CK One Essence vs Smeralda
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK One Essence takes 3 of 5 categories.
CK One EssenceChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SmeraldaChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
CK One Essence3/5
Smeralda2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- CK One Essence
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Smeralda
- Sillage & projection
- Smeralda
- Value for money
- CK One Essence
- 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 KleinSmeraldaTiziana TerenziWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 709 votes
Have 53%Had 9%Want 38%
3.58/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%
Category winnerCK One EssenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
37%Like
17%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
709 votes
26%Love
26%Like
26%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySmeralda
SillageSmeralda
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCK One EssenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus90%
green80%
aromatic70%
musky60%
powdery50%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy 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
Pink GrapefruitCognacMintMandarinGingerMyrtleBlack Pepper
Heart
Australian SandalwoodTobaccoAmbergrisIrisVirginian CedarBulgarian RoseCinnamon
Base
Madagascar VanillaLeatherVetiverIndian PatchouliMuskLabdanumIncense
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Mint, Musk and Australian Sandalwood. 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
Spring38
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day67
Night100
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#49,336
PerfumerPaolo Terenzi
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Smeralda opens with a crisp, refreshing splash of pink grapefruit, breezy mint, and mandarin that mimics the cool air of a Mediterranean coast. As the initial brightness settles, warm Virginia tobacco leaves and Bulgarian rose emerge to ground the blend, creating a cozy yet sophisticated contrast. The drydown pulls yo…
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 Smeralda?
CK One Essence takes 3 of 5 categories. CK One Essence is rated 4.02/5 from 709 votes; Smeralda is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose CK One Essence for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Smeralda for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, CK One Essence or Smeralda?
Smeralda lasts longest (Smeralda 84/100, CK One Essence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One Essence or Smeralda?
Smeralda projects furthest (Smeralda 70/100, CK One Essence 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One Essence and Smeralda smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mint, Musk and Australian Sandalwood.
Is CK One Essence or Smeralda better for summer or winter?
CK One Essence suits daytime wear; Smeralda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One Essence and Smeralda?
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. Smeralda has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Cognac, Mint and Mandarin, heart notes of Australian Sandalwood, Tobacco, Ambergris and Iris, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Leather, Vetiver and Indian Patchouli.
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