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mmmax – :
Best smelling cologne imo. Invigorating and fresh. instantly puts you in a good mood. really a shame its discontinued. ived just finished my bottle after having it a few years and tried to find similar smelling juices to no avail. just ordered 2 off ebay as thats theonly place that has it. only problem is its not the strongest but i dont mind that. 9/10
kum294elipseskism – :
This was my very first cologne I bought on my own for my 15th birthday in 2003, a year after it was released. The opening was incredibly original. I smelled nothing like it, and neither did the girls after I sprayed some on after gym class. It drove them nuts. Not a big fan of the drydown, but do appreciate the opening scent and the memories it brings. I bought a bottle recently for that purpose. Speaking of which, the packaging is stylish for its time and convenient. Still holds up to this day as I can take it on the go without worrying about breaking it. Proud to have this in my collection, it’s a nice gem from CK. Underrated. Wearing it and leaving people wondering is a nice little secret to have.
_SERGEYX_ – :
This is the most unique scent ive ever had the pleasure of trying. I was given an almost empty bottle at the end of 2015, just to tease me i suppose. It is most certainly a smell for the younger crowd, and my girlfriend wore it and wore it well. Its too bad it has been discontinued, this is my favorite after owning many fragrances. If anyone has one to sell I would greatly appreciate!
Demyen – :
An opening of grapefruit and ripened and sugary sweetness opens this up and after the dry down your left with an almost sticky, sappy sugary combination. It does mellow out and give just a hint of woodsy Accord but nothing memorable. Not a bad fragrance at all, but not one I reach for terribly often.
sevaBEL – :
Alright! After quite some time of searching and hunting for it, I finally got the bottle of Crave!
What can I say about it……
Yes, it IS quite different from our usual summer frags. It is much woodier and bitter-er than most of them. And, what’s more important, it’s NOT another clone of Oh So Popular fragrances like AdG, CW, BdC, and (God forbid!) DS.
Crave is a very much unique fragrance with its own character. See above: it’s woodier, bitter-er, and aromatic-er!
So, although it did cost me quite a fortune (could buy ~2/3 of bottle of Xerjoff Nio for that money), I’m very happy to have it!
It’s quite possible that it won’t become one of my Top-3 summer frags, but I value it at the very least(!) as a thing with high collector value. An no, it won’t stay out of business – I WILL use it from time to time!
Wariarreply – :
Fresh and clean smelling. Like this one
torero80 – :
if you miss this one , go buy Benetton Be United Man… its very similar.
insense_ekb – :
Smells different and good,longevity average.
romandemahin – :
The worst fragrance ever!Makes me sick…
smet2008 – :
Not the most sophisticated of fragrances, but one I love nonetheless. Opens with a marine freshness and citrus scent, the starfish and bergamot. As it dries down, the herb and spice notes become more apparent, as the basil, coriander and pimento come through. Finally the wood and musk begins to dominate.
Overall, I would describe this as a fresh and clean fragrance, most suitable for summer days and for younger or more active men. The longevity and sillage are moderate, but nothing is more than moderate on me for some reason. Creed Aventus really projects well on me for about an hour but that’s an exception.
I came across this Calvin Klein fragrance by chance when a friend of mine was moving and asked me to take care of some of his things, but he did have some interesting EDT in his collection.. scents I would normally deem too cheap or too common – I can be a touch pretentious – but this one was my favourite of the bunch. He also did have some Cool Water, which I haven’t gone near since I was a horny teen. That actually is a much better fragrance than I remembered.
kirro – :
I purchased years ago, I’d forgotten until I saw in here. I smelled it on a sexy 20 something male and it was Delish.
I got it for myself as I did try his, but the marine or aquatic isn’t for me, shame.
I agree with the positive comments, they describe what I think for the most part
mallloi – :
I’ll be honest. It’s only a 15 mL gift bottle and there’s only 5 mL left. For those of you who own many CK products, this one has the noticeable CK core, yet better longevity and sillage. Never my favourite when I was younger, but I’m an active guy and it’s very fresh, so you can’t go wrong there.
