Fragrance comparison

CK One Collector's Edition vs CK One Summer 2021

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 580 ratings analysed

6 wins

CK One Collector's Edition

Calvin Klein

3.81200 votes

Rank #35,949 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

CK One Summer 2021

Calvin Klein

3.79380 votes

Rank #38,587 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Collector's Edition takes 6 of 8 categories.

CK One Collector's Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CK One Summer 2021
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK One Collector's Edition6/8

CK One Summer 20212/8

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2021
Community sentiment: CK One Summer 2021
Longevity: CK One Collector's Edition
Sillage & projection: CK One Collector's Edition
Value for money: CK One Collector's Edition
Versatility: CK One Collector's Edition
Note pyramid (duration): CK One Collector's Edition
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Collector's Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Collector's EditionCalvin Klein

CK One Summer 2021Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 200 votes

Have 64%Had 22%Want 14%

3.79/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

200 votes

21%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCK One Collector's Edition

SillageCK One Collector's Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCK One Collector's EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

musky56%

aquatic100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRhubarbGrapefruit

Heart1 to 2 hours

Pine needlesRosemaryGin

Base2 to 4 hours

BirchAmbrettolideAmbroxan

Top15 to 30 minutes

Watery NotesGrapefruitLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

RhubarbWatermelonEucalyptus

Base2 to 3 hours

PeachWhite WoodsAmbroxan

Category winnerCK One Collector's EditionLongest dry-down: 2 to 4 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer100

Fall61

Winter37

Day100

Night20

Spring55

Summer100

Fall8

Winter1

Day100

Night15

Category winnerCK One Collector's EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex52

Women2

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,949

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,587

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Collector's EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Collector's Edition by Calvin Klein offers an aromatic, wood-tinged twist on crisp citrus freshness. Launched in 2019 and composed by perfumers Alberto Morillas and Harry Fremont, it opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and tangy rhubarb. This tart fruitiness immediately distinguishes it fro…

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CK One Summer 2021 by Calvin Klein brings a splash of bright refreshment designed for hot, sunny afternoons. It opens with an energetic rush of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and cool watery notes that immediately evoke chilled citrus water. As the initial mist settles, a juicy heart of crisp watermelon and tangy rhub…

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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's Edition or CK One Summer 2021?

CK One Collector's Edition takes 6 of 8 categories. CK One Collector's Edition is rated 3.81/5 from 200 votes; CK One Summer 2021 is rated 3.79/5 from 380 votes. Choose CK One Collector's Edition for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CK One Summer 2021 for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Collector's Edition or CK One Summer 2021?

CK One Collector's Edition lasts longest (CK One Collector's Edition 58/100, CK One Summer 2021 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Collector's Edition or CK One Summer 2021?

CK One Collector's Edition projects furthest (CK One Collector's Edition 55/100, CK One Summer 2021 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Collector's Edition and CK One Summer 2021 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Grapefruit and Ambroxan.

Is CK One Collector's Edition or CK One Summer 2021 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Collector's Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, CK One Collector's Edition is the stronger pick. CK One Collector's Edition suits daytime wear; CK One Summer 2021 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Collector's Edition and CK One Summer 2021?

CK One Collector's Edition has top notes of Bergamot, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pine needles, Rosemary and Gin, a base of Birch, Ambrettolide and Ambroxan. CK One Summer 2021 has top notes of Watery Notes, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Rhubarb, Watermelon and Eucalyptus, a base of Peach, White Woods and Ambroxan.