CK One vs Power Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
CK OneChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Power ElixirChoose it for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CK One1/3
Power Elixir1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Power Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- CK One
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK OneCalvin KleinPower ElixirDunlopWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
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
Category winners
LongevityPower Elixir
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
ozonic90%
aquatic80%
aromatic70%
green60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both green
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
Granny Smith appleWatermelonCardamomRhubarbGreen TeaLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
CorianderLavenderCedarDriftwood
Base2 to 4 hours
Woody NotesAmbergrisOakmossMusk
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer100
Fall21
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,456
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,738
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCK 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 →Dunlop released Power Elixir in 2014 as an aromatic fruity fragrance for men. The scent opens with a crisp burst of Granny Smith apple, sweet watermelon, tart rhubarb, and lemon, sharpened by cardamom and herbal green tea. As the initial brightness settles, the composition shifts toward an aromatic heart of lavender a…
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 Power Elixir?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Power Elixir 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 Power Elixir for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK One or Power Elixir?
Power Elixir lasts longest (Power Elixir 70/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One and Power Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Musk and Cedar.
Is CK One or Power Elixir better for summer or winter?
CK One suits daytime wear; Power Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One and Power Elixir?
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. Power Elixir has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Watermelon, Cardamom and Rhubarb, heart notes of Coriander, Lavender, Cedar and Driftwood, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Musk.
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