Imagine: It’s the early summertime and you’re out on a trail run. As you negotiate a particularly difficult turn, there’s a pretentious highschool kid on the other side that you nearly run over. Just as you brush past him, you get a hint of his cologne. He’s wearing the same thing you are. He’s wearing Crave.
Think: Citrus, Energetic, Simple, Lively, Youthful
Overall: 6/10 – Not for the older gentleman
zpb322JeomiWogkig – :
Very synthetic mess of notes which didn´t work for me. I gave it away.
And how can it be fougere without lanvender?
LIATTYPRIOR – :
Citrusy fresh summer blend in a bottle. Really like this stuff and wear it once in a while (because it was discontinued years ago and costs a bit to get nowadays), so I’m trying to save what I have left. This is a hot weather hit.
former48 – :
A pleasant marine aquatic, Crave is different from most on the market but not so different or prohibitively expensive to be difficult to wear. In the salty, citrus, semi woody category that leans toward Tom Ford Costa Azzurra or Creed Erolfa, but does not really mimic either of those luxury fragrances. Crave is slightly more citrus than either of those.
While it may be polarizing due to uniquely being at the intersection of the “out at sea” and “beachy” subcategories of aquatics, its relative uniqueness in this sense makes Crave all the more intriguing, and it occupies its own space between the citrus and coconut beach fragrances and the salty, woody marine fragrances.
For a summer EDT, Crave’s projection and longevity are both strong, especially its opening. It becomes a skin scent within a couple of hours but does last beyond the 6 hour mark.
There is some inconsistency in the listing of one of the top notes, as I’ve seen either “starfruit” or “starfish” but never both. I’d assume the fruit and not the animal, but I’m not sure I’d know how to detect either. Same goes for the lichen, as I’d expect animal products to be avoided, though this fragrance is now 13 years old.
As another side note, the spray bottle is slightly cumbersome (I find this to be the case with the off-center sprayer of Nautica Classic / Blue, as well), but that’s separate from the scent itself.
In conclusion, this is worth a try if you’re in the market for a warm weather fragrance.
7 out of 10
po32__75 – :
This is a fantastic fresh, clean fragrance that no one can say “oh it kinda reminds me of…” something else.
Original and very pleasing. When it was first launched it was the most asked about frag.
“What are you wearing?” was a daily occurrence and compliments rained in from everyone.
It took a year or so before nearly every guy I passed was wearing it and it’s popularity diminished because it wasn’t ‘cool’ anymore directly because of this.
If Chanel brought this out today at $150 a bottle it would be considered a have-to-have-it frag by the pretentious who only knock it now because it’s cheap (and everyone has it or had it their collection)but also by those who know this juice still blows passersby away.
llj823Diobtetty – :
VERY spicy. You have to look closely to identify a few notes.
The Pimento (Red Pepper?) is the most prominent note on my skin. Although it feels synthetyc, it gives me the same feeling that real pepper does.
I can also smell the vetyver and the bergamot. The bergamot keeps it citrus and slightly sweet. The vetyver keeps it fresh and masculine.
I get little nutmeg along with the pepper, but no marine notes at all.
Even being a little ‘bland’, is not a bad fragrance. I particularly don’t give it high notes (i bought it and gave it away, cause is nothing special) but i know that is not a bad fragrance, just not my taste.
Best suitable for spring and summer, day or nights. Very young, i could see the model in the ad wearing this. A ripped guy trying to look sexier than he actually is. Maybe that is the problem with this fragrance. It tries too much.
For its cheap price, could be a blind buy for a summer cologne.
voronkumer – :
Ok… So, I spritzed this on in the morning… a good generous 5 shots and enjoyed the initial notes but didn’t see them as particularly interesting or unique. Nice start… As my day progressed, I occasionally sniffed inside my shirt to see how things were changing and was rather disappointed at a limited heart and a wussy base. I didn’t smell basil at all, and the coriander is a tad raw… as for the base, the oakmoss component also seems weakly artificial and the vetiver (which I love) was disappointingly short lived. Most fragrances perish on my skin after 6-7 hours except the really heavy hitters, but all I’m left with here is a touch of tonka and light musk. I won’t go into the starfish madness… I didn’t read the description before I sat down to write my review and I think the idea of “starfish” as a note is rather absurd. There is a wee bite of salty ozone in the initial essence, but come on… Oy… this one goes back into the “give it away” to someone who will actually wear it more often. Pleasant… inoffensive… rather boring…
ltybcrf507 – :
I really like this very much. Attractive. Highly recommended!
