BelliniOpens with
PeonyHeart
MuskDries down to
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Calvin Klein · Sold as feminine
Sheer Beauty
The quiet confidence of a well-tailored suit — where crisp freshness meets subtle warmth, creating an air of effortless sophistication.
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Sheer BeautyMid-range · $40–100
58%Similar accords, often for lessMaahir · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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TopOpening
BaseFoundation
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When to Wear
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The story behind the bottle.
Sheer Beauty by Calvin Klein, launched in 2012, is a Floral Fruity fragrance that embodies the brand's signature minimalist elegance. The composition opens with bellini and bergamot, bringing a refreshing citrus-fresh vibe that immediately sets the tone. This freshness then gives way to red berries and peony, offering a delicate balance of sweetness and floral notes. As it settles into its base of musk, sandalwood, and vanille, Sheer Beauty maintains an understated warmth that is both comforting and sophisticated.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points and let the fragrance develop naturally. The top notes are bright but fleeting, so rely on the warm base notes to carry the scent throughout the day. This is a close-to-skin scent, best suited for daytime wear where its subtle warmth can shine without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Sheer Beauty, 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 Sophie Labbé
The Sheer Beauty line
2 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Calvin Klein
More from the house · founded 1968 · United States
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 19%, disliked or hated by 16%.