Liquid Gold Euphoria Men

I work at Macy's as a vendor for Coty Prestige and we just got this fragrance in and I absolutely love it. It's such a quality sandalwood combined with that dry saffron. The opening is a bit weird because the saffron and sandalwood come off as smokey in tandem. I think it's the most unique and "niche" out of the Calvin Klein range. I was told by other vendors and associates that not many people are liking it due to the strong woody opening. It is a bit above the mainstream to really appreciate, not to sound like a snob. The drydown is more dusty sandalwood and saffron and it's definitely more approachable and I hate this word but "cozy". I really hope that we keep this one in our lineup because I think other fragheads/people in the fragrance community will really enjoy it. The projection is strong at first but I think it becomes a skinscent after about 2 to 3 hours; longevity is pretty good too. I got at least 6 hours on my skin and that was on dry skin. The price is steep for this Eau De Parfum. It's in the high $90's to $100 range in one size with no gift sets as of right now. Some may say this fragrance is too simplistic and I can see that, but compared to other fragrances on the market today with every note but the kitchen sick, Demeter you should be making that one ;), it's nice to have a fragrance stripped back. This is probably the most niche quality fragrance Calvin Klein has produced. Perfect for all and winter. Update*: The price has gone down to $85, at least that's what the cash register rang it up as. Get it while you can.

Calvin Klein Liquid Gold Euphoria was allegedly released only outside the US in 2014 when it came out but luckily it has become available on BeautySpin recently ($72 for 100ml) so I was fortunate enough to grab a bottle. Its mainstay notes are vanilla, pepper, and balsam fir, but I get an element of sandalwood as well. The result is a very nice cold-weather-friendly composition that stands out from the rest of the Euphoria line. To that point, Liquid Gold is the best expression of Euphoria I've tried--the sweetness of the line, with the spiciness of Gold, peppiness of Intense, yielding a truly interesting gourmand creation. Warm, spicy, sweet, smooth--this could be a cold weather mainstay for many. Liquid Gold Euphoria also has the distinction (for me) of being the only EDP concentration Calvin Klein's men fragrance on the market that I'm aware of, though I could be neglectful here. Accordingly, performance is very strong in terms of both projection and especially longevity. And although I'm testing it in the day, this is definitely preferable for nighttime usage, and can dress up well for formal occasions. I almost find this worthy of being kept in the cooler, though it's not terribly expensive. Certainly a compelling blind buy and something you ought to check out if you like the sound of it---the consensus seems to be strongly in its favor. 8 out of 10

Outlet stores have become a regular outing for me lately as I've been finding super buys. This is one of them and what a pleasant surprise. I've had a modicum of success with CK overall, so I can't be too dramatic about it. Euphoria Gold, Reveal, Shock, Escape... Even Dark Obsession is pleasant enough. All pale in comparison to this baby right here. The opening is a jolt to the senses. Woody, spicy, sweet. STRONG. Nothing smells synthetic at all, superb quality. Being a fairly simple scent, Liquid Gold delivers on it's promises of a natural smelling mixture of it's parts. It stays a strong woody and spicy for quite awhile into the dry down. There is where it hits it's mark. A dry, almost powdery version of the beginning is left projecting for what seems like forever. Warm, sweet, so creamy. This bad boy is date signature ten fold but beware... If you spray this too many times (like I did) expecting a little more from your CK, your date may not be able to breathe. Longevity and sillage are beastly. I would say this is in my top five most intense fragrances. I would suspect it for an older crowd, probably above 30. Cold weather is probably going to be your best bet as well. For the price I see it going for online, I'd say well worth it. May not be for some so blind buying may not be appropriate but I'm sure glad I did.

This is a really great fragrance. It smells really good. It's warm spicy woody safranny/leathery. I do get some powderiness and fresh spicy on top of it and the opening is a bit balsamic to my nose but that settles down very fast. Overall, after amber gold I am truly surprised by this coming from CK. I did manage to get one of the 2015 bottles so not sure about reformulations later. If Chopard Oud Malaki and Euphoria amber gold had a baby that would be this. It's different from both but also share some DNA. If you have oud Malaki or Amber Gold and you like it, and you can find one of these at a reasonable price then I would highly recommend to give it a try. IMO, another fragrance from CK that was probably ahead of its time and if resurrected it would probably see a lot more success. Good lesson for me to not overlook fragrances because of the brand's reputation.

