Description
Calvin Klein is launching a new fragrance for women, Downtown, which arrives in select stores in Summer 2013 and in the USA in September. President of Coty Prestige Jean Mortier said the following on the occasion of launching the new perfume: “Calvin Klein is our largest perfume business and is very important for us. Our goal is to create another fragrance for women in strategic way and to make it as popular as Euphoria or even more popular than it.”
Downtown aims at a younger population which prefers sweet fragrances. The perfume is constructed as floral-woody and it was created by perfumer Ann Gottlieb of Givaudan. The composition opens in a foamy and dashy way, with notes of Italian lemon, bergamot, Tunisian neroli, green pear and aquatic plum. The heart incorporates gentle gardenia petals combined with pink pepper and violet leaves on a base of cedar from Texas, incense, vetiver and velvety musk
Downtown arrives in four sizes of flacons and will be available as EDP. Besides the perfume, the collection also includes body lotion, body bath, body mist–body fragrance.
Actress Rooney Mara was selected as face of the campaign, which will include TV clips directed by David Fincher and a photo campaign photographed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino.
The nose behind this fragrance is Caroline Sabas.
MOISMGEFMENSE – :
I bought this right after it was launched and made the mistake of buying it after only smelling the top notes, which I loved. The dry down, however, was the opposite. I smelled like straight up pencil shavings, ick! I still have the rollerball and when I smelled it recently that woodiness is even more pronounced, as if the top and middle notes have all decayed due to time and the cedar is the only note left behind. A big miss for me…
umd298speagoessenda – :
I guessed there was jasmin, caramel and musk in this perfume. I was only right about the musk! This perfume is a feminine, warm blend which stays close to the skin. I could see both young and mature woman wearing it. It’s also modern enough. Pretty!
arina – :
I can understand why Downtown has so many underwhelmed reviews. People were hoping for something edgy, attention grabbing… the next Euphoria. And Downtown is not in your face at all. What it is though, is haunting. I did find this one special. Peppery at the start, then moving into juicy fruit notes, then creamy floral and a soft vanilla-musk drydown. It stays pretty close to the skin, almost giving the impression of a beautiful fancy lotion. It reminded me slightly of 212 Sexy, but it’s not as sweet as that one. Downtown is a rather nice cozy scent and I believe it suffers from the fate of the smell not matching up with the name, packaging or advertising. I would buy another bottle though, it is a great fragrance for when you’re just being relaxed and casual.
Halelappy – :
This reminded me of a high end cosmetic smell, like a face or hand cream before my nose got used to it. Must be the creamy gardenia. Mellow, has a bright opening, fruity sweetened and aqueous, a little like being at a creek with some flowers and a campfire nearby.
The opposite of downtown. I think we are decidedly out of town and escaped to nature here. It is relaxing to me, not a loud perfume, just a wear anywhere, naturally pleasing scent to uplift your day. I love perfumes that are natural smelling and don’t whack you in the face. Very inviting! Long lasting especially in the sweet-warm musk drydown which is really nice.
voffka54 – :
Been coming back to this in this punishing heat wave and this seems to be one of those fragrances that disappear on me, then come back after a while slightly different.
I like it even more now, it’s very different from all other CK stuff I’ve tried.
Really clean and sweet, bursting and fruity, “outdoorsy”.
Juicy instead of sugary, it doesn’t feel like a kid perfume although it’s very teen-friendly.
Rossi – :
Very faint, can’t almost smell anything. Sweetish, musky. Stays Close to skin.
czima – :
I blind bought this in a sale and I’m definitely glad I took the chance, despite the negative reviews here. It’s fizzy and fruity in the top notes – lovely and sweet without being gourmand, bright and fresh in the opening. This made me smile at the end of a long day – it has a cheerful effect. There is something of Hermes Twilly about the way it fizzes, though this is fruity sherbet boiled sweets and not ginger. I love this uplifting effect.
There is more to it than the fizzy top – as it dries down it gets richer and I feel the musk, woods and incense coming out, cutting through the sweet fruitiness. Quite gentle woods – a good wisp of incense, enough to give it some edge.
It is light, but not invisible for me as some reviews have suggested. It’s very much there, but not shouting, which is exactly what I wanted for the summer. Something to delight, something sweet and lovely, something easy and fresh. I have many perfumes with big, attention-seeking personalities – sometimes I just want to smell good, and I can imagine I will be reaching for this a LOT.