nata_p2 – :
Just okay. Yes the bottle is cheap but if that was it I would not care. It just doesnt last long enough or project well. I do like the smell in fact I like it a lot. Would not purchase again because it just doesnt last long enough
xst829Bessinepome – :
Found a bottle hidden away in a wardrobe, remember now why I put it there, horrible plastic bottle, really cheap dull smell, lasts literally about an hour, is it discontinued? Needs to be, along with CK Free.
stydaytof – :
is my second review. is the best summer scent. begins very spicy and citrus, then settles on notes of basil,sea and oakmoss. and betulla .poi I can smell the sweetness and aroma of the bean tonka.good longevity and sillage.
gygabyte3430 – :
yet another time that the given notes have almost nothing to do with the real effect to my nose.. Agree that is like a fresh, so feelgood crush of a fruity chewing gum that has juice inside 🙂 i had found this really modern fresh and upcoming when it was launched, felt the mixture of all this is strongly uplifting; it’s citrusy but no citrus as we know.. it’s fresh but not blue or green.. Obviously unisex; still love it, so sad it’s discontinued and rare now..slight differences among bottles also!
d-mariarti – :
Very unique but totally girly
Sweet candy, fruity, etc.
One of a kind
star007 – :
Call this my personal vignette with a fragrance I’ll always love. First off, received as a gift, the best way to get such a playful, amusing scent. Then the seemingly silly but actually quite practical bottle; all plastic, encased in a case like Lady Gaga in her egg, it’s ideal for taking traveling. Even in the checked luggage, no worries of breakage, and you can spray it with or without fully removing the bottle. This is great because it’s also the perfect background scent for a holiday or vacation: summery, sunny and fresh.
However, it has a depth. Of all my vetivers, this is the youngest and sauciest take on that classic note. Not like my favorite classy Chanels pour homme or other CKs. It was smart to mix the classic base with a joyous top. Not frivolous at all, but releasing. I find both sillage and longevity to be moderate to strong, at least strong enough for me (who doesn’t like to float in a cloud of scent). Definitely a backup fragrance on days when I need a boost.
rexona – :
Very weak scent for me. Horrible longevity and sillage. Almost transparent scent.
alexP – :
Wonder why so many people don’t care that much for this Frag. I had it years ago and recently got another bottle but my gf liked it so much – I let her keep it.
I would describe this as fresh and fruity – Citrusy, actually. There is also this aquatic note perhaps it is the much argued about ‘starfish’? :), I see why some say it smells synthetic, it does BUT thats not necessarily a bad thing
My issue is that projection and longevity are rather limited, I rarely got more than 3 hours with regular use, and since I used it in the summer, I doubt if it would perform better in the colder months.
The bottle, other than being plastic and sometimes annoying since I cant seem to stand it, is rather cool and unique
So, if you are looking for a nice carefree summer scent, I’d say to give this a try – you just might like it.
SHMUKLERRR – :
not sure I would call this one a frssh spicy scent as all I get is citrus , pretty safe scent for work or popping to the pub for a drink not one for a big night out to impress anyone
fbibqllpoix – :
I had this 10 years ago and and it just seemed to disappear? Recently discovered it again and….wow, this is really nice, fresh, youthful and uplifting. I don’t usually take a second look at a CK frag but for the price, this can’t be shunned at all, well worth a try…..
ogonek1268e – :
i don’t like fresh scent.but for this i make an exception.the best fresh!!!!!!!!!!!!
newbie_666 – :
I had a sample of it.
Marvelous!
Scent opens with citrus and its linear, then in approx. 3 hours magic happens..the best musky/woody drydown I’ve ever smelled.
Final stages of this fragrance are the best part of it IMO.
Magical,just magical.
