Fragrance comparison

CK One vs Mclein

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 20,812 ratings analysed

CK One

Calvin Klein

3.8220,810 votes

Rank #28,251 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #54,964 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mclein takes 3 of 4 categories.

CK One
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mclein
Choose it for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

CK One1/4

Mclein3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mclein
Sillage & projection: Mclein
Value for money: Mclein
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 Klein

McleinScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes

Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMclein

SillageMclein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMcleinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both 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

Top

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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#54,964

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK OneHigher 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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Mclein by Scents and Style is an ambitious Oriental Woody release for men. Launched in 2023, it relies on a complex pyramid featuring bright papaya, green apple, and petitgrain. The heart balances spicy nutmeg and pepper with floral violet and jasmine, grounded by sandalwood and oakmoss. It is a versatile choice for t…

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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 Mclein?

Mclein takes 3 of 4 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mclein for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One or Mclein?

Mclein lasts longest (Mclein 60/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One or Mclein?

Mclein projects furthest (Mclein 50/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One and Mclein smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom.

Is CK One or Mclein better for summer or winter?

CK One suits daytime wear; Mclein suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One and Mclein?

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. Mclein has top notes of Papaya, Green Notes, Green Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Red Berries, Water Notes, Violet and Pepper, a base of Green Tea, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Oakmoss.