CK One vs Version Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Version Black takes 7 of 8 categories.
CK OneChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Version BlackChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK One1/8
Version Black7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- CK One
- Community sentiment
- Version Black
- Longevity
- Version Black
- Sillage & projection
- Version Black
- Value for money
- Version Black
- Versatility
- Version Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Version Black
- Fragranxe ranking
- Version Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK OneCalvin KleinVersion BlackUlric de VarensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
3.95/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%
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
19%Love
65%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerVersion BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVersion Black
SillageVersion Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersion BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
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
Top15-30 mins
CitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangePineappleNutmeg
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderFreesiaViolet
Base4-6 hrs
MuskWoody NotesTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood
Category winnerVersion BlackLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer100
Fall21
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer100
Fall42
Winter17
Day100
Night43
Category winnerVersion BlackMost 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#18,210
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerVersion BlackHigher 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 →Do not let the dark name fool you. Version Black by Ulric de Varens is not a heavy, brooding night scent. Instead, it bursts open with a bright blast of mandarin orange, tart pineapple, and fresh cardamom. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly on skin, revealing a clean heart of French lavender, delicate violet, an…
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 Version Black?
Version Black takes 7 of 8 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK One or Version Black?
Version Black lasts longest (Version Black 55/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One or Version Black?
Version Black projects furthest (Version Black 52/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One and Version Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Cardamom and Violet.
Is CK One or Version Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, Version Black is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear; Version Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One and Version Black?
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. Version Black has top notes of Citruses, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Freesia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Palisander Rosewood.
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