CK One vs On El
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
On El takes 4 of 7 categories.
CK OneChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK One2/7
On El4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- CK One
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- On El
- Sillage & projection
- On El
- Value for money
- CK One
- Versatility
- On El
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- On El
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK OneCalvin KleinOn ElJesus Del PozoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
Category winnerCK 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
21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOn El
SillageOn El
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%
fruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, green and 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
Top
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
Category winnerOn ElMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,251
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,501
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerOn ElHigher 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 →On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…
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 On El?
On El takes 4 of 7 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK One or On El?
On El lasts longest (On El 56/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One or On El?
On El projects furthest (On El 53/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One and On El smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is CK One or On El better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, CK One is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One and On El?
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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.
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