CK One vs Lua
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lua takes 5 of 7 categories.
CK OneChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
LuaChoose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
CK One2/7
Lua5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lua
- Community sentiment
- Lua
- Longevity
- Lua
- Sillage & projection
- Lua
- Value for money
- CK One
- Versatility
- CK One
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lua
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK OneCalvin KleinLuaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
3.90/ 5 · 231 votes
Have 23%Had 77%Want 0%
Category winnerLuaRating 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
26%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
231 votes
Category winnerLuaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLua
SillageLua
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%
sweet100%
floral86%
fruity72%
woody58%
vanilla44%
amber30%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody
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
PassionfruitApricotLemonMandarin OrangeBergamotPineapple
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaPeony
Base
AmberwoodSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter86
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCK OneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,456
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#14,596
PerfumerFrancisco Marano, Verônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerLuaHigher 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 →Lua by Natura is a floral fruity scent for women that balances bright passionfruit and pineapple top notes with a soft heart of rose and freesia. This perfume offers a sugary, nostalgic feel, reminiscent of retro sweets and confectioneries, making it a comforting choice for daytime wear during the spring season when y…
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 Lua?
Lua takes 5 of 7 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Lua is rated 3.90/5 from 231 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lua for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, CK One or Lua?
Lua lasts longest (Lua 57/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One or Lua?
Lua projects furthest (Lua 56/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One and Lua smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple.
Is CK One or Lua better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, Lua is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One and Lua?
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. Lua has top notes of Passionfruit, Apricot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Peony, a base of Amberwood, Sandalwood and Musk.
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