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Caribbean Desire II vs CK One Summer 2018

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

Updated 337 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caribbean Desire II takes 5 of 6 categories.

  • Caribbean Desire II

    Choose it for a tropical and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • CK One Summer 2018

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Caribbean Desire II5/6
CK One Summer 20181/6
Ratings & consensus
Caribbean Desire II
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Caribbean Desire II
Sillage & projection
Caribbean Desire II
Value for money
Caribbean Desire II
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Caribbean Desire II
Fragranxe ranking
CK One Summer 2018

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Caribbean Desire IIThe Dua Brand
CK One Summer 2018Calvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 60%Had 5%Want 35%
3.74/ 5 · 325 votes
Have 51%Had 20%Want 29%
Category winnerCaribbean Desire IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

24%Love
46%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

325 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityCaribbean Desire II

SillageCaribbean Desire II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value66
Category winnerCaribbean Desire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
tropical100%
citrus88%
sweet77%
fruity65%
terpenic53%
conifer42%
citrus100%
fresh91%
tropical83%
fruity74%
coconut65%
sweet56%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, tropical and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
MangoLimePineappleWhite RumCoconutBlack CurrantApple BlossomDried FruitsBergamotCedarViolet LeafVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes
MojitoLimeLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
GuavaWhite FlowersPineapple
Base2 to 3 hours
Coconut MilkCedar
Category winnerCaribbean Desire IILongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring78
Summer100
Fall67
Winter11
Day100
Night67
Spring52
Summer100
Fall11
Winter6
Day100
Night24
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex57
Women14
Men35
Unisex58
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,163

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Summer 2018Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caribbean Desire II opens with a mouthwatering burst of sweet ripe mango, freshly squeezed lime juice, and pulpy pineapple. As the tart citrus edge softens on your skin, creamy coconut and a splash of white rum emerge to create the relaxed sensation of an icy beachside cocktail. Sugarcane and exotic guava give the fru…

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Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2018 delivers an energizing burst of sunshine built around bright citrus and lush tropical fruit. The opening arrives with a lively mix of lime, lemon, and a crisp mojito accord that instantly cools the senses. As that initial zesty sparkle settles, middle notes of sweet guava, juicy pineapp…

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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, Caribbean Desire II or CK One Summer 2018?

Caribbean Desire II takes 5 of 6 categories. Caribbean Desire II is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; CK One Summer 2018 is rated 3.74/5 from 325 votes. Choose Caribbean Desire II for a tropical and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CK One Summer 2018 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caribbean Desire II or CK One Summer 2018?

Caribbean Desire II lasts longest (Caribbean Desire II 73/100, CK One Summer 2018 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caribbean Desire II or CK One Summer 2018?

Caribbean Desire II projects furthest (Caribbean Desire II 61/100, CK One Summer 2018 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caribbean Desire II and CK One Summer 2018 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, tropical and fruity accords. Common notes include Lime, Pineapple and Cedar.

Is Caribbean Desire II or CK One Summer 2018 better for summer or winter?

Caribbean Desire II suits daytime wear; CK One Summer 2018 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caribbean Desire II and CK One Summer 2018?

Caribbean Desire II features Mango, Lime, Pineapple, White Rum and Coconut. CK One Summer 2018 has top notes of Mojito, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Guava, White Flowers and Pineapple, a base of Coconut Milk and Cedar.

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