Fragrance comparison

Calvin Klein Women vs CK One Summer 2021

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,207 ratings analysed

5 wins

Calvin Klein Women

Calvin Klein

3.521,827 votes

Rank #37,216 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

CK One Summer 2021

Calvin Klein

3.79380 votes

Rank #38,587 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calvin Klein Women takes 5 of 8 categories.

Calvin Klein Women
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK One Summer 2021
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Calvin Klein Women5/8

CK One Summer 20213/8

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2021
Community sentiment: CK One Summer 2021
Longevity: Calvin Klein Women
Sillage & projection: Calvin Klein Women
Value for money: CK One Summer 2021
Versatility: Calvin Klein Women
Note pyramid (duration): Calvin Klein Women
Fragranxe ranking: Calvin Klein Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Calvin Klein WomenCalvin Klein

CK One Summer 2021Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 1,827 votes

Have 49%Had 27%Want 24%

3.79/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

26%Dislike

2%Hate

1,827 votes

21%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCalvin Klein Women

SillageCalvin Klein Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

aquatic100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitEucalyptusBergamotLemonBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomTeaJasmineMagnoliaHedioneRaspberry

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarAmbroxanWhite MuskCashmeranOlibanumViolet

Top15 to 30 minutes

Watery NotesGrapefruitLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

RhubarbWatermelonEucalyptus

Base2 to 3 hours

PeachWhite WoodsAmbroxan

Category winnerCalvin Klein WomenLongest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall43

Winter23

Day100

Night22

Spring55

Summer100

Fall8

Winter1

Day100

Night15

Category winnerCalvin Klein WomenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex18

Women80

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,216

PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Honorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,587

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCalvin Klein WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein Women by Calvin Klein presents a crisp, refreshing take on modern everyday scents. Launched in 2018 under creative director Raf Simons, the fragrance pairs bright citrus with aromatic greenery and clean woods. The opening bursts with tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, bergamot, and a cooling streak of eucalypt…

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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, Calvin Klein Women or CK One Summer 2021?

Calvin Klein Women takes 5 of 8 categories. Calvin Klein Women is rated 3.52/5 from 1,827 votes; CK One Summer 2021 is rated 3.79/5 from 380 votes. Choose Calvin Klein Women for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose CK One Summer 2021 for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calvin Klein Women or CK One Summer 2021?

Calvin Klein Women lasts longest (Calvin Klein Women 60/100, CK One Summer 2021 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calvin Klein Women or CK One Summer 2021?

Calvin Klein Women projects furthest (Calvin Klein Women 55/100, CK One Summer 2021 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calvin Klein Women and CK One Summer 2021 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Lemon and Ambroxan.

Is Calvin Klein Women or CK One Summer 2021 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2021 is the stronger pick. For winter, Calvin Klein Women is the stronger pick. Calvin Klein Women suits daytime wear; CK One Summer 2021 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calvin Klein Women and CK One Summer 2021?

Calvin Klein Women has top notes of Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tea, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Ambroxan, White Musk and Cashmeran. 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.