Ck1 Palace, the new fragrance with aromatic notes, from Calvin Klein. It is by drawing on the legacy of CK One, a true icon of the 90s, that Calvin Klein had the idea of creating a new fragrance with an intergenerational and multicultural spirit. In 2022, Calvin Klein embarked on a new collaboration, partnering with the London skateboard and clothing brand Palace.
CK One by Calvin Klein is much more than a simple fragrance. It is a true icon of perfumery, born in the middle of the 90s, which literally transformed thousands of teenagers. Considered by many to be the cult fragrance of an entire generation, it is a symbol of sharing, honesty and transmission. It celebrates freedom and is aimed at both men and women. In 2022, Calvin Klein decided to bring it back into the spotlight, signing an unprecedented collaboration with the London brand Palace. Here is our review of CK1 Palace by Calvin Klein.
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CK1 Palace by Calvin Klein, an Anglo-American spirit
CK1 Palace by Calvin Klein is a fragrance that sits at the border of two different worlds. On one hand, it aims to bring back into the spotlight one of the most iconic pieces of the Calvin Klein collection from the 90s. It is thus the entire irreverent spirit of Calvin Klein that is found in this fragrance. Added to this is also the playfulness of Palace, the famous skateboard brand. What's more, CK1 Palace by Calvin Klein is a unisex essence that has the gift of making one travel. It seems to draw directly on the two home countries of Palace and Calvin Klein, namely London and New York. CK1 Palace by Calvin Klein thus navigates from the East River to the Thames! Lev Tanju, founder of Palace, is quite proud of this collaboration: I feel very lucky to launch our very first fragrance with Calvin Klein, he says. Being able to create a new version of it in the Palace style was a dream!
The five-star advertising of CK1 Palace by Calvin Klein
To celebrate this new partnership, Calvin Klein and Palace spared no expense! The two brands did not hesitate to call on a whole range of personalities from the United States and England. They were photographed by Alasdair McLellan, in an advertisement clearly juxtaposing British reserve with a 100% Hollywood spirit. On the program: Palace team skaters Lucien Clarke and Charlie Birch, Hollywood actor Willem Dafoe, English actress Joan Collins, the London band Pet Shop Boys, British model Adwoa Aboah, top model Precious Lee, rapper Unknown T, and Madonna's daughter, Lourdes Leon.
In terms of scent and design, the brands favor restraint
So, what is really going on with this fragrance? While it was announced with great fanfare, know that in terms of bottle and scent, restraint and purity are the watchwords! CK1 Palace beautifully reclaims the scent of the very first CK One by Calvin Klein, while making it more refined and energizing. This fragrance smells wonderfully of citrus and fruit. Frosted mandarin blends with the aromatic scent of violet leaf, ultimately wrapping itself in oakmoss. As for the bottle, CK1 Palace by Calvin Klein almost faithfully reproduces the aesthetic of the very first CK One. Its shape remains the same as before. Its finish is entirely white and opaque. The names Calvin Klein and Palace simply intertwine on its sides.