Edit: Think the song ‘Downtown’ by Petula Clark, not sweaty, sexy clubs down town and you’re pretty much there.
1burlak – :
I couldnt agree with the comment below me more!
I dont get this.
I dont understand what this perfume is trying to say.
Its pretty much a scent of puberty that has an identity crisis. Like the girl in the picture. PRECISELY!
LOST!
Is it fresh, is it creamy….is it innocent,is it sexy?
…..I have no clue.
berbusari83 – :
I absolutely cannot make out what this actually smells like.
It’s very light & fresh, and fleetingly sweet like the first bite into a fruit or a berry.
I wouldn’t necessarily call it boring, but it stays very anonymoys for most of the day.
But the dry-down is so incredibly sexy!
It was like I was wearing a different scent alltogether.
It goes from something you even forget you are wearing to something you cannot stop craving – too bad you have to wait about 10 hours for the unveiling.
But then again, I also find a certain charm in the thought of wearing something that seems absolutely nonchalant and nearly incapable of awakening any sort of an emotional reaction for the day and then going home for the night and your partner smelling something entirely different on you.
It starts out feeling very unassuming, light and airy as body spray you’d buy for your teenage daughter, I can imagine sporty & outdoorsy women wearing this.
I got my bottle in 2015 in an airport in Warsaw, I had a bit of zloty left and without testing it, chose the bottle because I liked Rooney Mara very much at the time.
I can’t quite imagine any characters of hers wearing this, but the clear lines of her face aren’t a bad match for it.
Although, what an amusing visual to think of Carol wearing something like Armani Si and Therese wearing something like Downtown.
I quite loathe the cap, the way it feels in the hand.
But the bottle itself is very heavy and nice, simple and sturdy with a harmonious shape.
selector – :
Fragrance -Downtown Calvin Klein
Bottle from – 2017
Downtown opens on my skin with a moderatly sweet,fruity and a bit aquatic citruses with dominant lemon and pear laying on top of a bouquet of flowers.
Mid development is all about fruity florals with dominant gardenia and with a nice touch of a bit romantic and warm pink pepper.
This all leads into a woody and musky base with a wisper of incense and the floral notes recede into the background.
Downtown is a soft,positive and pleasant scent.However,if you prefer strong fragrances,this is not for you.
Longevity – 6/10(5-6 hours)
Silage/Projection – 5,5/10(soft to moderate projection for the first 1 hour,than sits closer to skin for the duration of the scent’s evolution)
Weather -best in early autumn,spring and summer.
Age – 18+
Compliments – 7/10
Scent – 6,5/10
Main notes according to me –
pear,gardenia,pink pepper,lemon,violet leaf,plum,musk.
The drydown is soft,woody and musky and I get some -cedar,flowers,incense and musk.
Emotions -positive,pleasant,comfort,relax,casual.
Occasion -For more or less any ocasion,perfect for casual activities,college and office.
If you like fruity floral fragrances,Downtown is a safe choice for everyday wear.
hdd653elipseskism – :
I don’t understand why this one gets so much hate! I love it!! 🙂 Pear and pink pepper are the stars here, with a lovely dry down reminiscent of D&G Pour Femme in sweetness and the dry smokiness of Obsession in the background. I think that this creation is lovely and delicious! There is something quasi-gourmand in how sweet it is, but in a fresh way, not a cloying way.
Dhrzhguty – :
Does no one detect a salty note and a relation to Reveal and Womanity?
sergey2805 – :
Although it’s a pretty scent, I just never seemed to reach for this one out of my collection so I sold it off after trying to love or like it more for a good 6 months. The notes are quite accurate (I’m primarily a citrus lover, it being the top note, I had high hopes) however nothing specific stands out, it’s almost as though they blend together so much so that they become lost within one another…unfortunately turning it into a fairly generic, almost bland/boring perfume (imo). As said, it is pretty and I can see why others would like it, it is inoffensive but overly safe for me. I wish something more specific made it stand out, whether it be flirty, a go to day (or evening) wear contender, sexy; just “something” to give it just a little bit of an edge and personality.
