Fragrance comparison

CK One vs CK One Chinese New Year Edition

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 20,888 ratings analysed

CK One

Calvin Klein

3.8220,810 votes

Rank #28,251 CitrusGreen

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42%scent match

Some overlap

CK One Chinese New Year Edition

Calvin Klein

3.8378 votes

Rank #31,865 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

CK One
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CK One Chinese New Year Edition
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK One4/8

CK One Chinese New Year Edition4/8

Ratings & consensus: CK One
Community sentiment: CK One Chinese New Year Edition
Longevity: CK One Chinese New Year Edition
Sillage & projection: CK One Chinese New Year Edition
Value for money: CK One
Versatility: CK One Chinese New Year Edition
Note pyramid (duration): CK One
Fragranxe ranking: CK One

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK OneCalvin Klein

CK One Chinese New Year EditionCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes

Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%

3.83/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerCK OneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

20,810 votes

19%Love

56%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerCK One Chinese New Year EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCK One Chinese New Year Edition

SillageCK One Chinese New Year Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value66

Category winnerCK OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

tropical77%

sweet69%

violet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 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

BergamotPineappleCardamomPapaya

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green TeaVioletWhite RoseNutmeg

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskAmber

Category winnerCK OneLongest dry-down: 2 to 4 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall21

Winter13

Day100

Night15

Spring83

Summer100

Fall51

Winter21

Day100

Night26

Category winnerCK One Chinese New Year EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

Men5

Unisex84

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,251

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,865

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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CK One Chinese New Year Edition by Calvin Klein brings a bright, crisp splash of citrus and juicy fruit to everyday wear. The opening bursts with sunny bergamot, sweet pineapple, and lush papaya, sharpened by a pinch of aromatic cardamom. As the initial juiciness settles, a refreshing heart of green tea, delicate whit…

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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, CK One or CK One Chinese New Year Edition?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; CK One Chinese New Year Edition is rated 3.83/5 from 78 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CK One Chinese New Year Edition for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One or CK One Chinese New Year Edition?

CK One Chinese New Year Edition lasts longest (CK One Chinese New Year Edition 60/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One or CK One Chinese New Year Edition?

CK One Chinese New Year Edition projects furthest (CK One Chinese New Year Edition 59/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One and CK One Chinese New Year Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Cardamom and Papaya.

Is CK One or CK One Chinese New Year Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, CK One Chinese New Year Edition is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear; CK One Chinese New Year Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One and CK One Chinese New Year Edition?

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. CK One Chinese New Year Edition has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Cardamom and Papaya, heart notes of Green Tea, Violet, White Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Amber.