Calvin klein ck be edt review

Calvin klein ck be edt review

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CK Be EDT is a refreshing, oriental woody fragrance for daytime wear. The unisex scent features a blend of musk, mandarin, magnolia, peach and sandalwood. 

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CK Be EDT

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Like most Calvin Klein perfumes, CK Be is marketed as a unisex fragrance. To my nose, though, there's a definite masculine skew, and while I like it on me, I prefer it on men. I could be biased, however, as my brothers used this way before I did, hence the masculine association. The fresh woody fragrance is housed in a simple, minimalistic black bottle. The notes that I smell, no matter the wearer, are wood and grass and something powdery. On my brothers, the lavender, musk and cedar notes are more intense; on myself, it's more citrusy before drying down to a more clean vanilla scent, but very little musk. Regardless, Be always comes across as a clean, freshly-showered fragrance without any intense or heady scents, making this a great choice for when I don't want to stand out. I also like that this is one of the few fresh scents that don't immediately evoke the scents of "water" or "aqua"; those to me smell blue, whereas this smells white with black marble patterns, if that makes sense. It's a clean scent but not airy fairy. As much as I like the scent, the longevity is dreadful. It lasts a maximum of two hours, and that's if I bring my nose up to my skin. The sillage isn't the best, either, but for a fragrance like this, I actually think that's a positive.

My man is a tradie, meaning he works long hours out in the sun and comes home smelling like a ball of sweat. There's nothing I like more than buying him good quality fragrance that smells like sandalwood and musk. And it lives up to what an everyday fragrance should be. I highly recommend this product.

I love this fragrance. I bought it online when it was on sale, having never smelt it before... huge risk! It was definitely worth it though as it's now one of my favourites. The scent is a musky peach with elements of sandalwood, wearable by both men and women.  It's a fragrance that develops throughout the day on your skin, adapting to your natural scent. One spray in the morning is more than enough to get me through the day, as it lasts hours. The bottle is very simple, which is a nice difference from other perfumes that spend alot of their budget on fancy packaging. I would recommend this fragrance to anyone whose looking for a clean, light scent to wear daily.

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Calvin Klein was a major force in the fragrance world during the 1980s and 90s. From Obsession to Eternity to CK One and everything in between, this line of scents were constant best sellers, and still are in many ways. In this post, I want to take a closer look at another unisex fragrance by Calvin Klein, CK Be. Is this fragrance still one to wear? What are its pros and cons? Is it worth a purchase?  Also see: CK One vs CK Be


Contents

    • 0.1 What does CK Be Smell Like?
      • 0.1.1 My Full Review
    • 0.2 Related Posts
  • 1 CK Be by Calvin Klein
    • 1.1 Aroma
    • 1.2 Sillage
    • 1.3 Longevity
    • 1.4 Versatility
    • 1.5 Uniqueness

What does CK Be Smell Like?

Calvin klein ck be edt review

Notes include: magnolia, peach, lavender, musk, sandalwood, bergamot, mint, vanilla

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My Full Review

The opening of CK Be is quite pleasant and doesn’t overpower you like some fragrances. It is a subtle blend of musk, lavender, peach, and citrus provided by the bergamot. Again, this is a unisex scent, so don’t expect anything that screams masculine but it isn’t some ‘girly’ perfume either.

Be starts off with a fresh mix of notes like mint, lavender, and juniper. These are paired alongside the lighter fruit notes. Lavender strikes me as being stronger, up top, but there is a nice cleanliness to the supporting ingredients.

At this stage, it does have its soapy-like aroma, but it feels ‘greener’ than it will later on. Bergamot, peach, mint, and juniper bring it about during this time.

CK Be is warm and somewhat spicy and highlighted by that citrus vibe. It’s got a youthful energy that really reminds me of late spring and the early summer months.

It’s got such a clean and almost soapy quality when it settles on the skin and really starts to bring out the floral/woodsy notes that are blended in it. Lavender, musk, magnolia, and sandalwood with a fruity soap finish. It is sweeter and less ‘green fresh’, in the latter part of the wear.


Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, it isn’t a big bold scent but it isn’t completely weak either, at least at first. The longevity isn’t anything to write home about and that’s what sort of ruins this as a scent to me.

In totality, I’d call it a light to moderate projecting fragrance. It was never completely weak, on my skin, but never had that huge sillage.

About 4-5 hours of good use before you should probably reapply. CK Be is usually really inexpensive, so it really isn’t too much of a problem for the price, but it is pretty annoying to not have it be an all day performer.

Seasonally, CK Be is a warm weather fragrance for the spring/summertime. It’s probably best for those in their teens or twenties. Something that anyone could wear to class, a job, or just casually during the daytime.

This isn’t an extremely attractive or sexy scent. Though, it’s a smell that is quite popular, with its delightful aroma. CK Be can be sprayed on by men or women, who want to wear a non-intrusive and clean kind of perfume.


Overall Impression of CK Be

Overall, is this scent worth it? It is if you want something light and fresh at this price point. It is a really good option for either men or women that need something versatile and safe to wear on a day to day basis.

However, the longevity issue can be a problem, and if you aren’t in love with the smell one might as well get CK One instead. I’m not sure if this fragrance has been reformulated or discontinued, because I haven’t really seen it around recently.

CK be is a worthwhile purchase, at the right price, and I’d place that at under $30 or so. It’s going to give you a clean and versatile wear, that won’t offend, and is a pleasant experience all around. Is it amazing? To me, no. I like it, but it’s not something I’m particularly crazy about.

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Calvin klein ck be edt review

Calvin klein ck be edt review

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What does Calvin Klein CK Be smell like?

It is a subtle blend of musk, lavender, peach, and citrus provided by the bergamot. Again, this is a unisex scent, so don't expect anything that screams masculine but it isn't some 'girly' perfume either. Be starts off with a fresh mix of notes like mint, lavender, and juniper.

Does CK Be smell good?

CK BE is a very light and fresh scent that smells as good on women as it does on men. I think most people who don't like heavy scents that enter a room before you do will like Calvin Klien BE in the black bottle.

Which is better CK One or CK Be?

Projection. Both CK One and CK Be are lighter and casual scents that go flawlessly with any skin type, occasion, attire, and season throughout the year. However, if you talk about the stronger scent among both the fragrances, then the ideal pick has to be CK One.

Is CK Be for men?

CK Be is a fragrance by Calvin Klein that is part of their We Are One collection. Although it is an eau de toilette for men, it can also be used as a unisex fragrance. It has floral notes with a hint of citrus and mint.