CK be
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1996
Side by side
CK be vs. Five Step Waltz
Is CK be better than Five Step Waltz?
CK be wears longer on skin, while Five Step Waltz projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
LavenderJasmineVanillaAmber
aromaticpowderylavenderfresh spicyfloralsweet
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The essentials
What's different between CK be and Five Step Waltz?
| CK be | Five Step Waltz | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1996 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | René Morgenthaler | David Seth Moltz |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do CK be and Five Step Waltz smell?
CK be
Green
Aromatic
Powdery
Lavender
Fresh
Woody
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Five Step Waltz
Lavender
Vanilla
White Floral
Amber
Rose
Floral
Aromatic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do CK be and Five Step Waltz share?
Top
LavenderGreen NotesJuniperBergamotJuniper BerryMintJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange
Lavender
Heart
Green GrassJasmineWhite PeachFreesiaPeachMagnoliaOrchid
JasmineRose
Base
MuskSandalwoodCedarVanillaAmberOpoponaxMyrrh
VanillaAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, CK be or Five Step Waltz?
| CK be | Five Step Waltz | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about CK be and Five Step Waltz?
It sits in that rare middle ground between something you'd wear casually and something that actually smells good. Light enough to wear every day, warm enough to linger.CK be
Five Step Waltz leans vintage without feeling costume-y. The powder isn't grandma's vanity, it's candlelight and close-dancing, the romance of a time that took its time.Five Step Waltz
The hunt
Where to buy CK be and Five Step Waltz
| CK be | Five Step Waltz | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $14.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3.4 oz | $17.95fragranceshop | — |
| 6.7 oz | $50.94ecosmetics | — |
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