CK One vs Calyx
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
CK OneChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CalyxChoose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CK One4/8
Calyx4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- CK One
- Community sentiment
- CK One
- Longevity
- Calyx
- Sillage & projection
- Calyx
- Value for money
- CK One
- Versatility
- Calyx
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Calyx
- Fragranxe ranking
- CK One
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK OneCalvin KleinCalyxCliniqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
3.80/ 5 · 828 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
Category winnerCK OneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
52%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
20,810 votes
33%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
828 votes
Category winnerCK OneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCalyx
SillageCalyx
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCK OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
tropical100%
fruity92%
green84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both green, white floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin OrangePineappleCardamomPapaya
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletRoseNutmegFreesiaOrris Root
Base2 to 4 hours
Green AccordMuskCedarGreen TeaSandalwoodOakmossAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green LeavesGuavaPassionfruitPapayaGrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaLilyMarigoldNeroliJasmineRose
Base3 to 6 hours
OakmossVetiverOrris RootSandalwood
Category winnerCalyxLongest dry-down: 3 to 6 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer100
Fall21
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Spring95
Summer100
Fall21
Winter10
Day100
Night16
Category winnerCalyxMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,251
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,239
PerfumerSophia Grojsman
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCK OneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalvin 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 →Calyx by Clinique is an energetic green and fruity floral perfume that balances tart tropical fruits with crisp botanical greens. Created by perfumer Sophia Grojsman, it opens with a vibrant burst of grapefruit, passionfruit, papaya, mango, and guava, tempered by crushed green leaves. The heart brings a clean bouquet …
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, CK One or Calyx?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Calyx is rated 3.80/5 from 828 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Calyx for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK One or Calyx?
Calyx lasts longest (Calyx 61/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One or Calyx?
Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 59/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One and Calyx smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Papaya, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is CK One or Calyx better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, CK One is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear; Calyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One and Calyx?
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. Calyx has top notes of Green Leaves, Guava, Passionfruit and Papaya, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Lily and Marigold, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root and Sandalwood.
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