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Calvin Klein Women
Calvin Klein

Women

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Fruity
Aromatic
EDP · 2018 · womens

Calvin Klein's Women is a contemporary take on the designer's archives, released in 2018 as part of the house's ongoing exploration of minimalist luxury fragrance. The brand has long built its reputation on clean aesthetics and accessible quality, and this release maintains that philosophy.

The fragrance opens with a zesty burst of citrus, combining bergamot, lemon, and grapefruit with a surprising black pepper and eucalyptus edge that keeps it from feeling conventionally bright. The heart softens into a white floral core, with magnolia and jasmine supported by hedione and orange blossom, while subtle raspberry and tea notes add complexity without muddying the composition. Ambroxan and cashmeran provide a soft, sensual base, rounded out by cedar and a whisper of olibanum for depth. Overall, it's a balanced floral-citrus that leans slightly woody and warm.

Women suits someone looking for a wearable white floral with enough structure and brightness to feel modern, rather than nostalgic. It works particularly well as a daytime fragrance for warmer seasons, though the wood and musk base give it enough presence for professional settings year-round. If you're drawn to fragrances with clear-eyed elegance, you'll likely connect with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
90%
Floral
100%
Jasmine
23%
White Floral
70%
Fruity
60%
Aromatic
32%
Woody
80%
Musky
64%
Powdery
32%
Spicy
16%
Balsamic
32%
Sweet
23%
Smoky
32%
Clean
32%
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.
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Sharp, dry, and immediately present, black pepper in perfumery is spice without sweetness, heat without heaviness. It adds edge to citrus openings and warmth to woody bases, creating contrast that keeps a fragrance interesting. One of the most versatile spice notes, comfortable in everything from fresh colognes to deep orientals.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
Sharp, clean, and camphorous with a medicinal clarity that is instantly recognizable. Eucalyptus adds an invigorating, almost spa-like freshness to fragrances, it clears the air in every sense. Often used in aquatic and sporty compositions to signal clean energy and vitality.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Hedione
Hedione
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Magnolia
Magnolia
Creamy, lush, and faintly lemony, magnolia is a floral note with real presence, richer than peony but more accessible than jasmine. It has a velvety quality and a slight spice that stops it from being simply pretty. Used to add warmth and dimensionality to floral compositions.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Raspberry
Raspberry
Bright, tart, and slightly jammy, raspberry adds a vivid fruity pop that is harder and more energetic than peach or apricot. It's a signature note of modern fruity florals and adds an accessible sweetness that broadens a fragrance's appeal. Best used with restraint unless you're deliberately going for big and fun.
Tea
Tea
Green tea is cool, slightly astringent, and clean; black tea is earthier and slightly smoky. Both add a contemplative, refined quality to fragrances, the scent equivalent of a quiet afternoon. Tea notes bridge the gap between fresh and woody families and are a staple of minimalist, understated compositions.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ambroxan
Ambroxan
The molecule responsible for the warm, skin-amplifying quality of many modern fragrances, ambroxan (Ambrox) is a synthetic compound derived from ambergris that creates an almost invisible warmth. It doesn't smell strongly on its own but makes everything around it feel richer, closer, and more like skin. The secret weapon of countless contemporary bestsellers.
Cashmeran
Cashmeran
Cedar
Cedar
Olibanum
Olibanum
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
White Musk
White Musk
Clean, soft, and slightly soapy, white musk is the scent of fresh laundry and warm skin. It's the furthest from the animalic origins of real musk: approachable, inoffensive, and universally flattering. Almost every mass-market fragrance uses white musk as a base, which is why it reads as 'clean' rather than specifically musky.
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The TacticianBest match90% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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The Homesteader86% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Heirloom82% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh90%Floral100%Jasmine23%White Floral70%
Fragrance Family
Floral
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Calvin Klein Women— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Women is $17.95. Without a coupon the lowest price is $17.95. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Calvin Klein fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Calvin Klein Women? +
$17.95 at FragranceShop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Calvin Klein Women smell like? +
Calvin Klein's Women is a contemporary take on the designer's archives, released in 2018 as part of the house's ongoing exploration of minimalist luxury fragrance. The brand has long built its reputation on clean aesthetics and accessible quality, and this release maintains that philosophy. The fragrance opens with a zesty burst of citrus, combining bergamot, lemon, and grapefruit with a surprising black pepper and eucalyptus edge that keeps it from feeling conventionally bright. The heart softens into a white floral core, with magnolia and jasmine supported by hedione and orange blossom, while subtle raspberry and tea notes add complexity without muddying the composition. Ambroxan and cashmeran provide a soft, sensual base, rounded out by cedar and a whisper of olibanum for depth. Overall, it's a balanced floral-citrus that leans slightly woody and warm. Women suits someone looking for a wearable white floral with enough structure and brightness to feel modern, rather than nostalgic. It works particularly well as a daytime fragrance for warmer seasons, though the wood and musk base give it enough presence for professional settings year-round. If you're drawn to fragrances with clear-eyed elegance, you'll likely connect with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Calvin Klein Women? +
Top: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemon. Heart: Hedione, Jasmine, Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Raspberry, Tea. Base: Ambroxan, Cashmeran, Cedar, Olibanum, Violet, White Musk.
What fragrance family is Women? +
Calvin Klein Women belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Calvin Klein Women? +
Based on shared notes, Juicy Couture Juicy Couture Oui Splash (Ambroxan, Cedar, Jasmine, Magnolia), Roberto Cavalli Baroque Musk unisex (Ambroxan, Cedar, Jasmine, Orange Blossom), Dua Fragrances Citrus Reign (Ambroxan, Cedar, Orange Blossom, Bergamot), Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition (with Cufflinks) (Ambroxan, Cedar, Jasmine, Bergamot), Dua Fragrances Vastness of Citrus (Ambroxan, Cedar, Orange Blossom, Bergamot) may smell similar to Women.
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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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