I never thought I would own another CK fragrance again and here I am writing a review. CK was popular among my peers and I growing up and after running threw all the originals and owning a few, I moved on. That was until I stumbled across liquid gold and blind bought it based on reviews here that it was niche. @FreshTones said it: woody, spicy, and sweet which I find blissful! To top it off, it's a powerhouse for longevity. Indoors, this will last easily 12 hours! I simply couldn't ask for more. Although I havent tried Euphoria Gold, this blows away the original and intense versions imo. Perfect for winter and fall. Warm climate buyers should be careful since it may be over powering in hot climates.

Let me just ditto everything invaderlark mentioned below. I am not a fan of Calvin Klein fragrance (too much department store baloney-cologney) but Liquid Gold Euphoria is a well-crafted fragrance that is unique, is elegant/refined/classy, performs well and just smells terrific. The problem with a designer offering a niche-like quality fragrance is that not everyone will appreciate it...so try before you buy. However, if you're looking for something a little outside of the mainstream, for a reasonable price, then give this one a shot.

This is a lovely perfume. Warm, spicy, woody and a bit sweet. I think there is much more than pepper, saffron and sandalwood. If anything pepper is not very distinctive, saffron is. There is a likeable sweetness and amber-like feel that is just phenomenal. The woody dry down is also awesome. On my skin it lasts at least 8 hours and has a decent sillage. The overall vibe is for sure oriental and masculine. The perfume is diverse though and can be - in my opinion - worn at almost any occasion and any season. Great value for money.

I blindly bought it and didn't expect to receive such a masterpiece from CK! It's absolutely fantastic and I'm happy to have it! The longevity and projection are excellent as well. The scent itself is rich, woody, slightly sweet and a bit smoky. It is definitely a cold weather scent. Don't waste your time to read reviews, go and grab it, it deserves 10 stars in my opinion! The best CK Men's fragrance I have ever smelled.

Very similar to Bvlgari Man in Black Essence. VERY saffron heavy. Dries down to a spicy, sweet, saffron scent. Not picking up much to any sandalwood at all. Very long lasting. Was a bit hesitant of it at first but, as it dried down, this scent came together quite nicely. Reminiscent in sweetness to Tom Ford's Black Orchid. Also reminiscent of Penhaligons Blazing Mr. Sam or Halfeti.

Buttery like butterscotch with peppermint. Nice and somwhat unique but only light-moderate sillage and low to medium longevity. Definitely more of a night cologne than a day/work one. Even though somewhat low in sillage and longevity, I would grade this a B because of the interesting combo of fragrances.

Very good eau de parfum. Minimal and heavy at the same time. Sweet creamy sandalwood with madicinal spicy opening. Synthetic woodsiness (ambroxan?) that is yet crowd pleaser. A very safe choice. Classy oriental vibe but yet playfull. Longevity is solid.

Wow my number one frag thank you ck for the exclusivel edition for the middle ed most brands dont give a damn for us so i did buy it for the fact its exclusivel but when i smell it wow pure luxury and the name says it all

I smell peppermint...like candy. This sounds bad but actually is it done very well. The first time around I didn't notice it as much. I don't get the ingredients listed, sandalwood especially.

Absolutely gorgeus! This parfume has a niche quality vibe. You feel yourself like a king. It was really unexpected: my first CK fragrance. Trust me when I say it's unique.

it is very similar to man in black by bvlgari. this is way too expensive for what it is. i wouldnt pay 85 bucks for this. get that bvlgari

The sandalwood in this is very recognizable. Wearing this inspires me to explore other sandalwood leading fragrances.

Second time around and liking it even more. A very unique smell, pleasant for a romantic eve...

مشابه آلى حدا ما عطر امواج انترلود Interlude Man Amouage for men ولكن امواج فواح اكثر وآقوى

This is way too underrated. I don't know why people don't talk about it.

Great, Rich and Deep. The longevity +12 Hours on the skin.

عطر جميل جداً ، ثبات وفوحان رائعان .

