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Christopher DiCas Le Parfum vs CK One Shock For Him

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

Updated 7,421 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Christopher DiCas Le Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories.

  • Christopher DiCas Le Parfum

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • CK One Shock For Him

    Choose it for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Christopher DiCas Le Parfum7/8
CK One Shock For Him1/8
Ratings & consensus
Christopher DiCas Le Parfum
Community sentiment
Christopher DiCas Le Parfum
Longevity
Christopher DiCas Le Parfum
Sillage & projection
Christopher DiCas Le Parfum
Value for money
CK One Shock For Him
Versatility
Christopher DiCas Le Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Christopher DiCas Le Parfum
Fragranxe ranking
Christopher DiCas Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Christopher DiCas Le ParfumChristopher Dicas
CK One Shock For HimCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.55/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%
4.05/ 5 · 7,383 votes
Have 61%Had 23%Want 16%
Category winnerChristopher DiCas Le ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
82%Love
5%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

38 votes

34%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

7,383 votes

Category winnerChristopher DiCas Le ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityChristopher DiCas Le Parfum

SillageChristopher DiCas Le Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value62
¤ Price value85
Category winnerCK One Shock For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
floral69%
lavender61%
tobacco100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
LavenderBasilSageMagnoliaIrisBambooWormwood
Heart3-4 hrs
HedioneMastic or LentisqueClovesAtlas CedarCardamomGrapefruitGingerSandalwood
Base8-12+ hrs
TobaccoCashmere WoodOakmossPatchouliLeatherMuskBay Leaf
Top15 to 30 minutes
LavenderClementineCucumber
Heart1 to 2 hours
CardamomPepperBasilOsmanthus
Base4 to 6 hours
TobaccoAmberPatchouliWoodsy NotesMusk
Category winnerChristopher DiCas Le ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall93
Winter64
Day92
Night100
Spring43
Summer18
Fall100
Winter99
Day72
Night100
Category winnerChristopher DiCas Le ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men59
Unisex35
Women6
Men91
Unisex8
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,619

PerfumerChristopher DiCas

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#25,406

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, IFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChristopher DiCas Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christopher DiCas Le Parfum is a dense, aromatic powerhouse built on old-school European perfumery bones. It opens with an unapologetic surge of sharp French lavender, bitter wormwood, and peppery basil that clears your sinuses immediately. The alcohol solvent evaporates within minutes, revealing a thick, resinous hea…

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CK One Shock For Him by Calvin Klein takes the fresh heritage of the original line in a much warmer, darker direction. Built around a prominent tobacco accord, this eau de toilette opens with a brisk splash of cucumber, juicy clementine, and herbal lavender. The freshness quickly gives way to a heart of black pepper, …

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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, Christopher DiCas Le Parfum or CK One Shock For Him?

Christopher DiCas Le Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. Christopher DiCas Le Parfum is rated 4.55/5 from 38 votes; CK One Shock For Him is rated 4.05/5 from 7,383 votes. Choose Christopher DiCas Le Parfum for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose CK One Shock For Him for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Christopher DiCas Le Parfum or CK One Shock For Him?

Christopher DiCas Le Parfum lasts longest (Christopher DiCas Le Parfum 82/100, CK One Shock For Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christopher DiCas Le Parfum or CK One Shock For Him?

Christopher DiCas Le Parfum projects furthest (Christopher DiCas Le Parfum 77/100, CK One Shock For Him 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christopher DiCas Le Parfum and CK One Shock For Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Cardamom and Tobacco.

Is Christopher DiCas Le Parfum or CK One Shock For Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Christopher DiCas Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, CK One Shock For Him is the stronger pick. Christopher DiCas Le Parfum suits evening wear; CK One Shock For Him suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christopher DiCas Le Parfum and CK One Shock For Him?

Christopher DiCas Le Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Basil, Sage and Magnolia, heart notes of Hedione, Mastic or Lentisque, Cloves and Atlas Cedar, a base of Tobacco, Cashmere Wood, Oakmoss and Patchouli. CK One Shock For Him has top notes of Lavender, Clementine and Cucumber, heart notes of Cardamom, Pepper, Basil and Osmanthus, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Woodsy Notes.

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