Chaleur d'Animale vs CK One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chaleur d'Animale takes 4 of 7 categories.
Chaleur d'AnimaleChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
CK OneChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chaleur d'Animale4/7
CK One3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- CK One
- Community sentiment
- CK One
- Longevity
- Chaleur d'Animale
- Sillage & projection
- Chaleur d'Animale
- Value for money
- CK One
- Versatility
- Chaleur d'Animale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chaleur d'Animale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chaleur d'AnimaleAnimaleCK OneCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%
3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
Category winnerCK OneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
28%Like
0%Ok
39%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
22%Love
52%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
20,810 votes
Category winnerCK OneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChaleur d'Animale
SillageChaleur d'Animale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCK OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
floral84%
rose77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SageGraperfuitCassiaBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
GeraniumFreesiaVioletNutmegCorianderCardamomOrchid
Base
Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskAmberPatchouliSandalowoodJasmineTonka 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, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Violet. Durations are only published for CK One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter70
Day100
Night40
Spring74
Summer100
Fall21
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Category winnerChaleur d'AnimaleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,781
PerfumerLoc Dong
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#28,251
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChaleur d'AnimaleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChaleur d'Animale opens with a sharp burst of sage, grapefruit, and cassia that hits hard before settling into a warm, spicy floral core. Loc Dong built this 2000 release around a clash of crisp geranium, nutmeg, and freesia over a heavy musk and amber base. It suits cool autumn evenings when you want an aromatic gree…
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, Chaleur d'Animale or CK One?
Chaleur d'Animale takes 4 of 7 categories. Chaleur d'Animale is rated 3.56/5 from 36 votes; CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes. Choose Chaleur d'Animale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chaleur d'Animale or CK One?
Chaleur d'Animale lasts longest (Chaleur d'Animale 57/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chaleur d'Animale or CK One?
Chaleur d'Animale projects furthest (Chaleur d'Animale 59/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chaleur d'Animale and CK One smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Violet.
Is Chaleur d'Animale or CK One better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, Chaleur d'Animale is the stronger pick. Chaleur d'Animale suits daytime wear; CK One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chaleur d'Animale and CK One?
Chaleur d'Animale has top notes of Sage, Graperfuit, Cassia and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Musk and Amber. 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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