Woody and smoky, you're in the mountain lodge with the fire burning. You're warm & cosy & it's cold outside. You're enjoying the moment. The crackling of the fire ripples through the room and some of the smoke escapes. U get a deep awareness of the still and quiet place you're in. As u take it all in u notice the warm inviting smell. It is calming and soothing. U go back to your routine in the city and long to be taken back to the mountains. U take out your ck liquid gold and spray it on, that's it, all of a sudden you're there again, u feel the fire and experience the smell of you're beautiful mountain moment. Update This is a longevity and projection beast. First smell was strong but nice then I kept smelling my wrist and it was strong but I stopped this and appreciated as it lingers around me. If u love sandalwood then this is for u. This is the most beautiful sandalwood, nothing artificial smelling, this is an amazing fragrance if u can warm up to it. I'm not sure how it always comes across because it's so strong and unique, but I love it. Am enjoying it in the comfort of my home in Sydney Australia, we're at the end of winter. According to some people this scent fades quickly in warm climates which I will soon see as spring and summer roll in. Jettison could pick up coconut and cinnamon & I get that too. A real surprise from CK and my new signature scent :)) Update Ive had more time to reflect on this scent and im still very much in love with it, however this is a when your home scent. Perfect for cooler times. Keeps me warm. It's the deep, woody, smoky experience I love. Very comforting scent. home beacause i imagine smelling this on someone else and I really don't think I would like it. Just call me a home boy when I put this one on!

Smoky, woody, manly magnificence in a classy black and gold bottle. This beauty is first and foremost a very saffron-forward sandalwood fragrance. As such, it strikes me a bit on the "mature" side, and as such it's not going to be for everyone. Top notes include a very camphoric side of saffron, which could be both unexpected and off-putting, but give it time. It levels off soon enough. Once the saffron volatiles blow off, a warm and smoky side of saffron comes out, and puts it all into perspective. Without this, the sandalwood note (heavy on the javanol) would carry Liquid Gold into a dryness that would be both overly synthetic and too incomplete to fully enjoy. With it, LG morphs into something rounder and warmer, all without introducing more than just a little bit of sweetness. Pepper isn't prominent in any way, but it also compliments the effects of saffron in offsetting the powerful sandalwood base. Warning: This is not a crowd pleaser. It's something you wear for your own enjoyment, and for those who can appreciate a challengingly dry and dark saffron/woody combination. Personally, I dig it! Try layering this with the likes of Molinard Cher Wood or MBZ Club Black for "next level" depth...

It has taken a LONG time for this frag to grow on me. I think the bottle is just slow to macerate. It used to be a full on bandaid container smell and now it has smoothed down some. The saffron in this is vicious and quite overbearing on a fresh bottle. It isn't woody and it isn't fresh as the write up says. It is powdery spice is what it is. I find it a bit linear and smells pretty much the same from start to finish. Still is a bit medicine smelling, mercurial even. There seems to be a little bit of flower in it and old dusty leather. I think this is how a church would have smelt in the 17-1800's. Its not bad really, just different and dusty. This is a hard one to really nail down. I don't think anyone smelling it on you will be repelled, but you won't get compliments on it either. EDP Batch 6267, made in 2014. Purchased from FragranceX 2020

Horrible sillage. When I first put it on I was left wondering if I had a cold or something inhibiting my sense of smell. I bought mine "shipped and sold by Amazon" on cyber Monday for $40. As a blind buy, it's probably one of the most disappointing I've ever made. The scent is pleasant, but it's just impossible to smell it without putting my nose directly on my skin. If this had some projection, really anything more than the NOTHING it currently has, then this would be a great edp. But this continues the trend for me. I've never had good luck with CK branded scents.

A lovely soft & spicy wood scent. Euphoria Liquid Gold, like Euphoria Pure Gold, has no relation smell-wise to the originals Euphoria and Euphoria Intense. The smell is a soft woody scent (sandal) with a sharp, peppery spiciness (black pepper). I am not picking enough saffron to rate it second on the notes pyramid. An oriental/Arabic smell for cold weather. Both Euphoria Gold are a really good & interesting step from CK. They are trying, and delivering some good, somewhat exotic smells here, especially for the non-Arabic crowd. Like.