It’s a summery scent, but can be worn all year around.
lfdbl72 – :
A charming, youthful and playful scent with light citrus, fruit, hints of fresh herbs and something like a marine note upfront. Checking the notes it’s starfish…that’s a new one. It’s fairly linear with a light woodsy and tonka drydown. Longevity is about 5 hours with fair sillage and projection. The bottle is pretty cool, bright and catchy. I like it. Check it out if you’re looking for something different than a run of the mill acquatic.
AsseksDrosy – :
Used to “borrow” this from my dad’s collection when I was in college and bring it with me to school back home in southeast Asia. And I am a female. That is how good this smells like. The first time I used this, I got to school then my friends complimented me on it both male and female. I mentioned that this is men’s cologne after that my male friends would ask if they can spray some on themselves when they smell this on me. After a few weeks, I had to get a travel size empty bottle, poured some water then sprayed some of the cologne in, shake it before spraying just so I wouldn’t finish my dad’s cologne (he bathes himself in cologne whenever he uses any). It didn’t smell the same of course but back then I smoked cigs so I had to have something and Arden Green Tea wasn’t enough for the smoke smell. It was weird when I think about it now, us all using the same cologne. But actually, the dry down on me was citrus sandalwood and not that musky as it was on my friends.
белоснежка – :
I remember wearing this in high school. I had a hard time trying it again being older and having a more educated nose. After reading the reviews and trying it again, I must admit. This is a very underrated fragrance. Thrown under the bus as a young teen fragrance only. Currently, I garnish more compliments with this then any other scent in my collection (believe me, I was surprised too), including YSL La Nuit De L’Homme (which gets a lot of compliments), and Dior Homme Intense. In 10 minutes of wearing it I got 4 compliments and more as the day went on (majority being women). Wore it to a party and everyone went crazy over how good it smelled. Yeah, it can be labeled as your typical fresh scent, but it is quite different from anything else out. At least until Givenchy Play Sport came along with its much more floral clone cousin which doesn’t last at all or compare IMHO.
Its the perfect spring and summer scent. It smells like a blast of citrus while sitting on the beach on a hot summer day with a very sexy masculine appeal. Believe me I know, I live in So Cal. Plus, the starfish note is very unique when you think about it and you can most certainly detect it. I’d say this is something not just for the young audience, but up to early 30’s.
Klark Kent – :
My first cologne, smells amazing – but it will remain my first – as I was 13.
GahSwagsgap – :
Sweet and inviting edt. Suited for summer days and nights. I feel a smell of parsley at the top notes.
ISPDN – :
my college’s perfume :p recommended for teenagers who want to feel fresh, sporty n hip.. eventhough it’s a man perfume.. but i used it and worked well on my skin.. ^^
guzelshaid – :
Spicy citrus in a synthetic way.Very nice opening for a newcomer,but spoiled nose tend to turn away.
Great chice for college/high school students.
Longetivity is minimal.Reminds me a soap bar.
xiu847speagoessenda – :
I bought this solely because of the unique packaging, which reminds me of Gucci Rush for Men. With a zero expectation, the scent is actually nice. I get a nice dose of sweet sour juicy bergamot all around from start to finish. The idea of starfish freaks me out a bit, but it actually just gives the scent a slight oceanic nuance. Later, musk just wrap around the clean wood and finish off everything. The scent may be a bit too simple for some, but I enjoy it as it is without thinking too much. It’s a real pleasure to wear during hot summer day. A true Go-To scent.
10killer – :
I recieved some kind of sample or something of this I thought it was lotion so I applied it heavy but it was sparkly on my arms I had to rub it in for a long time but anyways still don’t know what it is but it smells spectacular in my opinion it lasted all day at work and I’m sitting here and every now and then I still get a wiff of it and I keep sniffing myself to find out where its coming from but can’t find it but I applied that at 5 30 am and its now 10 pm so yea I will be buying a bottle I hope the spray on last half as long as this i even sprayed a different cologne on after I got home and I can smell this one over it so yea love it…
npanuk – :
How does Starfish smell?
artimiAssomma – :
After few years I still love it for summer not only for a day use… It’s fresh spicy and citrus at the beginning but the base is very manly so it is not only for boys. I’d rather say that women up to 35 y/o will say it’s very sexy, but above 35 says it’s nice but for sure you won’t seduce them with this fragrance.
