Euphoria by Calvin Klein

I love the scent, but it fades super fast and leaves a very soft trail.

This is the definitive perfume. If you have a strong, commanding personality, you’ll adore it. It smells like violets with a sweet whipped cream touch that balances the black orchid and cedar; it’s unisex, hypnotic, addictive, mysterious, and sensual. The name does it justice, though I’d call it ‘Enigma’. It’s like the Jet X: cool and makes you stand out.

I love it. It’s intense, sensual, and feminine. What I like most is that it stands out from the commercial crowd; it’s original and distinguishes itself among current scents. I see it as very autumn/winter, though it could work well on a cool spring/summer night. I keep it for special occasions; it seems too exotic for daily wear. I recommend trying it before buying because it’s very particular and might not suit everyone.

I don’t know how to describe it; it’s super complex, but I can smell the orchid, the wood, and something else. I bought it on sale blind based on its notes and didn’t make a mistake: it’s persistent, has great sillage, and says ‘woman,’ not ‘girl.’ I know they’ve copied it a lot, but I wanted it. My son says it’s for ladies, but I share that it’s dark and mysterious. Perfect.

This perfume is witchcraft… perfect for binding any lover. I received many compliments, especially from guys. It’s a bit dark but perfect. I’m not sure if it’s the reformulation, but before it lasted much longer. Now its longevity is a ‘meh’, but it’s so rich…

I’m going back to reviewing, something I rarely do, because this masterpiece deserves it. Yes, it’s Dominique, unleashing an art that I love more and more as I realize most of her creations are exactly what I adore; she has that intuitive talent, she doesn’t copy, she doesn’t just take inspiration from others, she’s always original! I’ve had this fragrance in my collection for over a year, and as I said before, it’s magnetic—my nose just wants to go with it. Believe or break? I choose to believe, as fragrances degrade or rather settle upon contact with oxygen. This one did. We’re in autumn in Argentina, a season that’s been warmer than usual around here. How splendid this fragrance is during these times; I bought it yesterday and put it on around noon. I must say, 24 hours have passed and I still get bursts of it—the skin scent is evident, and on clothes, wow, a delicacy. Fruity, balsamic, floral, and creamy. The order of factors doesn’t change the result, as they all reinforce each other, magnificent, but without fighting for first place, it’s like enjoying a great dish where you distinguish each component one by one. What harmony! As soon as my bottle runs out, I’ll run to get another; it’s an essential in my collection and luckily it’s very affordable. I just love him!

I met it at a sample and I loved it. It’s something I’ve been looking for for a long time and couldn’t find: an original scent that catches attention and is pleasant to many people. The first thing that came to mind when I smelled it for the first time was a scene I never lived: getting ready at night to go out partying in the 90s. But no, it’s really a perfume where you can feel the wood spectacularly intertwined with the sweetness of orchid and a bitter note that makes it totally seductive. I could wear it every day, but it’s better suited for temperate to cold climates. In short, it’s not a simple scent, but it is exquisite.

Without a doubt, whether you like it or not, it’s an interesting perfume, very peculiar for a designer brand; without a doubt, it’s different and special. It feels quite herbal, woody, and the orchid is present. It’s not something to buy blindly since it’s a strong scent, almost medicinal, and close to unisex. Then it softens and becomes creamier. It’s not my taste, but I recognize its originality.

This perfume has always seemed super ‘overwhelming’ to me… that would be the most correct word to define it. It’s the type of perfume that doesn’t go with me… If I have to describe what it makes me feel besides that, it would be: a femme fatale perfume that you spray, it gives you a cough, and finally a headache that triggers terrible nausea 😅

For a reason, this perfume won an award in 2006, and besides, the Calvin Klein house is top-selling, it’s number one, after Eternity and CK One. Here we have a balsamic, herbal, woody aroma perceived from the opening. The star flowers are black orchid, lilacs, black violets with lots of cedar and amber. On my skin, I don’t feel vanilla or whipped cream as declared on this page. It’s an aroma where the black orchid shines with its own light along with the black violets and cedar. It’s a classic worth having and enjoying.

At first, that green pomegranate opening caught me off guard, but over time the flowers and amber blend into something beautiful. It’s not my everyday scent, but a great option for floral lovers.

It’s a violet with amber and whipped cream—very sophisticated and full of character. Not for everyone, but it pleasantly surprised me. I’d just cut the pomegranate or persimmon; they add a bitterness I don’t like.

It doesn’t work for me. I don’t get the sweetness everyone talks about, and to my nose, it smells super unisex.

Euphoria is that ‘power woman’ scent—potent and overwhelming. It’s an oriental woody perfume that could easily be unisex. It’s sensual, with fruity pomegranate notes contrasting against woods and amber, giving it a formal and bold character. For me, it’s totally different, distinctive, and unmistakable, with great projection. I’m not a Calvin Klein fan, but this is their best.

You have to smell it before buying. I heard a lot about it, tried decants, and so far it’s the perfume I’ve liked the least. It smells very strong, and the woods give it a masculine edge. That said, it has excellent sillage and longevity.