This is nice. My bottle has finally mellowed out and matured and NOW the fragrance is something I really enjoy. It lasts all day now and performs really very well. Before, the saffron was so sharp and dominating that it smelt like a box of bandaids..not anymore! Once this matures its really exquisite. I get more of the pepper and sandlewood and the saffron is laid back and gives it a soft and creamy feel. Man, this lasted me the full day. Had a kind of clean laundry smell and it somehow smells warm. Very nice office scent.

Initial impression short review- Very linear creamy sandlewood, made a bit dusty with saffron. Preformance seems good, decently persistent sillage. Very sweet. Not quite what I expected, thought it would be drier.

I smelled it at a perfume shop and I didn't like it. because it has a strong woody aroma. I think it would be good for special occasions. if you are like me into the soft citrus smells then this perfume is not for you...

Terrible terrible perfume, good scent, but awfull performance. I got the smell of whisky and is fine. No sillage, no longevity, nothing. Does not have any projection and i sprayed like a mf. An absolute 0, I mean, wtf? What ́s the point of buying something that doesn ́t project? Save your $.

This is a "dark" fragrance in the sense that its smell can be related to other fragrances that incorporate the words, "Black" "Noire" and "Night" in their titles. In other words, it has that particular sweetness that is related to men's fragrances often intended for date nights and night clubs. Liquid Gold is a sweet woody-spicy fragrance, a touch powdery--a combination of a robust, bold sandalwood accord paired with saffron. The black pepper in this doesn't smell like pepper but rather it gives the fragrance a fresh-spicy edge. And that's something that I think is important to clarify with Liquid Gold if you're to understand anything about it by reading a review; although this is a very powerful fragrance with intense projection and a far-reaching sillage, it doesn't feel particularly thick or heavy. It maintains a sort of powdery freshness that makes it comfortable to wear. So it's indeed strong, but it's not the kind of scent that will weigh you down and make you feel like you're dragging around a heavy cloud of scent as long as you keep the sprays to a reasonable amount. This is a quality scent; the sandalwood is solid--it actually smells like sandalwood, as opposed to many fragrances which claim to use it-- and its sweet saffron is aromatic and pleasant, with a smooth, polished feel. I could imagine if this were sold in Sephora possibly under a different brand and name it would do very well. Call it "Tom Ford Midnight Noir" and people would love it. Unfortunately, Calvin Klein has developed something of a bad reputation among fragrance enthusiasts, so I think a lot of people have overlooked this one. But I think CK's been on the rise. Many of their recent releases--Reveal Men, Euphoria Gold, CK2, and CK Shock--are actually pretty good, and show signs of improvement in their department. You can add Liquid Gold Euphoria to this list as well. Considering it's now available in the US for under $60 it's definitely worth sampling and I'd even recommend it as a blind buy with some words of caution: Liquid Gold is INTENSE, and it has a sweetness that some find a bit feminine. Personally, I don't think it smells too feminine--at least not in the sense of florals and white musk--which are usually the notes that do it for me. Liquid Gold doesn't have those. Also, you probably won't be using this as a daily-wear style of fragrance. Due to its projection and sweet, woody-spicy character it feels best suited for nights out and colder ones at that. Overall, Liquid Gold Euphoria has excellent performance--big projection and 12+ hours of longevity--and avoids any harsh, synthetically chemical accords or the flat and sort of feeble structure some CK compositions of the past have exhibited. It will project an alluring sillage that seems designed to appeal to a mainstream audience as it's pleasant and devoid of any "weird" or awkward notes. Thumbs up. To help figure out if you'd like it, think Dior Homme Parfum, Tom Ford Noir Extreme, La Nuit De L'Homme, Bulgari Man Black, Valentino Uomo and CH Men. While Liquid Gold smells different than these, it fits within this genre of dark, woody-sweet men's date fragrances.