Fragrance: 8,5/10
Longevity: 8/10 really good base
Bottle: 5/10 modern but plastic. It’s the main “boy” reason I think
polimit – :
This was my signature fragrance in high school! I loooooved it! I’ve just bought it again cause of the great memories 🙂
skron – :
DID you ever got those note books for school that have fruity smells on the cover? This smells like it. The lemon sweet synthetic smell of one of those note books. (In latin america those note books are called fruticas)
If we are talking in perfume terms I would say this lacks a base, like woods or musk or something that make it stand, I mean they list it, but its not there.
So don’t expect something manly or classy, Its synthetic and sweet and citric but I still like it.
Good for summer and casual wearing if you are under 25 but its definitely for a younger crowd maybe 11-16
dmitriyjow – :
I’m happy to see almost everybody agrees with the fact this perfume is good for teenagers. If you are a 17 yo boy and want SO bad to catch the attention of that classmate who feels way too remarkable to ever look at you, then try going for it. Girls may ask what you’re wearing but, honestly, I do not think you’ll ever attract a real woman with it.
You know.. A good friend of mine use to have this fragrance. Once in a while, he would tell me that the girl he was dating had complimented him on his perfume. As soon as I would hear this, I’d laugh and tell him she probably was a goose. Unfortunately, I was always right. Funny.
arafat – :
both the price and smell are just CHEAP. not recommended at all. very teenage high schooly.
Woucceemi – :
Oh well, another one of those fragrances where the sharp fork in the sinus synthetic sour note obscures the rest of the composition. That note is tenacious- couldn’t scrub it off. Glad I only got a sample.
Wertuoz_stream – :
This is spicy enough I think. But it just doesn’t last long. But still, you can smell it on your wrist. Oh, it stings on my first use. And a little bit watery. But, I like it, but not much.
kpo – :
Very sweet and synthetic smelling, but fresh all the same. Aimed at a younger market and it is the kind of scent that will appeal to men in their teens and early twenties. Especially with the modern looking plastic bottle that will no doubt intrigue a gadget obsessed generation. Not my favourite CK scent, but a decent one all the same that can be picked up fairly cheaply.
master3000 – :
A “stepped out the ocean” aroma, which is brilliant for a beach holiday…
I applied 6 heavy sprays
0 – 1 hour – 1.5 foot projeciton fading to 8 inches.
This is as close to a natural smell of the ocean as one could get, IMHO. Very well made with starfish prominent for the 1st 45 mins then a gentle, almost very crisp light and mild fruit edge comes in and mixes with the starfish. Sexy indeed. Very young masculine. Ages 18 – 40
1 hour – 5 hours – 3 inch projection. Same scent as last 15 mins above
5 – 7 hours. Close to skin. Sometimes it lasts longer
Very affordable these days.
I will remember using my 100 ML bottle at Los Gigantes Beach, Tenerife. I had to use more frequently as the Sun ate it up, but it’s so affordable you can afford to re-apply
The best beach scent I have come across, IMHO. The bottle even looks like it belongs to a life guard and the fact its a plastic bottle means that you can easily put it in your beach bag, without worry of broken glass.
Good
lovenebo – :
I didn’t have this, my man did and my god did it turn me on. As s girl, i’m really sad that they discontinued this.
Snuke – :
At the beginning I really could smell something like a mixture of sea water with this ‘fishy’ aroma and a hint of bergamot. I suppose that the fishy thing comes from the unfortunate starfish but I find it quite interesting that there is something quite oceanic about the opening with more emphasis on water than fish.
Anyway, that passes really quickly and then it becomes quite sweet. Almost on the feminie side. No birch, vetiver or oakmoss for me, what is a shame because it would be more interesting that way.
Quite nice, but personally I won’t remember it because of any particularly pleasant smell. I’ll remember it only because of my awareness that it is supposed to contain a ‘starfish’ note, what makes it a bit of a curiosity in the perfume industry.
feldencound – :
Another great scent from Calvin Klein.
Fresh sporty smell…sexy and seems to stay on for the whole day when my boyfriend wears it.
