Reveal

Reveal by Calvin Klein (2014)

Released in 2014 and co-crafted by master perfumers Bruno Jovanovic and Jean-Marc Chaillan, Calvin Klein Reveal was the brand’s most distinctive feminine launch of the mid-2010s. Built around pink pepper, black pepper, white pepper, Florentine iris, ambergris, salt accord, cashmeran, sandalwood, vetiver, and musk, this Solar Oriental composition broke conventions of designer feminine perfumery with its bold pepper-iris-salt opening. Reveal earned a devoted cult following despite mixed critical reception at launch.

Calvin Klein Reveal has been discontinued from Calvin Klein’s main catalog. Le Parfumier explicitly markets remaining stock as part of its “discontinued fragrances” inventory, and Perfume.com shows multiple sold-out items. Authentic bottles command rising prices on resale markets. Our interpretation references the original 2014 formulation as a long-lasting Eau de Parfum, made in the EU.

Bottle size: 50ml · Concentration: Eau de Parfum (up to 40% perfume oil) · Made in EU

The Solar Oriental Concept

Reveal was conceived as a “solar oriental” — a feminine fragrance built around the warmth of solar accord paired with the salt of skin and the spice of three different peppers (pink, black, white). Bruno Jovanovic and Jean-Marc Chaillan created a composition that broke conventional feminine perfumery: pepper-forward, slightly mineral, distinctly modern. The result was either loved or hated, but rarely ignored.

How It Smells

The opening is immediately bold and aromatic with three distinct peppers (pink, black, white) creating a refined spicy introduction. There is no shy citrus burst. Reveal announces its distinctive character from the first spray.

The heart introduces the soul of the fragrance: refined Florentine iris paired with ambergris and unusual salt accord creates a mineral-floral character that distinguishes Reveal from anything else in modern designer perfumery. The dry-down settles on smooth cashmeran, refined sandalwood, dignified vetiver, and clean musks. A base that lingers on skin for hours with sophisticated, slightly powdery, deeply warm modern feminine depth.

Notes

Top: Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, White Pepper
Heart: Florentine Iris, Ambergris, Salt Accord
Base: Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk

How Our Version Compares

Our interpretation captures the triple pepper opening, iris-ambergris-salt heart, and warm cashmeran-sandalwood base that defined Calvin Klein Reveal. Built as a long-lasting Eau de Parfum at up to 40% concentration, typically 7 to 9 hours on skin, longer on fabric.

Common Questions

Is Calvin Klein Reveal discontinued?

Yes. The fragrance has been discontinued from Calvin Klein’s main catalog. Le Parfumier explicitly classifies it as a “discontinued fragrance,” and Perfume.com shows multiple sold-out items.

Why is Reveal so distinctive?

The unusual combination of three peppers with iris, ambergris, and salt creates a fragrance unlike anything else in designer feminine perfumery. Fans describe it as “unique in the mainstream perfume world” and a refined departure from typical Calvin Klein launches.

How long does this fragrance last on the skin?

Typically 7 to 9 hours on skin, longer on clothing.

Comparative Advertising Disclaimer: This product is inspired by and compared to Calvin Klein’s Reveal, but is not identical and is not affiliated with Calvin Klein or Coty. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Product names are used for reference only.