Calvin-Klein

Truth

for women

Truth smells deep and bold with floral and woody accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Truth

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Floral 100%
Woody 90%
Green 70%
Citrus 61%
Sweet 59%
Powdery 55%
White Floral 54%
Aromatic 52%
Earthy 51%
Fresh 45%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Floral, Woody, and Green) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Floral, Woody, Green, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Floral, Woody, Green, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Truth by Calvin Klein is a Amber Woody fragrance for women.Truthwas launched in 2000. Truth was created by Alberto Morillas, Jacques Cavallier and Thierry Wasser. Top notes are Bamboo, Clover, Bergamot, Vetiver, Lemon and Patchouli; middle notes are Lily, Peony, Sandalwood, Mimosa, Silkwood Blossom and Blackberry; base notes are Musk, Vanilla and Amber.Truth is an elegant perfume built on the contrast between the notes of cool, fresh grass and the warmth of woman’s skin. Simple and natural, clean and fresh, just like a brook among the fresh green summer grass. Main notes are bamboo, wet woods, white peony, vanilla, white amber and sandalwood. It was launched in 2000. Here you can read our article’ Calvin Klein in step with time’.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Truth office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Truth, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Truth fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.