Crave

I remember this cologne's release and pictures of Travis Fimmel(yum!) plastered in 3 of Macy's windows with the tweaked male symbol everywhere, and still it was not enough to lure me away from AdG at the time. The ad slogan"Get it on..." I thought was genius due to the double entendre. I received this as a sample last year and when I smelled it wished I had 'got it on' all those years ago... This scent has one of the most unusual scents I have ever smelled and I'm seeing now that it is starfish(!)and bergamot. The bitter greeness I get but the other note in the opening is spicy-aquatic-sweet and I find it oh, so sexy! The herbal heart of basil, corriander and pimento is sharp, spicy and smooth. This scent is full of youthful exuberance but does not limit the age range that can wear it due to it's clean and modern construction that is manly and fresh simultaneously. The drydown is a little more 'mature' than the 'fresh' opening or the 'spicy' heart.(Almost like the answer to the sphinx's riddle:MAN who crawls on all fours as a youngster, walks on two legs as a man and leans on a cane as he gets older)As it dries it becomes warmer, woodier and more earthy with just the right amount of musk to sweeten it but not 'stink'. The birch-moss-vetiver combo is especially smooth, aromatic and clean. Nutmeg and tonka add warmth and elegance to the sandal's grace. Sillage: great Longevity: good Overall: 4.5/5 Despite the basenotes, it never gets too oriental or staid, but remains young at heart. This is a very sexy scent that is pleasing to everyone who smells it and I am glad I found it in the large 2.5 oz EDT for under 20.00! When I am bored with other scents I reach for this and am always pleased. The packaging on this is unique and also artsy and very 'mod', I find it quite a treasure...

Every time I wear CK Crave I fall in love with it all over again. It was truly a very unique and beautiful creation and one of the best that this company had released in many years. Team Calvin Klein made a huge mistake in the marketing of this fragrance ... as if it were a common, sporty scent for the 25 and under crowd. They even released it in a cheap, sporty plastic bottle so you could toss it in a gym bag. What a careless, clueless blunder. They finally had a small masterpiece on their hands and didn't even know it. What they actually released was a stunning fragrance that smelled like nothing else on the market at that time. Being that this came out in 2002, I firmly believe this fragrance inspired the very popular Bvlgari Aqva and all it's flankers. (They didn't get released until 2004 and beyond.) It's not as seaweed heavy as any of those, thank goodness, but rather way more appealing and sexy. It's mind boggling to see the reviews calling this a "generic freshie." I suppose the plastic bottle and silly advertisement provoked their misguided judgement. It's fresh alright, and it may even be a little sporty, but this particular blend has enough depth and character to raise it way above the sporty/fresh genre. It actually creates an intriguing and enticing scent bubble for all ages, one that's in a league of its own. The compliment factor for this scent is staggering. Every single time I have worn it I receive multiple compliments, where ever I go. It definitely projects for hours and has great longevity. I suppose the biggest mistake the Klein company made was discontinuing this beauty. A huge mistake indeed. Scent - 10 Sillage - 6 Longevity - 7

Let's talk starfish. Growing up in a Florida tourist town, the souvenir shops would have giant crates of seashells, sponges, and other dead, dried-up marine life, including starfish. All kinds of species, too - not just the kind native to the waters of Florida, but from other faraway countries, where such practices as harvesting starfish would not be illegal back in the 90s. As I would hold them up to the sunlight and observe them, I would give the underside a little sniff and immediately be reminded of how the tidal areas of the coast smell at low tide. Briny is the word, it is almost a taste you can detect in the salty air. However, there was an animalistic quality here, something that had me smelling it again. I brought one home and would smell it occasionally, jolted by the refreshing marine rot. I am being serious here, real Florida boy. I ordered a sample as I am skeptical of early 2000s scents. The starfish note, the birch, the pepper, and basil - this is beautifully mixed. Such a calming, natural vibe. I can not bring myself to splurge on the full bottle as they are fetching well over $100. The original bottle came in a plastic sunglasses-looking case, which held the bottle of a similar shape in place. The sprayer is on the side of the bottle and when pushed, actually pulls the juice reservoir up into the spray nozzle to dispense. You really have to look it up, totally straight outta the early 2000s, worthy of all the collector's hype.

