This is probably gonna sound strange (what else is new?), but I like to just hold this bottle of Calvin Klein’s new Beauty ($65 for a 1.7-oz. spray) in my hands while I go about my day. It’s oddly comforting, in a gigantic glass talisman or Magic 8 Ball sort of way.
Beauty’s a warm, spicy floral with notes of lily, jasmine, ambrette (a musky plant from India) and cedar. I think the lily gives it a crisp, invigorating edge that keeps the spicier cedar and musk from taking the scent straight to the boudoir.
It’s a scent I’d wear to work in an office — girly yet professional — and because it’s a full-fledged eau de parfum, it also lingers like a good fragrance should. Available now at Sephora stores and online.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Radhika says
October 7th, 2010 at 2:02 amNo it doesn’t sound strange at all 😀 😀
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Karen says
October 7th, 2010 at 8:12 amLOL, thanks Radhika!
gio says
October 7th, 2010 at 2:54 amThat sounds just like the kind of scent I love. And the bottle is pretty too.
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Karen says
October 7th, 2010 at 8:12 amI hope you give this a sniff, Gio!
mint says
October 7th, 2010 at 5:27 amI like the sound of all the scents besides ambrette. 😛 that’s a very cute bottle though.
Karen says
October 7th, 2010 at 8:10 amSuper cute!
Kajal Couture says
October 7th, 2010 at 5:40 amIt is a bit odd…but us makeup addicts are all a little strange…hehe
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Karen says
October 7th, 2010 at 8:09 amHa ha!
DiBonD says
October 7th, 2010 at 6:16 amSounds like something I’ll wear to college. Something that gives me ‘professional’ impression. Thanks, Karen!
Karen says
October 7th, 2010 at 8:07 amHi DiBonD,
Oh, this would be a perfect scent for college! 🙂
Nina says
October 7th, 2010 at 6:18 amthe bottle is so pretty! 🙂
Karen says
October 7th, 2010 at 8:06 amIt is. There’s something elegant about its simplicity.
Nina says
October 7th, 2010 at 8:29 amim sure it will look pretty in a dresser, maybe my dresser? 😀
Amee says
October 7th, 2010 at 8:12 amohhhh…. pretty…. i want… i want…. drool… hypnotized
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Tiffany H says
October 7th, 2010 at 9:22 amI’m obssessed with perfume, so I’m going to have to check this out.
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Kim says
October 7th, 2010 at 10:31 amGoodness, you make me laugh. Straight to the boudoir? No, I guess not…. darn hint of lily. 🙂
Calvin Klein always reminds me of a friend of mine who wore Escape. He was walking down the stairs and passed another guy friend who stopped in his tracks, whipped around and said “Man, what are you wearing? You smell like a little slice of heaven! Can I borrow some?”. Boys. 🙂
Jen says
October 7th, 2010 at 11:54 amPlease I need more info..what would you say this fragrance compares to? I have mostly stayed away from CK frags because of something in the “brew” thats a little sharp on me..what popular frag does this remind you of..thanks! I love reading your blog!
Jess says
October 7th, 2010 at 5:38 pm“girly yet professional”? Sounds like something I’d love! The bottle is pretty cute too 🙂
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Karen says
October 7th, 2010 at 9:04 pmSeriously, hold it in your hand! It feels really good. 🙂