with a lime gin fizz accord and pomelo and tangelo leaves.

Which Calvin Klein fragrance for women is floral and fruity?

Calvin Klein Eternity Moment is a floral fruity eau de parfum with lychee, guava, pomegranate, peony and raspberry.

Is there a deodorant with the Eternity scent?

Yes, for men there is the Calvin Klein Eternity for Men alcohol-free deodorant stick with lavender, citrus and sage.

Does Calvin Klein have a gift set?

Yes, the Calvin Klein CK Everyone set holds a 200 ml and a 10 ml eau de toilette and a 100 ml shower gel.