TycleLoolog – :
Nice lazy summer day scent, nothing extraordinary or original but pleasing and easy to wear. I don’t understand the marketing for this perfume to me it’s not a ¨city¨ scent at all, it would be too sickly sweet for the subway, people at the office, the pollution etc… I think it would perfectly suit a girl in a barn taking care of her horse before going on a picnic or swimming in the lake on a very hot day. Maybe it’s the way the gardenia in this is mixed with the fruits: it needs a lot of space to not suffocate you, therefore the image of an outdoorsy girl..
trt – :
One of the few CK scents I don’t like. Too sweet and floral, both I don’t care for.
Skel93 – :
Like many other reviewers, I don’t get it (haha..). That’s not to say I don’t like it because I’m not sure yet.
I’ve found that on the skin it’s got more personality, and when sprayed on clothes everything is muddled, nondescript and just “okay” smelling. So I’d suggest testing it on your skin rather than clothes or a piece of paper.
So here’s where it gets weird- on my skin, the fruits come through but if I weren’t reading the notes I wouldn’t have known which fruits they were. Then a strong, peppery note kicks in which mingles with the fruits in a strange way. Then there’s a woodsy element trying to play with all of this. So again, it’s not that I don’t like it… I’m just not sure what to make of it yet. Sometimes with fragrance I find that it becomes more likable when I get a clear image of what it’s supposed to be, or my interpretation of it.
If it’s true that the goal for this was to become as popular (if not more so) than Euphoria, they’ve certainly missed the mark!
lommaxyCoca – :
This is the only perfume I have tested so many times and still have no idea what it smells like. I just dont get it? It vanishes after an hour it starts out strong but not in a celebrity sweet way just strong a muddled mess. I do not dislike it I just cannot make head or tail from it and the pepper doesnt bother me I know some people are having trouble with that. I will keep trying. Same problem with marc jacobs decadence I test it then cannot remember a thing about it and katy perry mad potion the new pink one. No matter how many times I test these I get no where?
TOLIKKK009 – :
generic citrousy sweet opening, a little sharp but goes away after an hour. dry down is very lovely creamy gardenia and lasts over 12 hours
Vovka_dm – :
I can a sure smokeysings789 that down town shines in the winner time I bought this in late jan and its now feb which in the UK are the coldest months and this stuck really does the job in coldest weather its currently 0° doing the day and people are always staying you smell great what is it and where can I get it from so save it for the coldest months and be amazed at the Fantastic transformation hope you enjoy it as much I am much love Jamie x
FriendBrady – :
I was given a sample of this and have worn it a few times to give it a chance, but I’m not a fan. The pink pepper is way too strong for my liking. It dominated the scent for the first 2-3 hours of wear. I know that pink pepper isn’t supposed to smell spicy but rosy, but every perfume I’ve worn with a pink pepper note has a spicy kick to it. And Downtown has an overload of kick that I feel like I’m walking around with pepper in my pocket.
I will say that I really like the last couple hours, when it wears very close to the skin. It’s when the pink pepper has calmed down, and the gardenia and pear smell quite lovely. There’s a light sweetness, from either the pear or plum, that projects in the heat and I wish it were stronger throughout because it smells incredible. In its twilight, I can detect an earthy (almost dirty) smell, which I don’t mind.
Downtown lasts 6+ hours and has average sillage. Overall, there’s nothing really special about this. The first half of wear is spicy, the second half is nice but ordinary. 2/5
natali725495 – :
Smells horrible, but won’t get off my skin so has good lasting power.
I think the pepper doesn’t mix well with the other notes so it ends up smelling like an old lady’s perfume!
Aikisss – :
This is the only CK perfume I own. I was hooked from the first spray. The bottle attracted me. It’s fruity & floral & quite sharp at first then dries down to a creamy sweetness. I absolutely love it & it’s holding it’s own in our hideous Australian summer. Not at all cloying – fresh & vibrant
And I see it’s been discontinued! No! I must have more…
No longevity. Such a shame but love the fragrance regardless
dmitrysochi – :
Fresh and inoffensive. Perhaps a bit “watery”, nonetheless a very pleasant pear and red pepper scent.
Gigoursig – :
I can’t figure this out yet. I just bought it. It starts if great, citrusy, peppery rose, different in a good way. Then ten mins later if changes completely to a strsnge fruit note nothing at all like before. Hmmmm. Will try it again.
