Crave by Calvin Klein

Best Crave by Calvin Klein Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Crave by Calvin Klein is an aromatic fougère blending fresh, spicy, and woody elements. It opens with bergamot and basil, followed by a distinctive marine starfish accord and warm spices like pink pepper and nutmeg. The heart and base reveal vetiver, coriander, musk, oakmoss, tonka beans, birch tar, and sandalwood, creating a complex but approachable scent. Those interested in Crave should focus on its aromatic freshness combined with woody and spicy warmth.

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No. 89

No. 89 by Floris £100.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • geranium
  • neroli
  • nutmeg
  • oakmoss
  • sandalwood
  • vetiver
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • woody

No. 89 has been an icon among the Floris collection for over 60 years. First crafted in 1951, No. 89 takes its name from the number of their flagship shop on Jermyn Street.

Ian Fleming who was a customer of Floris mentions No. 89 in his James Bond universe.

No. 89 is a classic and timeless mix of fresh citruses, sparkly spices and aromatic herbs resting on sandalwood and oakmoss. There is an adventurous romantic twist in the formula though: a drop of rose.

No. 89 could be a fragrance for the quintessential English gentleman.

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Sakura

Sakura by Ormonde Jayne £195.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • cherry blossom
  • coriander
  • mandarin
  • pink pepper
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • spicy

Opening with sparkling notes of lime and mandarin tempered with pink pepper and a green accord, delicate cherry blossom with soft almond aromas enhanced with powdery violets and creamy vanilla. Elusive elegance, realising the power of subtlety, radiating an inner confidence - to be worn with an innate love of understated good taste.

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ExpLOud

ExpLOud by Laboratorio Olfattivo £120.00

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  • Key notes:
  • coriander
  • nutmeg
  • oud
  • patchouli
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Perfumer: Pierre Guéros

“ExpLOud marks the beginning of a new creative synergy: Laboratorio Olfattivo meets Pierre Guéros, perfumer at Symrise. This great traveller and connoisseur of Middle East immediately seduced us with his sensitivity, his human curiosity and his ability to establish an empathic contact with other cultures. Without hesitation, we entrusted him the mission of giving body to “our vision” of Oud. ExpLOud was born, as an aromatic explosion based on the most precious and luminous of Ouds, with floral notes to lift and twist the characteristic scent of this unique raw material which has already experienced numerous interpretations on the market”.

Roberto Drago

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Tonka Lavande

Tonka Lavande by Marie Jeanne £165.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • fougere
  • lavender
  • sage
  • tonka beans
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #normcore
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur

The Materie Premiere collection. 

A soft, bitter-sweet tonka and cooling lavender blend. Marie Jeanne’s beautiful vision of a 21st century fougere.

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Osmanthus

Osmanthus by Molinard £65.00

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  • Key notes:
  • apricot
  • bergamot
  • orris (iris root)
  • osmanthus
  • pink pepper
  • Tags:
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • fruity
  • woody

The Flower of the Rising Sun!

The blooms of osmanthus, also known as sweet olive, exude sweet, fruity, leathery notes. In its creation bearing the blossom’s name, Molinard presents a surprising twist, blending the intoxicating floral notes of jasmine and tuberose with an irresistibly velvety duet of iris powder and apricot.

A sensuously carnal creation brimming with insouciance and freedom!

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St. Paul's

St. Paul's by Exaltatum £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • bergamot
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • orange blossom
  • pink pepper
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • leather
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style. 

The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline. 

The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base. 

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Uomo

Uomo by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • fougere
  • green leaves
  • oakmoss
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • green
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

The brand’s vision of uomo/man. This is a fresh, elegant, masculine fragrance made with citrus, spices and aromatic woods, Calabrian bergamot and equatorial peppers, sweet-smelling resins and oakmoss. A true classic.

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002 Isola Neroli

002 Isola Neroli by Bon Parfumeur £55.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • lily-of-the-valley
  • musk
  • neroli
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • green

A contemporary orange blossom cologne.

Perfumer for 002: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni. 

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FIG PORN

FIG PORN by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • fig
  • lactonic nuance
  • musk
  • pear
  • peony
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • fruity
  • green
  • unconventional

A milky green fig oozing sweet musk.

PERFUMER
FLORIAN GALLO

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Ivorysky

Ivorysky by Perroy £70.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • sandalwood
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #aftergym
  • #beast
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • woody

Sometimes, where you are is where it’s at. Nothing to add, everything to savour. Inspired by suspended moments, Ivorysky finds its balance between the citrus freshness of bergamot, the woody nuances of vetiver, and the creamy softness of sandalwood. Delicate powdery notes bind everything together, creating a harmonious trail between freshness, warmth, and softness.

About Crave by Calvin Klein

What makes Crave by Calvin Klein different from these similar fragrances?
Crave is distinguished by its unique starfish accord and birch tar, which provide a marine and slightly smoky edge not commonly found in the listed alternatives. Its balance of aromatic freshness with warm spices and woody notes creates a distinctive fougère character.
Are these fragrances suitable for everyday wear like Crave?
Many of the fragrances here share Crave’s fresh and aromatic qualities, making them appropriate for everyday use. However, some have heavier or sweeter elements that may be better suited to evening or seasonal wear.
Which notes should I focus on if I like Crave’s aromatic fougère style?
Look for fragrances featuring bergamot, basil, coriander, vetiver, and woody notes like sandalwood and oakmoss. Spices such as pink pepper and nutmeg also contribute to the aromatic fougère character present in Crave.