CK One Collector's Bottle vs Version Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
CK One Collector's BottleChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Version BlackChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK One Collector's Bottle2/5
Version Black2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- CK One Collector's Bottle
- Sillage & projection
- CK One Collector's Bottle
- Value for money
- Version Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Version Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK One Collector's BottleCalvin KleinVersion BlackUlric de VarensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 30%Had 15%Want 56%
3.95/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
19%Love
65%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCK One Collector's Bottle
SillageCK One Collector's Bottle
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersion BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
green77%
tropical69%
floral61%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesMandarin OrangePapayaBergamotLemonPineappleCardamom
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseNutmegJasmineLilyFreesiaVioletOrris Root
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalwoodAmberMuskCedarGreen AccordGreen TeaOakmoss
Top15-30 mins
CitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangePineappleNutmeg
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderFreesiaViolet
Base4-6 hrs
MuskWoody NotesTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer100
Fall42
Winter17
Day100
Night43
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,270
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,216
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerVersion BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCK One Collector's Bottle by Calvin Klein delivers a bright, refreshing splash of citrus and aromatic greenery built for straightforward daytime wear. Released as a special presentation of the classic formula, it opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, juicy mandarin orange, and tropical touches of papaya and pineapple…
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 Collector's Bottle or Version Black?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. CK One Collector's Bottle is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes. Choose CK One Collector's Bottle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK One Collector's Bottle or Version Black?
CK One Collector's Bottle lasts longest (CK One Collector's Bottle 80/100, Version Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One Collector's Bottle or Version Black?
CK One Collector's Bottle projects furthest (CK One Collector's Bottle 75/100, Version Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One Collector's Bottle and Version Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Cardamom and Nutmeg.
Is CK One Collector's Bottle or Version Black better for summer or winter?
CK One Collector's Bottle suits daytime wear; Version Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One Collector's Bottle and Version Black?
CK One Collector's Bottle has top notes of Green Notes, Mandarin Orange, Papaya and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cedar. 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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