BAD150 – :
The initial citrus hit quickly dries down to a musky floral which is very pleasant and not overly sweet. Nothing super special, but nice for every day
syq054Negeltzex – :
First off, I want to thank the reviewer polkadot27 for suggesting in his/her review of using this as a winter/colder months fragrance. I had regarded this as a Summer scent, but I actually can see this being cool to wear in the cooler months (no pun intended).
That said, onto my review. For me, I can always seem to distinct a CK frag, and likely could be blindfolded and still detect any CK fragrance. So, they are very similar to each other. Yet different enough to purchase more than one, if you like them.I have not had a CK fragrance in years, and this bottle just caught my eye on a department store fragrance counter last Summer. I did a spray and test and went back a couple days later to purchase. Oddly enough, for me, this is ‘different’ from what is out there today. Yes, it is most certainly a detectable CK frag, but for me, I just find it ‘different enough’ to own.
I do love this in the Summer and will be curious to test this out in the dead-cold Winter months to come. It is still a bit warm here, not bitter cold yet. Longevity is definitely there for me with this, and it is easily detectable on the person next to you, or two people away, but is not room-filling. Stays the same scent pretty much all day, which I appreciate. I am not a fan of fragrances changing scent hour by hour or worse, what feels like minute by minute. Not the classiest or the most beautiful bottle, in fact it is pretty plain, but it is in line with what I feel is the CK minimalist-type/modern/basic/clean line of style with their fragrance bottles. Not an everyday go-to fragrance for me, but I do enjoy it now and then. Just makes me feel clean and fresh and I do like this in particular on blistering hot days. But am curious to test this in the cold months, as well. Thanks, polkadot27!! 🙂
gans00007 – :
After blind buying and smelling it, I can’t see why this isn’t more popular. It’s a really nice blend of citrus, white floral, pepper, woody and musk notes. It’s definitely clean smelling and not too feminine or fruity. I used to have Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes but the woods were just too much for me. Downtown features quite a few similar notes but balances it with other fresh, aquatic ingredients. Because it’s decently complex, I can easily smell notes from other perfumes I own. Right now I have a 1 oz and I’m thinking about purchasing a larger bottle since this one is discontinued and very reasonably priced online for the quality.
I get decent wear from this. The top notes base quickly but the base stays for several hours. This is low-moderate sillage. Enough for others to smell but not so strong that it will knock someone out. Should be appropriate for nearly any work setting.
oos1606 – :
Nice, sweet, cool perfume with noticeable pear and lemon notes, I also detect some pink flowers – most similar to sweet pea. There is also a really delicate salty note at the beginning but it evaporates soon. A safe scent for all seasons, good for office, nothing extraordinary but pleasant.
partizan – :
It’s lovely. Sweet and unique. Love the bottle too. Fabulous staying power and sillage. Different. Unusual. Gorgeous.
hju225elipseskism – :
Oh I love this stunning, sweet, airy perfume, and the bottle is so spacey-looking! It’s fantastic! Incredible! Awesome. Such a wonderful smell, which I really can’t describe – it’s just amazing to me!
I LOVE it!!!!
Alexxxl – :
This one is incredible. Has a “city vibe” to it among the gentle spicy sweetness. Great longevity amid the citrusy, peppery scent.
daizymira – :
I love this. It’s very very pretty, fresh and yummy! It’s definitely one of my favourites. I really love all the notes in it, and love it more each time I wear it. And I love wearing it with other perfumes too, especially Chloé Narcisse. They smell divine together.
Great longevity and lovely sillage. Very good quality I think.
I also love the packaging – bottle and box. Very pretty colours, and I adore the shape of the bottle.
It’s pretty perfect altogether, in my opinion.
Edit: By the way, I wish people would read the ‘odor profile’ that Fragrantica has for pink pepper, so they would realise that it is not a spice, but a rose smell. Here is their description: “Odor profile: Although technically a pepper berry, it doesn’t smell spicy, but rosy. A very popular modern accent piece in fragrances that provides a contemporary rosy note”.
shema5610 – :
Lovely!!! A really nice perfume. I love it!
I think it’s very interesting and unique. Fresh, sweet, softly oriental, woodsy, lovely citrus and fruit aspect. Soft and creamy as well, and such a delight to wear. Very long lasting, and beautiful sillage. In fact I think it’s pretty perfect really.
