CK One Shock For Her vs Maxim's de Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.
CK One Shock For HerChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Maxim's de ParisChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
CK One Shock For Her1/7
Maxim's de Paris5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maxim's de Paris
- Community sentiment
- Maxim's de Paris
- Longevity
- Maxim's de Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Maxim's de Paris
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- CK One Shock For Her
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maxim's de Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK One Shock For HerCalvin KleinMaxim's de ParisMaxim's de ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 3,274 votes
Have 43%Had 36%Want 20%
4.12/ 5 · 283 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
54%Like
7%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
3,274 votes
51%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
247 votes
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaxim's de Paris
SillageMaxim's de Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity91%
vanilla83%
floral74%
chocolate65%
warm spicy56%
floral100%
green92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Passion FlowerRed PoppyPeony
Heart1 to 2 hours
BlackberryMexican chocolateNarcissusJasmine
Base2 to 4 hours
VanilleMuskAmberPatchouli
Top
HyacinthCassisMelonMint
Heart
RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower
Base
oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille
InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Jasmine, Vanille and Musk. Durations are only published for CK One Shock For Her, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer100
Fall61
Winter41
Day100
Night24
Spring67
Summer24
Fall100
Winter88
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCK One Shock For HerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,103
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, IFF
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,603
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCK One Shock For Her by Calvin Klein turns away from the fresh, shared citrus of the original nineties line to offer a sweet, fruity floral with a soft gourmand base. This calvin klein perfume opens on a lively floral surge of passion flower, pink peony, and red poppy, giving it a bright and lightly sweet introduction…
Reviews →Maxim's de Paris is a classic green floral chypre with a plush rose heart, mossy depth, and a faint fruity lift from melon and cassis. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into powdery florals, oakmoss, patchouli, soft woods, and amber. This suits someone who enjoys vintage-leaning perfumes with structure and cha…
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 Shock For Her or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. CK One Shock For Her is rated 3.80/5 from 3,274 votes; Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes. Choose CK One Shock For Her for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
Which lasts longer, CK One Shock For Her or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris lasts longest (Maxim's de Paris 71/100, CK One Shock For Her 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One Shock For Her or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, CK One Shock For Her 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One Shock For Her and Maxim's de Paris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Jasmine, Vanille and Musk.
Is CK One Shock For Her or Maxim's de Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK One Shock For Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. CK One Shock For Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One Shock For Her and Maxim's de Paris?
CK One Shock For Her has top notes of Passion Flower, Red Poppy and Peony, heart notes of Blackberry, Mexican chocolate, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Musk, Amber and Patchouli. Maxim's de Paris has top notes of Hyacinth, Cassis, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.
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