This was the first cologne that I got as a gift from my mother- my first fragrance of my own, ever. I believe I must have been a freshman or sophomore in high school. I had been wanting "cologne" for a while, and this had just come out within the past year or two, so it was popular. My mom was always on top of the good frags back then (my next one she got was Claiborne's Realities- hard to find now too, amazing scent as well). She got me this and it sparked my interest in fragrance because I loved to wear it, and I loved smelling good. The girls I crushed on would compliment me sometimes and it made me feel good. I remember just enjoying smelling Crave on me, and enjoying the fact that I knew that I smelled good. The bottle was weird, but it was actually super easy to carry it around without worrying about glass breaking or leakage, cuz there's no cap and the bottle is all plastic, encased in plastic. Super unique bottle. I remember this being fresh, and smelling very clean and nice. It smelled like a typical "cologne" kinda smell, something for everyday wear that's masculine and fresh but not cloying. Tbh, I don't remember how it smells much at all, but I know I loved it. See other reviews for notes/smell breakdown. Sad to see it's not around and its pretty expensive if you can find it. Would love to revisit the scent that started my journey. Just wanted to share how even hearing the name of a fragrance can take you down memory lane!

Hello Fragrance Fam! On todays Web blog of "finding the Vintage batch" We're covering Crave by Calvin Klein. This is a soapy scent, similar in scent profile to Perry Ellis America for men (the clear bottle), JOOP Nightflight, or to a lesser extent Acqua Di Gio for men EDT. Overall it has a clean aromatic scent profile, with a sharp and salty calone sort of smell that was popular in the early 2000's. The good news is this fragrance never underwent any reformulation! Coty/Prestige produced this fragrance for Calvin Klein from 2002-2005 approximately and because of it being discontinued so quickly is why it fetches such a high price tag in todays market! It has a rare "starfish" accord included. That may have been why it was discontinued so quickly! Don't worry though, this doesn't smell like any kind of fish, Calvin Klein is notorious for putting oddly titled notes in their perfumes. CK2 released in 2016 has the note of "pebbles" as an example. I would recommend Crave if you enjoy fresh, soapy, salty fragrances. Hope this helps & enjoy the journey! * USA, visit our web store VintageDecants If you would like to sample this fragrance in it's vintage formulation, along with hundreds of other discontinued and rare fragrances to choose from.

Ok... So, I spritzed this on in the morning... a good generous 5 shots and enjoyed the initial notes but didn't see them as particularly interesting or unique. Nice start... As my day progressed, I occasionally sniffed inside my shirt to see how things were changing and was rather disappointed at a limited heart and a wussy base. I didn't smell basil at all, and the coriander is a tad raw... as for the base, the oakmoss component also seems weakly artificial and the vetiver (which I love) was disappointingly short lived. Most fragrances perish on my skin after 6-7 hours except the really heavy hitters, but all I'm left with here is a touch of tonka and light musk. I won't go into the starfish madness... I didn't read the description before I sat down to write my review and I think the idea of "starfish" as a note is rather absurd. There is a wee bite of salty ozone in the initial essence, but come on... Oy... this one goes back into the "give it away" to someone who will actually wear it more often. Pleasant... inoffensive... rather boring...

I wish they would bring this back. This is a super crisp, masculine citrus scent. It came in a really unique plastic bottle with a button on the side to spray it. It’s very fresh, youthful, very very sporty, and REALLY good. The first CK frag I ever bought, wore it all the time in high school. I’ve never met anyone else who wore it. It reminds me almost of a modernized “Tommy Hilfiger-esque” scent, very detectable citrus notes, energizing and uplifting, probably the ultimate gym-bag scent. This is not a luxury fragrance in any way, it’s not bold and spicy, just super sporty and pleasant. I wish CK would release something like this again, a really fresh citrus sport scent for men. It’s in my top 3 favorite CK scents along with CK All and Eternity. You might even say it’s kind of a combination of those two, not specifically any notes, but the overall character of the scent: the citrus of CK All, and the crisp masculinity of Eternity. I may order a bottle from scentmatchers.com, which specializes in matching discontinued scents. 8.0/10

Call this my personal vignette with a fragrance I'll always love. First off, received as a gift, the best way to get such a playful, amusing scent. Then the seemingly silly but actually quite practical bottle; all plastic, encased in a case like Lady Gaga in her egg, it's ideal for taking traveling. Even in the checked luggage, no worries of breakage, and you can spray it with or without fully removing the bottle. This is great because it's also the perfect background scent for a holiday or vacation: summery, sunny and fresh. However, it has a depth. Of all my vetivers, this is the youngest and sauciest take on that classic note. Not like my favorite classy Chanels pour homme or other CKs. It was smart to mix the classic base with a joyous top. Not frivolous at all, but releasing. I find both sillage and longevity to be moderate to strong, at least strong enough for me (who doesn't like to float in a cloud of scent). Definitely a backup fragrance on days when I need a boost.

