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Calvin Klein · Sold as feminine
Truth
The quiet confidence of a well-tailored suit — where crisp fabrics meet subtle, enveloping scents that speak to a refined sense of style.
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TruthMid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessMilena · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2000, Truth by Calvin Klein is a composition crafted by Alberto Morillas, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, and Thierry Wasser. This Oriental Woody fragrance opens with the brightness of bergamot and lemon, balanced by the green freshness of bamboo and clover. The heart unfolds with floral notes like lily and peony, while the base settles into a warm embrace of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla. Truth captures the essence of minimalism and sophistication that has long defined Calvin Klein's style.
Truth develops its warmth over time, so apply it lightly at first. The floral and woody notes build gradually on the skin, making it ideal for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves with you.
Fig. 01 — Truth, Calvin Klein
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Co-created with Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and Thierry Wasser
The Truth line
4 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Calvin Klein
More from the house · founded 1968 · United States
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The originalTruthCalvin Klein · Mid-range · $40–100Ard Al Zaafaran · 2024MilenaShares 6 of its 13 notesunder $40★ 4.40 (62)45%Match
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 14%.