CK One Shock For Him vs L'Altra Follia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CK One Shock For HimChoose it for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Altra FolliaChoose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CK One Shock For Him2/4
L'Altra Follia2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- CK One Shock For Him
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Altra Follia
- Sillage & projection
- CK One Shock For Him
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Altra Follia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK One Shock For HimCalvin KleinL'Altra FolliaRivaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 7,383 votes
Have 61%Had 23%Want 16%
3.73/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%
Category winnerCK One Shock For HimRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
7,383 votes
44%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Altra Follia
SillageCK One Shock For Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothtobacco100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
soft spicy100%
anis92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LavenderClementineCucumber
Heart1 to 2 hours
CardamomPepperBasilOsmanthus
Base4 to 6 hours
TobaccoAmberPatchouliWoodsy NotesMusk
Top
Star AniseTobaccoBasil
Heart
CardamomCinnamonCarawayPepper
Base
LicoriceCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Basil and Tobacco. Durations are only published for CK One Shock For Him, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer18
Fall100
Winter99
Day72
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,406
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, IFF
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,186
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerL'Altra FolliaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCK One Shock For Him by Calvin Klein takes the fresh heritage of the original line in a much warmer, darker direction. Built around a prominent tobacco accord, this eau de toilette opens with a brisk splash of cucumber, juicy clementine, and herbal lavender. The freshness quickly gives way to a heart of black pepper, …
Reviews →L'Altra Follia by Riva is a striking unisex aromatic scent launched in 2008. It leans into a complex structure built around star anise, tobacco leaf, and basil. This perfume serves as a versatile choice for those who appreciate spicy, herbal compositions that remain grounded yet intriguing, making it a solid candidate…
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 Him or L'Altra Follia?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. CK One Shock For Him is rated 4.05/5 from 7,383 votes; L'Altra Follia is rated 3.73/5 from 18 votes. Choose CK One Shock For Him for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L'Altra Follia for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK One Shock For Him or L'Altra Follia?
L'Altra Follia lasts longest (L'Altra Follia 74/100, CK One Shock For Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK One Shock For Him or L'Altra Follia?
CK One Shock For Him projects furthest (CK One Shock For Him 54/100, L'Altra Follia 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One Shock For Him and L'Altra Follia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Basil and Tobacco.
Is CK One Shock For Him or L'Altra Follia better for summer or winter?
CK One Shock For Him suits evening wear; L'Altra Follia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One Shock For Him and L'Altra Follia?
CK One Shock For Him has top notes of Lavender, Clementine and Cucumber, heart notes of Cardamom, Pepper, Basil and Osmanthus, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Woodsy Notes. L'Altra Follia has top notes of Star Anise, Tobacco and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Caraway and Pepper, a base of Licorice, Cedar and Vetiver.
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