This is a fantastic fresh, clean fragrance that no one can say "oh it kinda reminds me of..." something else. Original and very pleasing. When it was first launched it was the most asked about frag. "What are you wearing?" was a daily occurrence and compliments rained in from everyone. It took a year or so before nearly every guy I passed was wearing it and it's popularity diminished because it wasn't 'cool' anymore directly because of this. If Chanel brought this out today at $150 a bottle it would be considered a have-to-have-it frag by the pretentious who only knock it now because it's cheap (and everyone has it or had it their collection)but also by those who know this juice still blows passersby away.

This was my very first cologne I bought on my own for my 15th birthday in 2003, a year after it was released. The opening was incredibly original. I smelled nothing like it, and neither did the girls after I sprayed some on after gym class. It drove them nuts. Not a big fan of the drydown, but do appreciate the opening scent and the memories it brings. I bought a bottle recently for that purpose. Speaking of which, the packaging is stylish for its time and convenient. Still holds up to this day as I can take it on the go without worrying about breaking it. Proud to have this in my collection, it's a nice gem from CK. Underrated. Wearing it and leaving people wondering is a nice little secret to have.

Used to love Crave. Got a big push when it was first released but the popularity was surely impacted by Calvin Klein's bemusing use of some of the tackiest packing you'll ever see in designer fragrance. It had a unique smell to me, fruity yet something kept it very masculine - maybe the pimento or birch or oakmoss.......a very appealing option for younger guys. The starfish note is somewhat baffling as well. There can't be many people alive that could instantly recall what a starfish smells like yet I guess that dubious note listing is part of the charm of Crave. If they brought it back ever - a decent bottle design might be the key to this selling more

I recieved some kind of sample or something of this I thought it was lotion so I applied it heavy but it was sparkly on my arms I had to rub it in for a long time but anyways still don't know what it is but it smells spectacular in my opinion it lasted all day at work and I'm sitting here and every now and then I still get a wiff of it and I keep sniffing myself to find out where its coming from but can't find it but I applied that at 5 30 am and its now 10 pm so yea I will be buying a bottle I hope the spray on last half as long as this i even sprayed a different cologne on after I got home and I can smell this one over it so yea love it...

Something about Crave drives me nuts - in a good way. It opens with the bergamot, nothing unusual about that. Maybe it's the Basil and Coreander that follows, maybe the starfish note that gives a bit of a salty direction, or maybe it's the birch wood. I can't really tell what makes this so special to me. It doesn't really compare to B United and Jaguar Classic Motion - they're both good but miss that special something of Crave that I can't define. Whatever it is, to me Crave is unique and the most interesting fragrance Calvin Klein ever made. I wish they'd bring it back.

This is the most unique scent ive ever had the pleasure of trying. I was given an almost empty bottle at the end of 2015, just to tease me i suppose. It is a fragrance for the younger crowd, and my girlfriend liked to wear it. Its too bad it has been discontinued, this is my favorite after owning many fragrances, mostly for nostalgic reasons. If anyone has one to sell I would greatly appreciate!

I used to bathe in this stuff in 2002. I was a chef at at beach resort so the location that summer was perfect for this fragrance. Who cares about performance (I don’t), like I stated before, bathe in it, lol. It’s one of the best fresh, citrusy fragrances and had it not been discontinued, it would be rocking today’s world.

CK Crave was so extraordinary, I used to buy a total of 3 bottles during my university years. The strong citrus scent would turn heads. Youthful, vibrant & eccentric, it doesn't matter if people say that it's synthetic. So, so sad that the current generation could no longer bask in the glory of this potent juice.

I love this perfume so much, IS STRANGE, i use it every month, because it have a smell that make's you remember the last place you went with it.very juvenile. like me :) Longevity: 10 hours Overall: 5/5 P.D CHOICE. are right. every one should have one of this at least once in live. <3

Another discovery.Just bought today.A truly amazing men's fragrance.It has such a wide variety of angles & components.My new favourite.As with Tommy by Hilfiger,this is very good for spring or summer.Its qualities are great & varied.Yes,I think it's CK's best yet.

is my second review. is the best summer scent. begins very spicy and citrus, then settles on notes of basil,sea and oakmoss. and betulla .poi I can smell the sweetness and aroma of the bean tonka.good longevity and sillage.

