Fragrance comparison

CK One Essence vs Aequor

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 721 ratings analysed

CK One Essence

Calvin Klein

4.02709 votes

Rank #30,820 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Aequor

JAFRA

4.5012 votes

Rank #31,939 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aequor takes 4 of 5 categories.

CK One Essence
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aequor
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One Essence1/5

Aequor4/5

Ratings & consensus: Aequor
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aequor
Sillage & projection: Aequor
Value for money: Aequor
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One EssenceCalvin Klein

AequorJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 709 votes

Have 53%Had 9%Want 38%

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 58%Had 12%Want 31%

Category winnerAequorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

709 votes

58%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAequor

SillageAequor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAequorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

green80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

powdery50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

White TeaBergamotBlood OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green TeaMintGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskAustralian SandalwoodIncenseMoss

Top

BergamotBlack PepperMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

Herbal NotesGeraniumLavenderRed Apple

Base

MuskMossAmberCedarPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Geranium and Musk. Durations are only published for CK One Essence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall44

Winter18

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer70

Fall50

Winter10

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex51

Women7

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,820

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCK One EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Essence by Calvin Klein updates the classic 1994 profile with deeper presence and punchy clarity. The scent opens with a burst of tart bergamot and juicy blood orange, cut through by crisp white tea and a touch of black pepper. As the citrus settles, herbal green tea and cooling mint bring a clean, refreshing c…

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Aequor by JAFRA offers a crisp woody profile built on fresh spices and citrus. It opens with a bright mix of bergamot and black pepper before settling into a steady, aromatic heart of geranium and lavender. This versatile masculine scent suits daily office wear or casual spring afternoons, providing a clean presence t…

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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 Essence or Aequor?

Aequor takes 4 of 5 categories. CK One Essence is rated 4.02/5 from 709 votes; Aequor is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose CK One Essence for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aequor for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Essence or Aequor?

They last about the same: Aequor 62/100, CK One Essence 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, CK One Essence or Aequor?

Projection is very close: Aequor 52/100, CK One Essence 50/100 for sillage.

Do CK One Essence and Aequor smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Geranium and Musk.

Is CK One Essence or Aequor better for summer or winter?

CK One Essence suits daytime wear; Aequor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Essence and Aequor?

CK One Essence has top notes of White Tea, Bergamot, Blood Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Green Tea, Mint and Geranium, a base of Musk, Australian Sandalwood, Incense and Moss. Aequor has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium, Lavender and Red Apple, a base of Musk, Moss, Amber and Cedar.