Fragrance comparison

Aramis Life vs CK One Summer 2008

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 449 ratings analysed

Aramis Life

Aramis

3.56217 votes

Rank #29,918 WoodyCitrus

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51%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

CK One Summer 2008

Calvin Klein

4.25232 votes

Rank #26,220 OzonicAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Summer 2008 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Aramis Life
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring.
CK One Summer 2008
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aramis Life0/7

CK One Summer 20087/7

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2008
Community sentiment: CK One Summer 2008
Longevity: CK One Summer 2008
Sillage & projection: CK One Summer 2008
Value for money: CK One Summer 2008
Versatility: CK One Summer 2008
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Summer 2008

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aramis LifeAramis

CK One Summer 2008Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 41%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2008Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

60%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

46%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

232 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2008Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCK One Summer 2008

SillageCK One Summer 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value69

Category winnerCK One Summer 2008Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

ozonic84%

green77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

ozonic100%

aquatic83%

green65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both ozonic, aquatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafCucumberCardamomMint

Base

CedarLeatherSandalwoodOlive Tree

Notes

WatermelonCucumberMintCardamomMuskWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCucumber, Cardamom and Mint. Durations are only published for CK One Summer 2008, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring23

Summer100

Fall7

Winter3

Day100

Night19

Category winnerCK One Summer 2008Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men30

Unisex52

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,918

PerfumerRaymond Matts

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,220

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Summer 2008Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis Life is a brisk, green citrus scent built around lime, bergamot and a watery cucumber note. It opens sharp and cool, then settles into violet leaf, mint and cardamom over a woody base with soft leather. It usually reads clean, sporty and masculine rather than heavy or sweet. With mostly moderate longevity and s…

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CK One Summer 2008 by Calvin Klein is a light, ozonic fragrance built around cooling fruit and crisp greens. It opens immediately with juicy watermelon and watery cucumber, creating an impression like sliced fruit served over crushed ice. Fresh mint and warm cardamom soon emerge, giving the watery top a pleasant aroma…

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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, Aramis Life or CK One Summer 2008?

CK One Summer 2008 takes 7 of 7 categories. Aramis Life is rated 3.56/5 from 217 votes; CK One Summer 2008 is rated 4.25/5 from 232 votes. Choose Aramis Life for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose CK One Summer 2008 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis Life or CK One Summer 2008?

CK One Summer 2008 lasts longest (CK One Summer 2008 64/100, Aramis Life 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aramis Life or CK One Summer 2008?

Projection is very close: CK One Summer 2008 58/100, Aramis Life 57/100 for sillage.

Do Aramis Life and CK One Summer 2008 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and green accords. Common notes include Cucumber, Cardamom and Mint.

Is Aramis Life or CK One Summer 2008 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Aramis Life is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis Life and CK One Summer 2008?

Aramis Life has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cucumber, Cardamom and Mint, a base of Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood and Olive Tree. CK One Summer 2008 features Watermelon, Cucumber, Mint, Cardamom and Musk.