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CK One Gold vs Marquise

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

Updated 1,093 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • CK One Gold

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Marquise

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

CK One Gold3/5
Marquise2/5
Ratings & consensus
CK One Gold
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Marquise
Sillage & projection
Marquise
Value for money
CK One Gold
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
CK One Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CK One GoldCalvin Klein
MarquiseNimere Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 1,079 votes
Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%
3.79/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 5%Had 12%Want 83%
Category winnerCK One GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
21%Love
50%Like
15%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

1,079 votes

21%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityMarquise

SillageMarquise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price value50
Category winnerCK One GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
white floral69%
herbal61%
amber100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
tobacco77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
FigBergamotSage
Heart1 to 2 hours
NeroliJasmineViolet
Base2 to 4 hours
Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli
Top
FigBlack CurrantChampacaGalbanumArtemisiaSaffronBergamotelemi
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangTuberoseSandalwoodNeroliNarcissusIrisCedar
Base
TobaccoLabdanumMyrrhCacaoOakmossCarnationHoneyStyrax
InformationalShared notesFig, Bergamot and Neroli. Durations are only published for CK One Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall68
Winter33
Day100
Night37
Spring67
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men15
Unisex59
Women26
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,429

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCK One GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Gold by Calvin Klein brings a juicy, sweet twist to the classic fresh profile that defined the nineties. Released as an eau de toilette, it opens with a bright burst of fresh-peeled bergamot paired with sweet green fig and an earthy dash of sage. As the citrus top calms, soft floral tones of neroli, jasmine, an…

Reviews →

Marquise is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans heavily into sweet amber and warm spicy accords. The composition opens with a sharp burst of fig and saffron before settling into a dense, long-wearing base of tobacco, cacao, and honey. It is an adventurous choice for enthusiasts who enjoy rich, cold-weather scents…

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 Gold or Marquise?

CK One Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. CK One Gold is rated 3.75/5 from 1,079 votes; Marquise is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose CK One Gold for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Marquise for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Gold or Marquise?

Marquise lasts longest (Marquise 80/100, CK One Gold 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Gold or Marquise?

Marquise projects furthest (Marquise 78/100, CK One Gold 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Gold and Marquise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Fig, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is CK One Gold or Marquise better for summer or winter?

CK One Gold suits daytime wear; Marquise suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Gold and Marquise?

CK One Gold has top notes of Fig, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Marquise has top notes of Fig, Black Currant, Champaca and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Sandalwood, a base of Tobacco, Labdanum, Myrrh and Cacao.

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