Carioca vs CK One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK One takes 4 of 7 categories.
CariocaChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CK OneChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Carioca3/7
CK One4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Carioca
- Community sentiment
- Carioca
- Longevity
- CK One
- Sillage & projection
- CK One
- Value for money
- CK One
- Versatility
- CK One
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carioca
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CariocaGranadoCK OneCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 515 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
Category winnerCariocaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
515 votes
22%Love
52%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
20,810 votes
Category winnerCariocaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCK One
SillageCK One
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCK OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
musky84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
violet61%
citrus100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotFreesia
Heart
VioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin OrangePineappleCardamomPapaya
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletRoseNutmegFreesiaOrris Root
Base2 to 4 hours
Green AccordMuskCedarGreen TeaSandalwoodOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for CK One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring74
Summer100
Fall21
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Category winnerCK OneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,053
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#33,849
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCariocaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Carioca opens with a bright burst of bergamot and fresh freesia before softening into a clean floral heart of violet, lily-of-the-valley, and jasmine. As it settles, fluffy musk and warm sandalwood create a comfortable, vintage soap scent. It works best on warm summer mornings when you want an easy post-shower…
Reviews →Calvin Klein CK One is an iconic citrus aromatic fragrance built around effortless everyday freshness. It opens with an energizing splash of tart lemon, bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by subtle hints of pineapple and green notes. As the bright initial burst softens, a clean floral heart of lily-of-the-v…
Reviews →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, Carioca or CK One?
CK One takes 4 of 7 categories. Carioca is rated 4.20/5 from 515 votes; CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes. Choose Carioca for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Carioca or CK One?
They last about the same: CK One 52/100, Carioca 51/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Carioca or CK One?
Projection is very close: CK One 44/100, Carioca 43/100 for sillage.
Do Carioca and CK One smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Carioca or CK One better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, Carioca is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carioca and CK One?
Carioca has top notes of Bergamot and Freesia, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean. CK One has top notes of Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Green Accord, Musk, Cedar and Green Tea.
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