Para mi, la fragancia ideal para verano. No muy cara, original y buen aroma, perdurabilidad que aumenta según el calor del ambiente y poco utilizada/conocida. Todo el mundo debería tenerla al menos 1 vez en su vida.

Tip, if you still crave this, try looking into Manderine Basilic from Guerlain. It really reminded me of this sublime summer scent. It might be slightly more feminine but still unisex enough to splash on as a guy.

Legend frag. I always thought this was the perfect fragrance for a young man. Love it, love the opening. Fresh as it gets. Summer dream. But I also remember that it didn’t please me in regards to staying power.

I bought this for my hubby, but sometimes i like wearing it. For me it, it has similar scent with hugo XY....the one I'm wearing at the moment. So fresh and sporty. makes me feel confident.

Another great scent from Calvin Klein. Fresh sporty smell...sexy and seems to stay on for the whole day when my boyfriend wears it. I really like this one.

Yes,this is Kouros plus Antaeus to the power of 10.The longevity & intensity are absolutely excellent.So fresh & invigorating.So masculine.

This fragrance has the sweetness of YSL's finest creations combined with the aromatic qualities of Chanel's best brands,such as Antaeus.

Got mine at 15 or 16 years old (~2012). The most complemented fragence I’ve had. So sad that it’s no longer available. Sweet and spicy.

This is my favourite fragrance of all time, I really wish they'd bring it back. Fresh and sporty. I always got compliments on it.

I didn't have this, my man did and my god did it turn me on. As s girl, i'm really sad that they discontinued this.

Is it only me or this somehow smells like Millesime Imperial? You know, that watery sweet smell...

Mad bottle lovely fresh and citrus scent OK for everyday use. Not a very strong performance.

The best fresh parfum of all time. Everytime that i wear This i understand How is fantastic.

i don't like fresh scent.but for this i make an exception.the best fresh!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Best for summer ...It is unlike any other perfume whatsoever... love it ❤️❤️

I absolutely love this fragrance.It is on a par with Insense Ultramarine.

I really like this very much. Attractive. Highly recommended!

Smells different and good,longevity average.

Love this one.. Hard to find in Australia

Fresh and clean smelling. Like this one

A pleasant marine aquatic, Crave is different from most on the market but not so different or prohibitively expensive to be difficult to wear. In the salty, citrus, semi woody category that leans toward Tom Ford Costa Azzurra or Creed Erolfa, but does not really mimic either of those luxury fragrances. Crave is slightly more citrus than either of those. While it may be polarizing due to uniquely being at the intersection of the "out at sea" and "beachy" subcategories of aquatics, its relative uniqueness in this sense makes Crave all the more intriguing, and it occupies its own space between the citrus and coconut beach fragrances and the salty, woody marine fragrances. For a summer EDT, Crave's projection and longevity are both strong, especially its opening. It becomes a skin scent within a couple of hours but does last beyond the 6 hour mark. There is some inconsistency in the listing of one of the top notes, as I've seen either "starfruit" or "starfish" but never both. I'd assume the fruit and not the animal, but I'm not sure I'd know how to detect either. Same goes for the lichen, as I'd expect animal products to be avoided, though this fragrance is now 13 years old. As another side note, the spray bottle is slightly cumbersome (I find this to be the case with the off-center sprayer of Nautica Classic / Blue, as well), but that's separate from the scent itself. In conclusion, this is worth a try if you're in the market for a warm weather fragrance. 7 out of 10

I just tested a sample I got with an order last summer. I applied lots all over one arm and wrist so I could get a good, long whiff. I like it. It is certainly fresh and spicy, with pepper sprinkled all over the opening and heart. There is light Bergamot, but the citrus is not overdone. To me, the pepper helps to hide that 'sea-shore' smell in the background that most Aquatic's have. I'm testing it in the winter, the air is cool and dry inside, and the scent carries good sillage for an aquatic. After a very enjoyable beginning, it starts to become an 'ordinary' designer scent, which is not a bad thing. After almost an hour the base is what's left, although the pepper stays around in the background. The dry down is a Spicy-Woody Musk. Very clean. Longevity is on the short side. I like it, would like to own it, and would recommend it. It doesn't move me to the point where I have to run out and buy it right away. Just expect to get a nice everyday scent in CK Crave, very nice.

