Fragrance comparison

CK One vs Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20,862 ratings analysed

6 wins

CK One

Calvin Klein

3.8220,810 votes

Rank #33,712 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Iris

MARIA CHER.

3.2552 votes

Rank #30,359 FreshCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One takes 6 of 8 categories.

CK One
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iris
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK One6/8

Iris2/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK OneCalvin Klein

IrisMARIA CHER.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes

Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%

3.25/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

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

25%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

15%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerCK OneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityCK One

SillageCK One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCK OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

fresh100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, green and fresh

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeSorbetPink PepperRaspberryRed Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaGreen AppleVioletJasminePeony

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossAmber

Category winnerIrisLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall21

Winter13

Day100

Night15

Spring49

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night6

Category winnerCK OneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,712

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIrisHigher 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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Iris by MARIA CHER opens with a brisk, thirst-quenching splash of bitter orange, tart red currant, and cool fruit sorbet spiced with a pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus fizz calms down, a crisp heart of green tea, tart green apple, and clean peony emerges, giving the scent a breezy, freshly washed brightness. …

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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 Iris?

CK One takes 6 of 8 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One or Iris?

CK One lasts longest (CK One 52/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One or Iris?

CK One projects furthest (CK One 44/100, Iris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One and Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Violet, Musk and Cedar.

Is CK One or Iris 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; Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One and Iris?

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. Iris has top notes of Bitter Orange, Sorbet, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Green Tea, Green Apple, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.