Fragrance comparison

CK One vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 21,917 ratings analysed

CK One

Calvin Klein

3.8220,810 votes

Rank #28,251 CitrusGreen

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27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.

CK One
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

CK One2/7

Ivoire de Balmain5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK OneCalvin Klein

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes

Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainRating 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

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCK OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and green

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

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Rose and Nutmeg. 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

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK OneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

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#25,709

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher 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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Ivoire de Balmain stands as a definitive green chypre. It opens with a sharp, herbal punch of galbanum and marigold before settling into a sophisticated, mossy floral core. This is a scent for those who appreciate traditional, crisp structure. It feels most at home during cool spring mornings, providing an immediate s…

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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 Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK One or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Nutmeg.

Is CK One or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One and Ivoire de Balmain?

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. Ivoire de Balmain has top notes of Aldehydes, Chamomile, Galbanum and Marigold, heart notes of Orris Root, Narcissus, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense.