Fragrance comparison

212 Men vs CK One Gold

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 9,562 ratings analysed

5 wins

212 Men

Carolina Herrera

4.228,483 votes

Rank #25,186 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

CK One Gold

Calvin Klein

3.751,079 votes

Rank #37,374 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 Men
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
CK One Gold
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

212 Men5/7

CK One Gold2/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 Men
Community sentiment: 212 Men
Longevity: 212 Men
Sillage & projection: 212 Men
Value for money: CK One Gold
Versatility: CK One Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

212 MenCarolina Herrera

CK One GoldCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 8,483 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 1,079 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

Category winner212 MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

8,483 votes

21%Love

50%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,079 votes

Category winner212 MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity212 Men

Sillage212 Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value65

Category winnerCK One GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

herbal61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green NotesGrapefruitSpicesBergamotLavenderPetitgrain

Heart

GingerVioletGardeniaSage

Base

MuskSandalwoodIncenseVetiverGuaiac WoodLabdanum

Top15 to 30 minutes

FigBergamotSage

Heart1 to 2 hours

NeroliJasmineViolet

Base2 to 4 hours

Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Sage and Vetiver. Durations are only published for CK One Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall68

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Category winnerCK One GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men15

Unisex59

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,186

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 Men by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. 212 Men was launched in 1999. 212 Men was created by Alberto Morillas, Rosendo Mateu and Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices, Bergamot, Lavender and Petitgrain; middle notes are Ginger, Violet, Gardenia and Sage; base notes a…

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CK One Gold by Calvin Klein brings a juicy, sweet twist to the classic fresh profile that defined the nineties. Released as an eau de toilette, it opens with a bright burst of fresh-peeled bergamot paired with sweet green fig and an earthy dash of sage. As the citrus top calms, soft floral tones of neroli, jasmine, an…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 Men or CK One Gold?

212 Men takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 Men is rated 4.22/5 from 8,483 votes; CK One Gold is rated 3.75/5 from 1,079 votes. Choose 212 Men for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose CK One Gold for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Men or CK One Gold?

212 Men lasts longest (212 Men 69/100, CK One Gold 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Men or CK One Gold?

212 Men projects furthest (212 Men 58/100, CK One Gold 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Men and CK One Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Sage and Vetiver.

Is 212 Men or CK One Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, CK One Gold is the stronger pick. CK One Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Men and CK One Gold?

212 Men has top notes of Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Violet, Gardenia and Sage, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Incense and Vetiver. CK One Gold has top notes of Fig, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Patchouli.