I really like this one.
lena1970 – :
I read an article assuring me “starfish” note is a synthesised ingredient and mercifully is not made of actual creatures 😀
The question remains, WHO KNOWS WHAT THEY ACTUALLY SMELL LIKE? I mean, enough to buy a perfume based on them being in it? A touch of the esoteric is fine, but this is ridiculous. Are there any marine biologist fragrance lovers out there who can tell me that starfish have a wonderfully distinctive aroma that was just begging to be used in perfumery? Or is this pure nonsense? It deserved to die due to this self-concious conceptual idiocy whatever.
Marine. Just say marine. That’s all you meant, don’t try and be clever.
Also really don’t like the advert. All armpits and underwear and smugness. Get dressed and go home, boy >:(
ed-solomon – :
Well I have to say my previous review was a bit reactionary :-/ but upon reading the whole review I remember my outrage being on the lowest possibility that a synthetic starfish note would exist due to zero demand for the unknown smell of a starfish. Though I still agree with the logic itself, I was dead wrong about the note.
The starfish note is actually an inspiration for the exact-most (it’s a word now) essence of the salty sea that can be captured via smell (see the description). I’m glad I was wrong and I no longer wish for Klein, Cassar, Gaurin and Chaillan to f$&€ themselves, but should they feel adventurous, I won’t judge. To be frank, I’m not sure exactly how to put it, but it’s perfect representation of capturing the sea by smell, if only for wider-knowledge of the relationship between starfish and it’s representation OF the sea smell.
So the smell: the opening bergamot is very dominant and kind of alienating, actually. But with that pure essence of the sea, when the bergamot finally settles, it is a good mix for an opening. The whole scent is aquatic, fresh, cool and honestly, yes, generic. But the scent over all is a good casual scent for summer days, nuff said.
Very casual fragrance for AU$29 is a very easy buy, but I have enough casual scents and I’m not one for citrusy openings so I dont place it in the want list.
sirreus – :
Yes,this is Kouros plus Antaeus to the power of 10.The longevity & intensity are absolutely excellent.So fresh & invigorating.So masculine.
vovra – :
This fragrance has the sweetness of YSL’s finest creations combined with the aromatic qualities of Chanel’s best brands,such as Antaeus.
stargirll – :
I absolutely love this fragrance.It is on a par with Insense Ultramarine.
chips – :
I love this perfume so much, IS STRANGE, i use it every month, because it have a smell that make’s you remember the last place you went with it.very juvenile. like me 🙂
Longevity: 10 hours
Overall: 5/5
P.D CHOICE. are right. every one should have one of this at least once in live. <3
Zadunaiskii – :
Another discovery.Just bought today.A truly amazing men’s fragrance.It has such a wide variety of angles & components.My new favourite.As with Tommy by Hilfiger,this is very good for spring or summer.Its qualities are great & varied.Yes,I think it’s CK’s best yet.
filmsonla – :
I have to say this is very pleasant summer smell. I didn’t want to buy it at first because the bottle is plastic which looks cheap. However, the smell is so wonderful, I could not put it down. Lucky, my husband loved this too. After having it for a year, I find having a plastic bottle is quite convenience. It’s light, it’s great to take away on your holiday travel because you don’t have to worry about breaking it – this is a bonus.
Kashik – :
It’s a men’s perfume, I know, but its fresh and spicy fragrance makes Crave by Calvin Klein suitable for both men and women.
And I get compliments from both men and women when I’m wearing this one.
vlad5572 – :
Starfish…Can I add fish or crab?
But I love crave crazy.It’s fresh,a
little spice,boyish,charming,active and energyzing.A smart choise for young men.
