Fragrance comparison

CK One Gold vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,969 ratings analysed

CK One Gold

Calvin Klein

3.751,079 votes

Rank #37,374 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #27,484 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vent Vert takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK One Gold
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One Gold3/7

Vent Vert4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One GoldCalvin Klein

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 1,079 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerVent VertRating 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

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerCK One GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageVent Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value57

Category winnerCK One GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

herbal61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, 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

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerCK One GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex59

Women26

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,484

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher 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…

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Pierre Balmain's Vent Vert is a striking, classic green floral fragrance that prioritizes crisp, bracing foliage over sweetness. Built around a sharp galbanum core, this perfume offers an intensely fresh and awakening experience. It projects a clean, almost medicinal atmosphere that suits those who prefer structured, …

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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 Vent Vert?

Vent Vert takes 4 of 7 categories. CK One Gold is rated 3.75/5 from 1,079 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose CK One Gold for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Gold or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, CK One Gold 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Gold or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert projects furthest (Vent Vert 57/100, CK One Gold 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Gold and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is CK One Gold or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, CK One Gold is the stronger pick. CK One Gold suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Gold and Vent Vert?

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. Vent Vert has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Basil and Asafoetida, heart notes of Galbanum, Hiacynth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Iris and Sage.