Liquid Gold is not for the fainthearted. Neither it is for people who likes run of the mill types. Probably, it is not so good for dusty humid climate. It is for the winter, for people who can come close together, bodies hugging each other. Your girlfriend had to come close enough to feeeeeeeeeeeeeel the scent! The first note it comes to mind is metal and then the next thing it hits you is sour, not the sourness of citrus or lemony or orange. Just sour. in two words, my review is "Sour Metal". Probably it mimics armpit sweat minus the cumin. I don't know why people mentions armpits as cumin flavour!! Eludes me, most armpit sweat small differently. It may go well on a rockstar, sweaty and energetic while the stage is fire lit! It's good for people riding on a Harley, chains dragging on from the black jeans, tattoos over arms, Gothic! That's it! This is a Gothic scent! The koel lined mascaric girlfriend with all leather black trousers and a sleeveless top to go with it. Smudged so to say. The smudginess is in the perfume, nothing straight. It's made to feel careless. And yes, it reminds of sex, sweaty sex on a empty highway, the sun soaking your naked torsos. But the longevity is not hat great, unless you spray it on your armpits. The sillage is minimal. So no statement either. But its different and unusual. Gothic Sour Metal! The bottom line cannot be better than that. Thank You.

Two sprays to the chest, hardly any scent. It takes a while to get going but it does get a lot stronger. I agree with the minty quality, sort of attached to an obvious saffron. The mintiness eventually dissipates considerably but the saffron lasts a very long time. I don't get a "real" sandalwood here, but more of a smoky, aroma chemical woodiness, possibly a combination of several chemicals, though it doesn't seem to be overloaded with iso e super, thankfully. For me the major problems are: 1. I'm not a huge saffron fan, 2. I think at times it would nauseate me due to the "chemical" nature, and 3. it's not complex, so nuances are not likely to reveal themselves with subsequent wearings (or perhaps I'm especially sensitive to at least some of the aroma chemicals used, and so they really dominant the experience). I'll also mention that the first Cadillac fragrance marketed to men was not all that different, so if you can find that one inexpensively it might be good enough for you. There is no real connection between this scent and the first Gold Euphoria for Men, and I prefer that one due to the clear honey note, the complexity, and the lack of obvious aroma chemicals, but Liquid Gold is certainly an interesting fragrance that is not some sort of generic/mass market cash grab, IMO.

I'm quite fond of the Euphoria Men line. Every release that came before this one has ranged from decent to delicious. When I heard that this fragrance had only three notes (black pepper, saffron and sandalwood) I was skeptical yet intrigued. After I sprayed this on though, I was mortified. This smells like vomit; I'm not exaggerating. The mix of saffron and sandalwood is potent and harsh, and reminds me of vomit. My nose became accustomed to the scent after a while, but I never got to the point where I found this to be pleasing. It goes without saying, but this is definitely not a blind buy. Even if you're someone that likes Liquid Gold, the truth is that it's unbelievably divisive, and I can't imagine a scenario where you could wear this in public and not turn off half the room. I appreciate the simplicity of Liquid Gold, and give Calvin Klein credit for taking a risk and releasing something this bold and different, but at the end of the day I just find this fragrance nauseating and can't recommend it in the slightest.

Imagine my surprise, while at Macy's today...and there this was !!! I asked the SA..."When did you get this in stock" !!??....She said last week. I tested it asap, and it was love at first sniff !!! One size, $85.00. But, I am going to wait this one out to see if on-line the prices will come down....lol.....This scent is reviewd as spicy..heavy....powerhouse...I guess that could mean for the middle-east version....???.....I find it has a certain spiciness...and freshness too..somehow. I wonder if it went thru a re-formulation for the introduction to the USA....???.... Still, I really like the scent alot! The note you see listed above, to my nose, is exactly what you get. I am still upset about the discontinuation of the first Euphoria Gold....one of my Top 5's. I guess that happened to make "room" for this version on the shelves. As usual, the longevity is lacking...damn !! But I honestly will have to do a "full" wearing to investigate that part.

I got this blind on auction site for steal. I was dreaming of the sandalwood note of Trend or Rush, what I get is a saffron bomb that mellows to a creamy spiced sandalwood that was unfamiliar to me. That is not a bad thing. It smells unlike any typical western scent from Sephora in my opinion, it's what I imagine the youth of the UAE smelling like. I find it young, it's a masculine scent. I get a heady floral spicey sandalwood that projects and gets noticed with positive results. Definitely will be much better in the fall and winter, in the heat of Texas summer is deteriorates a bit to the sweet side but not syrupy. I'm glad I got this because it seems like it will disappear into obscurity...

