Sheer Beauty Essence
“Sheer Beauty Essence by Calvin Klein is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a floral, fresh composition with a rose undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
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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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intimacy of a garden at mid-morning, where the sun filters through leaves and a gentle floral warmth fills the air.
Fig. 01 — Sheer Beauty Essence, Calvin Klein
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