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Calvin Klein Crave for men
Calvin Klein

Crave for men

Citrus
Fresh
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
Earthy
EDC · 2002 · mens

Calvin Klein's Crave for Men arrived in 2002 as a fresh take on the fougère category, arriving during a period when the house was actively expanding its men's fragrance portfolio with accessible, well-crafted compositions.

The fragrance opens with bergamot that leans bright and slightly citric before shifting into an herbal heart anchored by basil and coriander, with pimento adding a subtle spiced warmth. The base is where Crave reveals its complexity: birch and oakmoss provide a dry, slightly mineral backbone while sandalwood and vetiver add woody depth. Tonka bean and nutmeg round out the composition with a whisper of sweetness and additional spice, all grounded by a clean, skin-like musk. The overall effect is aromatic and woody with understated warmth, hitting that middle ground between fresh and substantial.

Crave works well for someone seeking a versatile fougère that doesn't demand attention but rewards closer inspection. It's suited to daily wear across seasons, though it leans slightly cooler and works particularly well in spring and fall. The herbal-woody balance makes it appropriate for both casual and more dressed-up occasions. If you appreciate fragrances with The Homesteader, The Tactician, or The Mystic DNA, Crave likely has something for you.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
38%
Fresh
79%
Green
67%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
60%
Earthy
50%
Musky
80%
Warm Spicy
70%
Spicy
25%
Vanilla
25%
Sweet
25%
Gourmand
25%
Leather
25%
Smoky
25%
Creamy
25%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Basil
Basil
Sweet, spicy, and vividly herbal, basil has a green freshness with slightly anise-like and peppery facets that make it more complex than most culinary herbs. In perfumery it adds a lively, Mediterranean quality and pairs beautifully with citrus and woody notes. An underused note that rewards those who seek it out.
Coriander
Coriander
Warm, spicy, and faintly citrusy, coriander seed smells quite different from the green herb, with a dry, woody warmth and a slight floral quality. It adds a spiced, slightly exotic character to masculine fragrances without the sharpness of pepper or the sweetness of vanilla. A supporting spice note that adds complexity.
Pimento
Pimento
Base · 3–12 hrs
Birch
Birch
Tarry, smoky, and distinctly medicinal, birch tar (used in classic leather fragrances) has an almost petroleum-like quality that creates unmistakable leather accords. Birch leaf, by contrast, is clean and green. Birch tar is not for the timid: it's the note that makes old-school Russian Leather fragrances smell like what they are.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match87% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Tactician86% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Mystic83% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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Scent Profile
Citrus38%Fresh79%Green67%Aromatic100%Woody100%
Fragrance Family
Fougère
EDC

Calvin Klein Crave for men— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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What does Calvin Klein Crave for men smell like? +
Calvin Klein's Crave for Men arrived in 2002 as a fresh take on the fougère category, arriving during a period when the house was actively expanding its men's fragrance portfolio with accessible, well-crafted compositions. The fragrance opens with bergamot that leans bright and slightly citric before shifting into an herbal heart anchored by basil and coriander, with pimento adding a subtle spiced warmth. The base is where Crave reveals its complexity: birch and oakmoss provide a dry, slightly mineral backbone while sandalwood and vetiver add woody depth. Tonka bean and nutmeg round out the composition with a whisper of sweetness and additional spice, all grounded by a clean, skin-like musk. The overall effect is aromatic and woody with understated warmth, hitting that middle ground between fresh and substantial. Crave works well for someone seeking a versatile fougère that doesn't demand attention but rewards closer inspection. It's suited to daily wear across seasons, though it leans slightly cooler and works particularly well in spring and fall. The herbal-woody balance makes it appropriate for both casual and more dressed-up occasions. If you appreciate fragrances with The Homesteader, The Tactician, or The Mystic DNA, Crave likely has something for you.
What are the notes in Calvin Klein Crave for men? +
Top: Bergamot. Heart: Basil, Coriander, Pimento. Base: Birch, Musk, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is Crave for men? +
Calvin Klein Crave for men belongs to the Fougère fragrance family. It is an EDC.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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