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CK One

1994unisex

citrus up front, then green, settling into powdery.

CK One by Calvin Klein is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. CK One was launched in 1994. CK One was created by Alberto Morillas and Harry Fremont. Top notes are Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Cardamom and Papaya; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet, Rose,…

citrus green powdery woody

Noses: Alberto Morillas · Harry Fremont

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Cardamom, Papaya
Heart· 2–4h
Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet, Rose, Nutmeg, Freesia, Orris Root
Drydown· 6h+
Green Accord, Musk, Cedar, Green Tea, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

60%

38%

37%

34%

33%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Summer48%Spring36%Fall10%Winter6%Day87%Night13%Wears unisex68%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Calvin Klein picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does CK One smell like?

citrus up front, then green, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: citrus, green, powdery.

What notes are in CK One?

Top: Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Cardamom, Papaya. Heart: Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet, Rose, Nutmeg, Freesia, Orris Root. Base: Green Accord, Musk, Cedar, Green Tea, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber.

How long does CK One last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is CK One loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is CK One best for?

Summer is the top pick (48%). Spring is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for CK One?

Day wear leads at 87%. Night is a secondary pick at 13%.

Is CK One for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 68% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made CK One?

Composed by Alberto Morillas and Harry Fremont. Released in 1994.