Fragrance comparison

CK One Collector Bottle 2008 vs Version Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

CK One Collector Bottle 2008

Calvin Klein

3.8834 votes

Rank #49,825 Fresh SpicyPowdery

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34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Version Black

Ulric de Varens

3.9537 votes

Rank #18,210 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Version Black takes 6 of 8 categories.

CK One Collector Bottle 2008
Choose it for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Version Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One Collector Bottle 20082/8

Version Black6/8

Ratings & consensus: Version Black
Community sentiment: Version Black
Longevity: CK One Collector Bottle 2008
Sillage & projection: CK One Collector Bottle 2008
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 One Collector Bottle 2008Calvin Klein

Version BlackUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

3.95/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

Category winnerVersion BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

34 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCK One Collector Bottle 2008

SillageCK One Collector Bottle 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value93

Category winnerVersion BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

tropical69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotCardamomPineapplePapaya

Heart2 to 3 hours

TeaNutmegJasmineViolet

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskAmber

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 season

Spring73

Summer100

Fall55

Winter18

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night43

Category winnerVersion BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,825

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVersion BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Collector Bottle 2008 by Calvin Klein offers an energetic citrus and tropical profile built on the familiar backbone of an everyday staple. The opening bursts with bright bergamot alongside sweet pineapple and papaya, sharpened by a cool touch of cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, a clean tea note eme…

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…

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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 Collector Bottle 2008 or Version Black?

Version Black takes 6 of 8 categories. CK One Collector Bottle 2008 is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes; Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes. Choose CK One Collector Bottle 2008 for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Collector Bottle 2008 or Version Black?

CK One Collector Bottle 2008 lasts longest (CK One Collector Bottle 2008 58/100, Version Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Collector Bottle 2008 or Version Black?

CK One Collector Bottle 2008 projects furthest (CK One Collector Bottle 2008 60/100, Version Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Collector Bottle 2008 and Version Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pineapple, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is CK One Collector Bottle 2008 or Version Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Collector Bottle 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, CK One Collector Bottle 2008 is the stronger pick. CK One Collector Bottle 2008 suits daytime wear; Version Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Collector Bottle 2008 and Version Black?

CK One Collector Bottle 2008 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Pineapple and Papaya, heart notes of Tea, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.