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CK One vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 20,952 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • CK One

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • V/S Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One1/7
V/S Homme6/7
Ratings & consensus
V/S Homme
Community sentiment
V/S Homme
Longevity
V/S Homme
Sillage & projection
V/S Homme
Value for money
CK One
Versatility
V/S Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
V/S Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
CK OneCalvin Klein
V/S HommeVersace
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
3.96/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%
Category winnerV/S HommeRating 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

32%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerV/S HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value67
Category winnerCK OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, 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
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men26
Unisex68
Women6
Men81
Unisex14
Women5
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#11,933

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher 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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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

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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 V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme projects furthest (V/S Homme 59/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One and V/S Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is CK One or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in CK One and V/S Homme?

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. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.

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