Fragrance comparison

CK One Gold vs Signature IV

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,082 ratings analysed

2 wins

CK One Gold

Calvin Klein

3.751,079 votes

Rank #37,374 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #50,625 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Gold takes 2 of 2 categories.

CK One Gold
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One Gold2/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 1,079 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCK One GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

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

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

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex59

Women26

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Signature IV is a dense aromatic woody scent built around bright citrus, pepper, herbs, and a warm ambered base. It opens brisk and spicy, then settles into lavender, juniper, soft florals, moss, leather, and vanilla-tonka warmth. This looks best for someone who likes classic masculine structure with a fuller, slightl…

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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 Gold or Signature IV?

CK One Gold takes 2 of 2 categories. CK One Gold is rated 3.75/5 from 1,079 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose CK One Gold for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do CK One Gold and Signature IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is CK One Gold or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

CK One Gold suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Gold and Signature IV?

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. Signature IV has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Cardamon, Geranium, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Cinnamon.