elite2749 – :
I remember this cologne’s release and pictures of Travis Fimmel(yum!) plastered in 3 of Macy’s windows with the tweaked male symbol everywhere, and still it was not enough to lure me away from AdG at the time. The ad slogan”Get it on…” I thought was genius due to the double entendre. I received this as a sample last year and when I smelled it wished I had ‘got it on’ all those years ago…
This scent has one of the most unusual scents I have ever smelled and I’m seeing now that it is starfish(!)and bergamot. The bitter greeness I get but the other note in the opening is spicy-aquatic-sweet and I find it oh, so sexy! The herbal heart of basil, corriander and pimento is sharp, spicy and smooth. This scent is full of youthful exuberance but does not limit the age range that can wear it due to it’s clean and modern construction that is manly and fresh simultaneously. The drydown is a little more ‘mature’ than the ‘fresh’ opening or the ‘spicy’ heart.(Almost like the answer to the sphinx’s riddle:MAN who crawls on all fours as a youngster, walks on two legs as a man and leans on a cane as he gets older)As it dries it becomes warmer, woodier and more earthy with just the right amount of musk to sweeten it but not ‘stink’. The birch-moss-vetiver combo is especially smooth, aromatic and clean. Nutmeg and tonka add warmth and elegance to the sandal’s grace.
Sillage: great
Longevity: good
Overall: 4.5/5
Despite the basenotes, it never gets too oriental or staid, but remains young at heart. This is a very sexy scent that is pleasing to everyone who smells it and I am glad I found it in the large 2.5 oz EDT for under 20.00! When I am bored with other scents I reach for this and am always pleased. The packaging on this is unique and also artsy and very ‘mod’, I find it quite a treasure…
Abigail48 – :
Para mi, la fragancia ideal para verano.
No muy cara, original y buen aroma, perdurabilidad que aumenta según el calor del ambiente y poco utilizada/conocida.
Todo el mundo debería tenerla al menos 1 vez en su vida.
Many – :
Ahh, Crave.
Thank you, Calvin Klein’s Perfume Marketers, for reminding me that one’s taste in scent CAN change with age! I tried this with my junior high school years well past me, and I’m glad now to have done it.
For those mourning its discontinuation, fear not: you can approximate this scent far more cheaply by going up to a newly manufactured piece of consumer electronics and taking a good whiff (not that there’s anything wrong with that… clearly I do this all the time!)
annamars – :
I had this fragrance several years ago when I was a teen. I loved the aroma it let off. I remember it being a pretty good summer scent for a younger age group, with its sweetness and grassy/citrus feel. Overall a 7/10
vitto1011 – :
sweet too much , its close to unisex cologne .
i like it first after while i change my mind
Tpvisn2005 – :
just ran into this baby again and repurchased. on the strength, but not crazy about it like i was years ago.my nose is GROWN UP NOW! still a nice brief summer frag to rock before the cold hits
gbnmgbdj – :
Very good fragrance to wear during hot wheather. Spicy and refreshing , smells like weekends by the sea.
timoshin_72 – :
I think this is good for a younger man, quite a light, sweet/spicy fragrance. It doesn’t last overly long. I think it would be good for summer. I see it is classified as an aromatic fougere – I would never have thought it to be so.
It’s weird, but I once had dried starfish hanging in my classroom (I am a teacher) and they started to smell unpleasant, so I sprayed them with a cheap knock-off fragrance I had (I think it was called Ivanof Waterman – a Cool water copy, I think). Anyway the unpleasant smell was taken away, but there was still an aquatic element detectable. I remember the smell of the starfish after I sprayed them and it is very much like what Crave smells like. Now that probably makes it sound more unpleasant than it really is. It is not a bad fragrance. The bottle is pretty cool, my class think it looks like a sarcophagus (we’re studying Ancient Egypt at the moment).
Bird78 – :
sporty, active, perfect for hot weather and everyDAY use.
Raiff – :
Very light scent that has no character at all. Recommended for 8-10 if that age range ever use a fragrance!
togliatti141 – :
this has a fresh smell. kinda sporty but all in all it is a nice scent.
aaa0147 – :
Fresh and citrus. Very simple. Got it as a gift from a godfather of my son, this is the only reason I keep it. Chemistry is not good for me – immidiatelly got head-ache.
Haivan – :
I just tested a sample I got with an order last summer. I applied lots all over one arm and wrist so I could get a good, long whiff.
I like it. It is certainly fresh and spicy, with pepper sprinkled all over the opening and heart. There is light Bergamot, but the citrus is not overdone. To me, the pepper helps to hide that ‘sea-shore’ smell in the background that most Aquatic’s have.
I’m testing it in the winter, the air is cool and dry inside, and the scent carries good sillage for an aquatic. After a very enjoyable beginning, it starts to become an ‘ordi