Calvin Klein’s perfumes are really good on me. I love the bottle too. It’s so lovely and chunky, and very unique and easy to hold. I love that Calvin Klein is always understated – not show-offy. Basic and very good quality. Very special to me. I also love the soft pretty colour of the liquid. And, I especially love the vivid fuchsia pink in the cap, and of the box. Fab!
Beautiful job as usual Calvin!!!
Merkt110intitytek – :
I think Downtown is a terrific perfume! Lovely, soft floral, and sweet citrus, with a beautiful incense enhanced spiciness. The pink pepper adds a gorgeous rosy edge, and the gardenia is perfect. It’s delicious. The pear and plum are so juicy, and the cedar and amazing vetiver add depth and strength. It lasts so well; all day, and is still there very nicely the next morning. And the sillage is easily a few feet, if not the whole room!
It’s quite delectable. I love Calvin’s perfumes; I think they’re all very good. And the bottle is great. So chunky and beautifully crafted. The rich pink inside the lid is superb. Thank you Calvin Klein, for another gem.
I love it.
symon72 – :
This one doesn’t really do it for me. I find this to be the wrong scent with the wrong name with the wrong bottle with the wrong face and it does not surprise me that it more or less flopped. “The new Euphoria” it certainly wasn’t…
I’m partial against pink pepper but I was still willing to give this one a try. It smells very now, as in, this was probably released in the 10’s. Slightly peppery fresh splashy vaguely fruity, “ozonic”, cool. It doesn’t inspire me, but there is nothing “wrong” with it. It certainly deserved a better fate than this, but alas.
Philipesktw66 – :
I really love this scent! I don’t know why it got discontinued. This is by far my favourite scent by Calvin Klein. It reminds me a little bit of Classique by Jean Paul Gaultier, one of my favourite scents and also of Touch of Pink by Lacoste that I love and Guess Seductive that I like.
The combination of citrus, including Italian lemon and bergamot, neroli, pear, gardenia, pink pepper, violet leaves, cedar, incense and musk is really magical!
This scent is fresh, but also oriental because of the incense and spicy because of the pepper.
It smells citrusy-sweet, a little bit like candy, but so extraordinary because of the incense and the pepper. I can’t stop sniffing myself. The longevity is really great, when I wake up the next morning, I still smell it and by now, I am wearing this scent for a week straight, my sheets and my clothes are also smelling like it and I keep sniffing everything all the time. This scent is perfect for daytime, but still special enough for parties and I also wore it last friday evening to my baby sister’s birthday party in a restaurant.
Because it got discontinued and my best friend loves it, I went to smell it because it was such a bargain at the drugstore: 50 ml for € 23,-. At her request I bought it for her and I was allowed to open it and smell it for myself. I liked it and kept the open bottle for myself and bought another new one for her.
But then I wore it and I totally fell in love with it. So this week it is on sale € 25,- voor 90 ml and I had a coupon for € 5,- discount if I spend € 25,-, so I immediality picked up a larger bottle for myself, to store for when I run out of the 50 ml.
I am so glad that my best friend told me about this scent:-D!
Beessfusa – :
One of my favorite fragrances, probably because of the main notes of pear and gardenia. I love the fruity opening of it and musky dry down. This one got me many compliments, however the lasting power is poor and sillage is rather soft, that’s why I won’t be repurchasing.
fger – :
Dont’ understand why this one gets all the stick to be honest- it is one of the best from Calvin Klein. It is a fresh citrus scent that is perfect and long lasting in the colder air. Wore this today and I could still smell it 7.5 hours later- very good lasting power and average projection- it is fresh sweet citrus perfect for autumn months- it is unique smelling to me.
I will always have this one in my collection.
Bottle-6/10
Scent-7.5/10
Projection-5.5/10
Lasting power-7.5/10
Artom – :
Bought it today as I saw it in Homebargains for 19 pounds. Thought that being from CK was a good deal. However, terrible headache after trying it at home (was aa blind buy, there was no tester), and in my case, unpleasant smell. Do try a fragance before buying it ¬¬’ too late for me…
elphe – :
Wow, I never would have tried this fragrance if I had looked up the accords listed -(citrus as top accord?) and read the mean (some very nasty) reviews! This fragrance is more outdoorsy that city to me- camping in the woods by a creek with some little spicy wild flowers nearby. I’m happy to have found this crisp, cedar- freshy that really is a great day wear staple. I’m a teacher and don’t want LOUD or candy smell or sneeze-inducing fragrance choking my students throughout the day. I like that this scent doesn’t present some loud statement, and is just a light, slightly mysterious, pleasing scent that won’t waft into anyone else’s personal space. I will use the heck out of this, and it is cheap since I guess it didn’t make a grand enough statement on release.
