Sheer Beauty
“Sheer Beauty by Calvin Klein is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a fruity, floral composition with a fresh undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Opening
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos 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. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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Designer Calvin Klein
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of a well-tailored suit — where crisp freshness meets subtle warmth, creating an air of effortless sophistication.
Fig. 01 — Sheer Beauty, Calvin Klein
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