Reveal
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Reveal vs. Black Orchid
Is Reveal better than Black Orchid?
Black Orchid rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodMuskVetiver
woodyamberpowderywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Reveal and Black Orchid?
| Reveal | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Marc Chaillan, Bruno Jovanovic | David Apel, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Reveal and Black Orchid smell?
Reveal
Woody
Amber
Powdery
Musky
Salty
Fresh Spicy
Marine
Iris
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Reveal and Black Orchid share?
Top
SaltBlack PepperWhite PepperPink Pepper
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
AmbergrisIris
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
Base
CashmeranSandalwoodMuskVetiver
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Iris
Black orchidGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangLotus
Spicy Notes
Black PepperWhite PepperPink Pepper
Spicy NotesSpices
Amber
Cashmeran
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Reveal and Black Orchid work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Reveal or Black Orchid?
| Reveal | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Reveal and Black Orchid?
Reveal is not a typical Calvin Klein freshie. The salt-pepper opening is bolder than expected, but the drydown is soft and close. It asks for patience.Reveal
Black Orchid isn't a fragrance, it's a confrontation. The truffle opening is strange, almost jarring. Then the florals arrive, heavy and rich. The kind of scent people have strong opinions about.Black Orchid
The hunt
Where to buy Reveal and Black Orchid
| Reveal | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $125.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $104.99fragrancenet |
| 100ml | — | $134.39fragrancenet |
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