Now, about the notes: there is something intriguing and subtle about the cedar, pink pepper, and I guess incense (not sure if the incense is the smoky vibe) with understated floral that makes this so fresh. If there’s a lot of citrus, I’m not smelling it directly so it’s blended well. The sweetness of the fruit is not too sweet, just perfect. 2hrs in it is more sweet, less spice with a creamy musky dry down lasting about 7 hrs. Total on me today. Definitely just a skin scent within about 4hrs. I recommend this for people who like subtle non-perfumy scents that are fresh.
Deroxwgfmc – :
I thought this was pretty mediocre and unimpressive when I tested it instore. I have a collection of Calvin Klein fragrances, so when I saw this priced cheaply I thought what the hell I’ll get it for my collection. I was not anticipating to like it as much as I did. It wasn’t until I gave avoids pray of it on my skin that magic started to happen. It is inoffensive perfect for work or having a coffee, going shopping or to the movies with out knocking anyone out. I have to agree it is doing its own thing. Spicy fruity floral incense woody musk. What a well mixed beautiful combination these notes turn into. I will always have a bottle of this in my collection for as long as it’s around.
pijus – :
down town is a sharp, fresh, powdery scent. i like it, but don’t love it.
it is great for wearing to the office. a nice everyday scent. nothing special.
smells like a more mature version of CK ONE SHOCK.
jli461Unlogrere – :
Initially a pleasant fresh peppery citrus. But then it turns into too sweet rotting fruit and white flowers, slightly vanillic and a touch green but not in a good way. it goes from like to dislike for me within 20 minutes.
Танюха – :
Floral-peppery smell, with a hint of freshness. I like it a lot, too bad the, “masses” didn’t appreciate its delicate charm. I smell peaches,soft pepper and gardenia. It ‘s like a more grown up Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia.
DONN – :
Lots of people do not seem to like it and here I am: loving it! I must admit I also find it a bit different from Calvin Klein’s other scents. I also agree the price is a bit high given the sillage, longevity and the name does not seem to fit. For the rest , I agree with bagaceirababy. Downtown does not smell light or too floral on my skin, but it does for example on my mum’s. When she wears it, it is very ordinary and forgettable. So maybe I lucked out here.
snkjznuyouj – :
Soft sweet fragrance. When I bought it, it was rather hot outside and the heart of the perfume was still notable after 3 hours or so. In spring however, if the temperature falls below 10 degrees, it tends to go away faster, I can t explain why.
For an edp it should have better longevity.
Best if you want to stay on the safe side
alex2012men – :
This to me is like a watered down version of Versace’s Crystal Noir (the formulation with coconut, gardenia, pepper etc.). It’s been a while since I last smelled Crystal Noir but I feel like the gardenia and pink pepper in this give a similar vibe. However, the combo with citruses and fruit make Downtown more appropriate for daytime wear. The sillage leaves something to be desired, but overall it’s still a very nice fragrance.
rfhg – :
this perfume has it’s own character. i don’t see a very young (teenager) girl wearing it. i feel it’s spiciness, this have edges,not a generic sweet (like La vie est belle which i hate). i often come back to this perfume,especially when i feel confident,maybe a bit angry. it’s sharp and i like it 🙂
kiliclump – :
On my skin:
At first it’s a bit of fruit, but turns into a sweet woody powder, pink peppery incense.
The name – Downtown – does not match the scent. It’s more of an outdoor, backyard party — with stringed lights, fun drinks, good beer and friends. A glitter tank, faded jeans and bare feet.
