Pear BlossomOpens with
LilacHeart
MuskDries down to
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Calvin Klein · Sold as feminine
Sheer Beauty Essence
The quiet intimacy of a garden at mid-morning, where the sun filters through leaves and a gentle floral warmth fills the air.
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Sheer Beauty EssenceMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
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HeartThe Soul
The story behind the bottle.
Calvin Klein launched Sheer Beauty Essence in 2013 as part of their classic and minimalistic fragrance lineup, known for its understated elegance. The composition opens with pear blossom and white peach, offering a fresh and fruity start that is both inviting and delicate. As it evolves, the heart notes of lilac, Turkish rose, peony, and magnolia bring a lush floral bouquet that is neither overpowering nor too sweet. The base notes of musk, cedar, and vanilla provide a warm and comforting finish, making this fragrance feel like an embrace of nature's beauty.
Sheer Beauty Essence is best applied in light sprays — the fresh top notes are bright but fade within an hour. The musky base notes emerge after about two hours, so it’s ideal for daytime wear when you want something subtle yet comforting.
Fig. 01 — Sheer Beauty Essence, 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
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Designer Calvin Klein
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