Fragrance comparison

CK One Platinum Edition vs Paul Smith Man 2

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 367 ratings analysed

CK One Platinum Edition

Calvin Klein

4.08199 votes

Rank #28,149 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Paul Smith Man 2

Paul Smith

3.56168 votes

Rank #10,013 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Man 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK One Platinum Edition
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Man 2
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

CK One Platinum Edition3/7

Paul Smith Man 24/7

Ratings & consensus: CK One Platinum Edition
Community sentiment: CK One Platinum Edition
Longevity: Paul Smith Man 2
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Man 2
Value for money: Paul Smith Man 2
Versatility: CK One Platinum Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Man 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Platinum EditionCalvin Klein

Paul Smith Man 2Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

3.56/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%

Category winnerCK One Platinum EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

199 votes

20%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerCK One Platinum EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Man 2

SillagePaul Smith Man 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

aldehydic77%

lavender69%

fruity61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesGranny Smith appleCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderPink PepperCinnamon

Base3 to 5 hours

VetiverCashmere WoodAmber

Top

CardamomGrapefruitGranny Smith appleMandarin Orange

Heart

Cashmere WoodCinnamonNutmegLavender

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGranny Smith apple, Cardamom, Lavender and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for CK One Platinum Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall53

Winter23

Day100

Night28

Spring45

Summer41

Fall100

Winter83

Day77

Night100

Category winnerCK One Platinum EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,149

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis, Pierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Platinum Edition is a crisp, modern spin on the clean Calvin Klein aesthetic. It opens with an airy sparkle of aldehydes paired with tart Granny Smith apple and the cool bite of crushed cardamom. This brisk greeting quickly settles into an aromatic heart dominated by herbal lavender, tempered with faint pinches…

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Paul Smith Man 2 is a woody spicy EDT that opens with bright citrus, green apple and cardamom, then turns warmer with nutmeg, cinnamon and soft woods. It usually wears as a sweet, slightly powdery designer scent with a fresh edge. It suits someone who wants an easy autumn to spring daily fragrance at a fair price. Sam…

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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 Platinum Edition or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. CK One Platinum Edition is rated 4.08/5 from 199 votes; Paul Smith Man 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 168 votes. Choose CK One Platinum Edition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Man 2 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Platinum Edition or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 lasts longest (Paul Smith Man 2 69/100, CK One Platinum Edition 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Platinum Edition or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 projects furthest (Paul Smith Man 2 63/100, CK One Platinum Edition 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Platinum Edition and Paul Smith Man 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Granny Smith apple, Cardamom, Lavender and Cinnamon.

Is CK One Platinum Edition or Paul Smith Man 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Platinum Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Paul Smith Man 2 is the stronger pick. CK One Platinum Edition suits daytime wear; Paul Smith Man 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Platinum Edition and Paul Smith Man 2?

CK One Platinum Edition has top notes of Aldehydes, Granny Smith apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Paul Smith Man 2 has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.