Fragrance comparison

Chapter I vs CK One Summer 2018

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 369 ratings analysed

7 wins

Chapter I

King of Kings

4.6844 votes

Rank #24,748 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

CK One Summer 2018

Calvin Klein

3.74325 votes

Rank #30,163 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapter I takes 7 of 7 categories.

Chapter I
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK One Summer 2018
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chapter I7/7

CK One Summer 20180/7

Ratings & consensus: Chapter I
Community sentiment: Chapter I
Longevity: Chapter I
Sillage & projection: Chapter I
Value for money: Chapter I
Versatility: Chapter I
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chapter I

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter IKing of Kings

CK One Summer 2018Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.68/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 27%Had 1%Want 71%

3.74/ 5 · 325 votes

Have 51%Had 20%Want 29%

Category winnerChapter IRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

77%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

24%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

325 votes

Category winnerChapter IMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityChapter I

SillageChapter I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value66

Category winnerChapter IBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

marine61%

citrus100%

fresh91%

tropical83%

fruity74%

coconut65%

sweet56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both tropical, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleMangoWhite RumBergamotCoconut

Heart

Marine notesCoconut MilkWhite Flowers

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

MojitoLimeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GuavaWhite FlowersPineapple

Base2 to 3 hours

Coconut MilkCedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Coconut Milk and White Flowers. Durations are only published for CK One Summer 2018, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall70

Winter33

Day100

Night72

Spring52

Summer100

Fall11

Winter6

Day100

Night24

Category winnerChapter IMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#30,163

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChapter IHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter I opens like a bright tropical drink, with mango, pineapple, coconut and white rum up front, then turns creamier as coconut milk, marine air and white flowers come through. It suits warm weather, daytime wear and anyone who likes sweet fruity fragrances with a beachy, slightly boozy edge. The feedback is enthu…

Reviews →

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, Chapter I or CK One Summer 2018?

Chapter I takes 7 of 7 categories. Chapter I is rated 4.68/5 from 44 votes; CK One Summer 2018 is rated 3.74/5 from 325 votes. Choose Chapter I for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose CK One Summer 2018 for a citrus and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chapter I or CK One Summer 2018?

Chapter I lasts longest (Chapter I 80/100, CK One Summer 2018 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter I or CK One Summer 2018?

Chapter I projects furthest (Chapter I 65/100, CK One Summer 2018 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter I and CK One Summer 2018 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Coconut Milk and White Flowers.

Is Chapter I or CK One Summer 2018 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2018 is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapter I is the stronger pick. Chapter I suits daytime wear; CK One Summer 2018 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter I and CK One Summer 2018?

Chapter I has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, White Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Marine notes, Coconut Milk and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. 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.