CK One vs Emulsione Libera
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK One takes 3 of 5 categories.
CK OneChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Emulsione LiberaChoose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK One3/5
Emulsione Libera2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- CK One
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Emulsione Libera
- Sillage & projection
- Emulsione Libera
- Value for money
- CK One
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- CK One
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK OneCalvin KleinEmulsione LiberaPeccato OriginaleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
3.83/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%
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
28%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmulsione Libera
SillageEmulsione Libera
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%
warm spicy100%
white floral92%
green84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
fresh61%
Scent match46%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
Top
Green TeaMandarin OrangePineapplePapaya
Heart
CardamomJasmineNutmegViolet
Base
OakmossSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pineapple, Cardamom and Papaya. Durations are only published for CK One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer100
Fall21
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer67
Fall33
Winter17
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#42,032
PerfumerSilvia Monti
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Emulsione Libera opens with juicy mandarin, pineapple and papaya, but it does not stay tropical for long. Green tea, cardamom and violet pull it into a greener, lightly spicy floral direction, then oakmoss and sandalwood give it a soft, earthy finish. It suits someone who likes fresh scents with texture rather than a …
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 Emulsione Libera?
CK One takes 3 of 5 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Emulsione Libera is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Emulsione Libera for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK One or Emulsione Libera?
Emulsione Libera lasts longest (Emulsione Libera 63/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One or Emulsione Libera?
Emulsione Libera projects furthest (Emulsione Libera 60/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One and Emulsione Libera smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Cardamom and Papaya.
Is CK One or Emulsione Libera better for summer or winter?
CK One suits daytime wear; Emulsione Libera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One and Emulsione Libera?
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. Emulsione Libera has top notes of Green Tea, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Papaya, heart notes of Cardamom, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Oakmoss and Sandalwood.
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