Okay let me put this review: For those who live in South East Asia, this perfume is not suitable to be use in warm day light. Its just vaporized in few minute. However, this perfume works fine if you use it in cold environment like office, rainy night or if you attend a special function in dinner where there is air conditioning in the dining room. For the aroma, i totally love it. I got compliment for this because of the sweet taste. longevity, is good and last for a day. Sillage is not that great but for those who desire intimacy like hugs and kisses, this is for you.

Before I got all these niche frags I own I really loved this men’s Euphoria line..I Bought 2 testers of this fragrance Because not only did I love it then Lots seemed to as well! My girlfriend back in the day moved away and I’d send her my shirt with this on it. This not only has sentimental value, But is also expensive now & it’s because it’s good! When I spray this now I’m reminded it’s rich and projects like a beast...Too much if easily oversprayed I swere someone who didn’t know would think this wasn’t a designer fragrance!

Just received my bottle today. The bottle, alone, is worth mentioning, imo. It is black glass, and heavy...beautifully masculine. The first spray stirs up the sandalwood...very rich, not sweet at all. Then, comes the black pepoer, to jazz it up just a bit. Saffron is subtle, but important. Delicious scent...perfectly balanced in its non-overbearing quality, it is maddingly elusive. One could wear this in a social setting, and be fine. Glad I blind-bought it, based on reviews here...so thanks, ya'll! This scent is Divine.

This is outstanding! Fans of a few classic Gucci offerings (Gucci PH, Rush, and Envy) will really appreciate this one. Noticed someone below mention that they dont get the sandalwood, but to my nose, that's the lead player here. Full-on sandalwood. Woody, smoky, with a few dry spices. Pops off my skin in the winter months. It's not listed, but I wouldnt be surprised at all if the note breakdown mentioned incense. How CK ever got from the original Euphoria, to this, is beyond my comprehension.

This fragrance is rich, sophisticated, luxurious but a bit too sweet. I get more sweetness them smoke and there is indeed a sour aspect to it once it settles down which gives it a nice touch. Quality and performance are outstanding and if the sweetness would be just a bit less, then I could praise it even more. I any way its a great release from CK which will reach for often at special occasions or even workdays when I want to feel and radiate a vide of sophistication.

با سلام و احترام عطري گرم و پرقدرت براي كساني كه از روايح قوي و همانند بلك اركيد تام فورد لذت مي برند رايحه اي چوبي با تلفيقي از بوي زعفران و فلفل سياه كاري گرم و تند و پر قدرت را از لحاظ رايحه بوجود آورده است سنگين و رسمي براي مهماني ها و جلسات كاري ناگفته نماند كه بسيار به ادكلن جووي پرايويت ليبل شبيه است و در استارت اوليه مي توان قدرت و رايحه آن عطر را در اين كار برند سي كي مشاهده نمود اما با قيمتي در حدود نصف قيمت عطر جووي با تقديم احترام گالري عطر مهرداد

Upon first sniff, I'm in love. This is a perfect balance of sweetness, woodiness, and spice. It's a super sensual scent! I will post my official rating after I give it a proper wearing. Fingers crossed! Update: Wonderful scent...short lived on me. 7/10

Absolutely hated it, asked the SA to smell it after she offered it to me and she couldn't hide her disgust either. Other than CK shock, I don't really care for much from Calvin Klein in the last 10 years as far as fragrances go.

I have this as a dupe as the female version is completely extinct. I have to say I love this. It's warm and sensual. I don't care much about femme and masc. I just really enjoy the warm sweet sandalwood.

Well, I guess I need to have my wife call her cousin in dubai to get me a bottle and ship it here to the US lol. I just hope it lasts as long as intense euphoria, and not as short as dark obsession. ;)

Very nice scent. , will always have it in my rotation ...... last long on body and clothes ..... love the spicy black pepper opening with the safron that maintains all thru till the dry down...

This actually sounds nice.. I would like to smell this.. Pepper, saffron, and sandalwood.. Nice notes! Will it be available in the USA or only in Dubai where all the good stuff is released?

Opening smells like icy hot to me. Once it dries down the saffron comes through and it really starts to move well. Close scent bubble and relatively close to the skin

Keep it short. It is The One Dolce and Gabbana Intense version that all the fans were waiting for except that CK decided to make it real.