Fragrance comparison

CK One vs Dancing Light

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21,047 ratings analysed

4 wins

CK One

Calvin Klein

3.8220,810 votes

Rank #34,456 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Dancing Light

Olfactive Studio

3.71237 votes

Rank #17,145 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK One
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dancing Light
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

CK One4/7

Dancing Light3/7

Ratings & consensus: CK One
Community sentiment: CK One
Longevity: Dancing Light
Sillage & projection: Dancing Light
Value for money: CK One
Versatility: CK One
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dancing Light

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK OneCalvin Klein

Dancing LightOlfactive Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes

Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%

3.71/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

27%Love

35%Like

23%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerCK OneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDancing Light

SillageDancing Light

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCK OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, green and white floral

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

Top

MintSiberian PineFig NectarBergamotCardamomPink PepperPineapple

Heart

JasmineNeroliSyringaFreesiaLavender

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedarOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Cardamom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for CK One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall21

Winter13

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK OneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

Men14

Unisex51

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,456

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,145

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerDancing LightHigher 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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Dancing Light opens with a cold rush of mint and Siberian pine needles, evoking a crisp winter morning. As the scent warms on the skin, a bouquet of jasmine, neroli, and seringa blooms to create a bright, clean floral heart. Sandalwood and cedarwood ground the base, adding a subtle warmth that contrasts the initial ic…

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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 Dancing Light?

CK One takes 4 of 7 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Dancing Light is rated 3.71/5 from 237 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 Dancing Light for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK One or Dancing Light?

Dancing Light lasts longest (Dancing Light 58/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One or Dancing Light?

Dancing Light projects furthest (Dancing Light 48/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One and Dancing Light smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is CK One or Dancing Light better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, Dancing Light is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One and Dancing Light?

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. Dancing Light has top notes of Mint, Siberian Pine, Fig Nectar and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Syringa and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Oakmoss.