Fragrance comparison

CK One vs Me

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 20,843 ratings analysed

4 wins

CK One

Calvin Klein

3.8220,810 votes

Rank #34,456 CitrusGreen

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39%scent match

Some overlap

American Eagle

3.7933 votes

Rank #55,706 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK One
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Me
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One4/7

Me2/7

Ratings & consensus: CK One
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Me
Sillage & projection: Me
Value for money: CK One
Versatility: CK One
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

MeAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes

Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

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

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMe

SillageMe

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%

fruity100%

sweet91%

tropical83%

citrus74%

woody65%

powdery56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

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

PineappleMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pineapple, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. 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

Summer43

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night8

Category winnerCK OneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,456

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,706

PerfumerNot listed

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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Me by American Eagle captures a bright, youthful energy through its fruity and floral composition. Opening with a crisp pineapple and mandarin orange punch, it quickly mellows into a heart of freesia and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down relies on a comfortable base of musk and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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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 Me?

CK One takes 4 of 7 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Me is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Me for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One or Me?

Me lasts longest (Me 56/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One or Me?

Projection is very close: Me 46/100, CK One 44/100 for sillage.

Do CK One and Me smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is CK One or Me better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, Me is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear; Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One and Me?

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. Me has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.