Fragrance comparison

Absolute Noir vs CK One Summer 2021

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 526 ratings analysed

7 wins

Absolute Noir

Atralia

4.37146 votes

Rank #1,441 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

CK One Summer 2021

Calvin Klein

3.79380 votes

Rank #38,587 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.

Absolute Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
CK One Summer 2021
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Absolute Noir7/7

CK One Summer 20210/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolute Noir
Community sentiment: Absolute Noir
Longevity: Absolute Noir
Sillage & projection: Absolute Noir
Value for money: Absolute Noir
Versatility: Absolute Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolute Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute NoirAtralia

CK One Summer 2021Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%

3.79/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

Category winnerAbsolute NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

21%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerAbsolute NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Noir

SillageAbsolute Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAbsolute NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

aquatic100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

AmbroxanPineappleWatermelon

Base

MossPatchouliVetiver

Top15 to 30 minutes

Watery NotesGrapefruitLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

RhubarbWatermelonEucalyptus

Base2 to 3 hours

PeachWhite WoodsAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Ambroxan and Watermelon. Durations are only published for CK One Summer 2021, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer100

Fall8

Winter1

Day100

Night15

Category winnerAbsolute NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#38,587

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolute NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Noir opens with sharp citrus, pink pepper and a fruity flash of pineapple and watermelon, then settles into a mossy, musky, ambroxan-heavy dry-down. It reads modern, masculine-leaning and easy to like. Reviews suggest good value and strong presence for the price, but the opening can feel harsh and the fruity …

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CK One Summer 2021 by Calvin Klein brings a splash of bright refreshment designed for hot, sunny afternoons. It opens with an energetic rush of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and cool watery notes that immediately evoke chilled citrus water. As the initial mist settles, a juicy heart of crisp watermelon and tangy rhub…

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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, Absolute Noir or CK One Summer 2021?

Absolute Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Absolute Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 146 votes; CK One Summer 2021 is rated 3.79/5 from 380 votes. Choose Absolute Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose CK One Summer 2021 for a aquatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Noir or CK One Summer 2021?

Absolute Noir lasts longest (Absolute Noir 76/100, CK One Summer 2021 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Noir or CK One Summer 2021?

Absolute Noir projects furthest (Absolute Noir 68/100, CK One Summer 2021 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Noir and CK One Summer 2021 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Ambroxan and Watermelon.

Is Absolute Noir or CK One Summer 2021 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2021 is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolute Noir is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2021 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Noir and CK One Summer 2021?

Absolute Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ambroxan, Pineapple and Watermelon, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Vetiver. CK One Summer 2021 has top notes of Watery Notes, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Rhubarb, Watermelon and Eucalyptus, a base of Peach, White Woods and Ambroxan.