SaffronOpens with
RoseHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Calvin Klein · Sold as masculine
Pure Gold Euphoria Men
The feeling of stepping into an upscale gentlemen's club — where warm spices and woody notes create a sophisticated, inviting atmosphere.
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Pure Gold Euphoria MenMid-range · $40–100
56%Similar accords, often for lessOudh 36 Nuit · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Calvin Klein and crafted by perfumers Carlos Benaïm, Jean-Marc Chaillan, and Loc Dong, Pure Gold Euphoria Men is a composition that balances the boldness of warm spices with the depth of woody notes. Saffron and cardamom open with an aromatic sparkle, while rose and vanilla add warmth and sweetness to the heart. The base notes of oud, sandalwood, and musk provide a rich, powdery finish that lingers on the skin.
For this fragrance, two sprays to the pulse points are sufficient. The saffron and cardamom in the top notes are bright but fleeting, so the rich base notes of oud and musk will take center stage after about an hour. Best worn during cooler weather when its warmth can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Pure Gold Euphoria Men, Calvin Klein
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Jean-Marc Chaillan and Loc Dong
Designer Calvin Klein
More from the house · founded 1968 · United States
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The originalPure Gold Euphoria MenCalvin Klein · Mid-range · $40–100Al Haramain Perfumes · 2016Oudh 36 NuitShares 6 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.34 (126)60%Match
RasasiMaisamShares 6 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 3.90 (48)
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Adds floral, white floral and earthy; shares rose and sandalwood and 1 more note.
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 14%.