Fragrance comparison

Bon Viveur vs CK One Summer 2015

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 501 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bon Viveur

Naughton & Wilson

3.90173 votes

Rank #6,284 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

CK One Summer 2015

Calvin Klein

3.87328 votes

Rank #29,600 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bon Viveur takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bon Viveur
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK One Summer 2015
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bon Viveur4/7

CK One Summer 20153/7

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2015
Community sentiment: CK One Summer 2015
Longevity: Bon Viveur
Sillage & projection: Bon Viveur
Value for money: CK One Summer 2015
Versatility: Bon Viveur
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bon Viveur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bon ViveurNaughton & Wilson

CK One Summer 2015Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.87/ 5 · 328 votes

Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2015Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

152 votes

23%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

328 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2015Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBon Viveur

SillageBon Viveur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value61

Category winnerCK One Summer 2015Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLemongrassLimeBay LeafBasilMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

ClovePepperGinWatermelon

Base

OakmossHaitian VetiverCedarPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonLemon PeelGinTonic WaterJuniper BerriesLimeWatermelon

Heart1 to 2 hours

CucumberGingerStar Anise

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskWoody NotesPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, Gin and Watermelon. Durations are only published for CK One Summer 2015, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Spring35

Summer100

Fall7

Winter1

Day100

Night9

Category winnerBon ViveurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men34

Unisex61

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,284

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#29,600

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBon ViveurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bon Viveur by Naughton and Wilson is a crisp citrus fougere that balances sharp lime and mandarin with gin and a clove heart. It avoids the heavy sweetness found in modern designer releases, offering a clean, sophisticated profile. Ideal for the office or daytime spring outings, this 2021 launch leans into a classic, …

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CK One Summer 2015 by Calvin Klein opens with a bright splash of lemon, lime, and fizzy tonic water alongside crisp juniper berries and gin. The citrus is crisp, bitter, and zesty, resembling an iced drink on a sweltering afternoon. Soon, watery cucumber and sliced watermelon soften the sharp edges, backed by a light …

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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, Bon Viveur or CK One Summer 2015?

Bon Viveur takes 4 of 7 categories. Bon Viveur is rated 3.90/5 from 173 votes; CK One Summer 2015 is rated 3.87/5 from 328 votes. Choose Bon Viveur for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose CK One Summer 2015 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bon Viveur or CK One Summer 2015?

Bon Viveur lasts longest (Bon Viveur 71/100, CK One Summer 2015 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bon Viveur or CK One Summer 2015?

Bon Viveur projects furthest (Bon Viveur 57/100, CK One Summer 2015 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bon Viveur and CK One Summer 2015 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Gin and Watermelon.

Is Bon Viveur or CK One Summer 2015 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2015 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bon Viveur is the stronger pick. Bon Viveur suits daytime wear; CK One Summer 2015 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bon Viveur and CK One Summer 2015?

Bon Viveur has top notes of Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Clove, Pepper, Gin and Watermelon, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. CK One Summer 2015 has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Peel, Gin and Tonic Water, heart notes of Cucumber, Ginger and Star Anise, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Amber.