VERY spicy. You have to look closely to identify a few notes. The Pimento (Red Pepper?) is the most prominent note on my skin. Although it feels synthetyc, it gives me the same feeling that real pepper does. I can also smell the vetyver and the bergamot. The bergamot keeps it citrus and slightly sweet. The vetyver keeps it fresh and masculine. I get little nutmeg along with the pepper, but no marine notes at all. Even being a little 'bland', is not a bad fragrance. I particularly don't give it high notes (i bought it and gave it away, cause is nothing special) but i know that is not a bad fragrance, just not my taste. Best suitable for spring and summer, day or nights. Very young, i could see the model in the ad wearing this. A ripped guy trying to look sexier than he actually is. Maybe that is the problem with this fragrance. It tries too much. For its cheap price, could be a blind buy for a summer cologne.

I think this is good for a younger man, quite a light, sweet/spicy fragrance. It doesn't last overly long. I think it would be good for summer. I see it is classified as an aromatic fougere - I would never have thought it to be so. It's weird, but I once had dried starfish hanging in my classroom (I am a teacher) and they started to smell unpleasant, so I sprayed them with a cheap knock-off fragrance I had (I think it was called Ivanof Waterman - a Cool water copy, I think). Anyway the unpleasant smell was taken away, but there was still an aquatic element detectable. I remember the smell of the starfish after I sprayed them and it is very much like what Crave smells like. Now that probably makes it sound more unpleasant than it really is. It is not a bad fragrance. The bottle is pretty cool, my class think it looks like a sarcophagus (we're studying Ancient Egypt at the moment).

At the beginning I really could smell something like a mixture of sea water with this 'fishy' aroma and a hint of bergamot. I suppose that the fishy thing comes from the unfortunate starfish but I find it quite interesting that there is something quite oceanic about the opening with more emphasis on water than fish. Anyway, that passes really quickly and then it becomes quite sweet. Almost on the feminie side. No birch, vetiver or oakmoss for me, what is a shame because it would be more interesting that way. Quite nice, but personally I won't remember it because of any particularly pleasant smell. I'll remember it only because of my awareness that it is supposed to contain a 'starfish' note, what makes it a bit of a curiosity in the perfume industry.

I'll be honest. It's only a 15 mL gift bottle and there's only 5 mL left. For those of you who own many CK products, this one has the noticeable CK core, yet better longevity and sillage. Never my favourite when I was younger, but I'm an active guy and it's very fresh, so you can't go wrong there. Imagine: It's the early summertime and you're out on a trail run. As you negotiate a particularly difficult turn, there's a pretentious highschool kid on the other side that you nearly run over. Just as you brush past him, you get a hint of his cologne. He's wearing the same thing you are. He's wearing Crave. Think: Citrus, Energetic, Simple, Lively, Youthful Overall: 6/10 - Not for the older gentleman

I do think this has star fruit too , what I mostly get from this scent is a fruity, citrusy and slightly salty scent. Very nice , balanced and slightly tropical. I do also get that pimento note which is also found in Gucci’s made to measure. Very Calvin Klein composition, light , unisex , fresh and inoffensive. It’s a very cool fragrance and the bottle is one of my favourites but I really wouldn’t pay 150+ for a bottle which seems to be the asking rate nowadays, unless you are extremely nostalgic for it !

After few years I still love it for summer not only for a day use... It's fresh spicy and citrus at the beginning but the base is very manly so it is not only for boys. I'd rather say that women up to 35 y/o will say it's very sexy, but above 35 says it's nice but for sure you won't seduce them with this fragrance. Fragrance: 8,5/10 Longevity: 8/10 really good base Bottle: 5/10 modern but plastic. It's the main "boy" reason I think

This is a really excellent citrus fragrance. It's really enjoyable and something that will get you compliments for sure, simply because, it's nice and fresh, from beginning to end. If you can find and get it for a good price, go for it, if not, don't go crazy for it. It's nice to have but nothing to go broke for.

An opening of grapefruit and ripened and sugary sweetness opens this up and after the dry down your left with an almost sticky, sappy sugary combination. It does mellow out and give just a hint of woodsy Accord but nothing memorable. Not a bad fragrance at all, but not one I reach for terribly often.

I purchased years ago, I'd forgotten until I saw in here. I smelled it on a sexy 20 something male and it was Delish. I got it for myself as I did try his, but the marine or aquatic isn't for me, shame. I agree with the positive comments, they describe what I think for the most part