I sampled a few times before I bought a great big inexpensive bottle of this, my chemistry picks up the right notes. I’m happy with my purchase 🙂
end389Unlogrere – :
I don’t know why people bash this one so much. I think this is different from all the other fruity florals from calvin klein. Actually on me this doesn’t even smell like a fluity floral, since I don’t get any sweetness at all from it. On my skin this is more like a spicy woody scent, and I think it smells pretty good (of course or I wouldn’t be wearing this). It is my work scent since its not too loud and just safe for when you want to smell good all year round. Lasting power its not the greatest (4-5 hrs) and sillage its moderate if you don’t spray too much.
rojbakmx – :
DOWNTOWN is a light fruity-floral that is similar to a good many others and that’s why I returned it after my blind buy. If I didn’t have any fragrances of this type or DOWNTOWN had been on clearance for a few bucks, it would be OK for summer.
FNJames – :
Fresh but warm sweet sour close to body like some kind of sweter:).musc or musc plus berries making it sharp.remind me something from mandarins duck with this citrus and berries.
And sometimes noa cacharel at this stable note of sandalwood maybe?but if you like noa or mandarins duck fragrance it definitely can be .
I personally not like it on myself .
demonldg – :
“Our goal is to create another fragrance for women in strategic way and to make it as popular as Euphoria or even more popular than it.”
HAHAHA! :))))))
Almost no one cared about this fragrance.
Is this still in production at all?
temoon777 – :
Uncomplicated, easy to wear, fresh and sweet. Price is low, which surprised me. Never expected to like this – Calvin Klein is not my favorite brand – but I could actually wear this anytime.
It’s true, that this is not anything that special nor unique, but it is one of those scents that is very beautiful, affordable and fits everyday life.
Мирчик – :
Nice sweet smells.more to fresh sweetness. I don’t like it smell if I am sweating. I can say good for not a sweaty person or in cold season. Its name really showed it’s a down town girl perfume.
Mefet438Diobtetty – :
Blind purchased and loving it! Notes are not my norm, but very fresh clean and warm!
kronboss – :
I tried this one yesterday. I like it very much and I couldn’t understand bad reviews. Maybe it’s not unique. It’s reminds me of something but it’s not bad. Longevity is good too.
nomoks – :
The citrus, pear and gardenia are what I smell straight away with this one but it also has a fresh, fun edge to it! I really like this for day to day wear running around the city an leaving a trail of citrusy freshness for my fellow commuters to smell. Bottle is simple but classic CK!
annainbox – :
Thankyou Mellymel10!
I did order this on line at the discount price and really quite like it…some bit of spice I like in it -could it be something in the incense? Anyhow, like to love on this and “je ne regrette rien” !
konsulod – :
I’m so debating getting this blind buy…..sale at a perfume site for 100ml for $20.00…but so many baaad reviews….I don’t know if it’s even worth that if I don’t like it…hmmm
kuz150speagoessenda – :
This was my winter scent in 2013. I got it as a present and I liked it. It was a nice to have After one bottle, I was tired of it. It’s a nice not overwhelming scent for wintertime, but I wouldn’t repurchase it for myself.
I’m not particularly into sweet floral scents, but I guess it’s the base notes with cedar and musk that appealed to me.
Don’t like the bottle at all, I prefer “flats” in my handbag 😉
svitluk – :
I’m not sure why this is getting so many negative reviews at all! I bought this at TJ Maxx for 20 bucks and it was 20 bucks well spent. I am not exaggerating when i say that I own over 100 fragrances in my collection. I love all genres so I do not discriminate. I happen to be a HUGE lover of florals though. Downtown starts out spicy and musky on me but also very fresh. As it begins to dry down the BEAUTIFUL florals starts to chime in and I am in ABSOLUTE LOVE. I cannot explain how gorgeous this smells on me!! It’s a combination of florals, fresh, subtle sweetness, with a hint of musky spiciness. This doesn’t smell like anything else in my colossal perfume collection. Every now and then i get a whiff and it honestly takes my breath away. I suspect that the people that find this regular and not special does not have the right chemistry to pull it off. I adore this. If I could possibly compare this to any other fragrance i would compare it to ED hard Love & Luck with the addition of the most BEAUTIFUL captivating, breathtaking florals EVER! Best Calvin Klein, hands down…in my opinion. It’s not the type of fragrance you want to stuff your nose into, just wait for it to waft up to your nose and you’ll be swept away. THAT BEAUTIFUL! Not boring or mediocre at all. Your boyfriend will love this on you. Very alluring and sexy.
Башуров – :
Really nice citrus sweet aquatic scent. I love citrus perfumes in autumn/fall time they remain fresh and mysterious whilst also be