CK One vs Number One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Number One takes 5 of 8 categories.
CK OneChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Number OneChoose it for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CK One2/8
Number One5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Number One
- Community sentiment
- Number One
- Longevity
- CK One
- Sillage & projection
- CK One
- Value for money
- Number One
- Versatility
- Number One
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Number One
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK OneCalvin KleinNumber OneParis ElyseesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
3.94/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 43%Had 40%Want 17%
Category winnerNumber OneRating 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
31%Love
48%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
124 votes
Category winnerNumber OneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCK One
SillageCK One
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNumber OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
tropical90%
aromatic80%
warm spicy70%
sweet60%
fruity50%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
CardamomBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
LemonPineapple
Base2 to 4 hours
Papaya
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer100
Fall21
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Spring70
Summer100
Fall32
Winter15
Day100
Night24
Category winnerNumber OneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,712
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,705
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerNumber OneHigher 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 →Number One by Paris Elysees delivers an energetic burst of crisp citrus and juicy tropical fruit built for warm days. The opening strikes with sharp bergamot and a light touch of warm spicy cardamom, giving the initial spray an invigorating, aromatic lift. Soon after, zesty lemon and sweet pineapple take over the cent…
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 Number One?
Number One takes 5 of 8 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 124 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Number One for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK One or Number One?
CK One lasts longest (CK One 52/100, Number One 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One or Number One?
Projection is very close: CK One 44/100, Number One 42/100 for sillage.
Do CK One and Number One smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Pineapple and Cardamom.
Is CK One or Number One better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, Number One is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear; Number One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One and Number One?
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. Number One has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lemon and Pineapple, a base of Papaya.
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