CK One Essence vs No 6 by Raphael
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories.
CK One EssenceChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No 6 by RaphaelChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CK One Essence1/5
No 6 by Raphael4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- No 6 by Raphael
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No 6 by Raphael
- Sillage & projection
- No 6 by Raphael
- Value for money
- No 6 by Raphael
- 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 KleinNo 6 by RaphaelMilton LloydWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 709 votes
Have 53%Had 9%Want 38%
4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%
Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
37%Like
17%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
709 votes
60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo 6 by Raphael
SillageNo 6 by Raphael
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo 6 by RaphaelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus90%
green80%
aromatic70%
musky60%
powdery50%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
White TeaBergamotBlood OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
Green TeaMintGeranium
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskAustralian SandalwoodIncenseMoss
Top
VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint
Heart
GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum
Base
IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Mint, 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 seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall44
Winter18
Day100
Night29
Spring63
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night67
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#30,820
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#38,318
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCK One EssenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCK 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…
Reviews →No 6 by Raphael by Milton Lloyd opens with an energetic burst of lemon, mandarin orange, and crisp mint, backed by a sharp kick of black pepper. As the bright citrus top recedes, cedar and geranium lend a clean, structured middle layer that feels fresh and office-ready. The base settles into dry incense, cardamom, pre…
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 Essence or No 6 by Raphael?
No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories. CK One Essence is rated 4.02/5 from 709 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose CK One Essence for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK One Essence or No 6 by Raphael?
No 6 by Raphael lasts longest (No 6 by Raphael 77/100, CK One Essence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One Essence or No 6 by Raphael?
No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, CK One Essence 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One Essence and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mint, Geranium and Musk.
Is CK One Essence or No 6 by Raphael better for summer or winter?
CK One Essence suits daytime wear; No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One Essence and No 6 by Raphael?
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. No 6 by Raphael has top notes of Vetiver, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Grapefruit, Cedar, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Cardamom, Precious Woods and Musk.
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