Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2008 vs Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 304 ratings analysed

CK One Summer 2008

Calvin Klein

4.25232 votes

Rank #26,220 OzonicAquatic

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26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.9672 votes

Rank #15,917 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK One Summer 2008
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20083/7

Le Male Summer Fragrance 20094/7

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2008
Community sentiment: CK One Summer 2008
Longevity: Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009
Sillage & projection: Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009
Value for money: CK One Summer 2008
Versatility: Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2008Calvin Klein

Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009Jean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 41%

3.96/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 49%Had 25%Want 26%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2008Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

232 votes

26%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2008Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLe Male Summer Fragrance 2009

SillageLe Male Summer Fragrance 2009

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCK One Summer 2008Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic83%

green65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonCucumberMintCardamomMuskWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CardamomLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerMuskVanillaMintBergamotCarawayAmberTonka BeanCinnamonWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Cardamom, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for CK One Summer 2008, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer100

Fall7

Winter3

Day100

Night19

Spring61

Summer100

Fall27

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Category winnerLe Male Summer Fragrance 2009Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex52

Women19

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,220

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLe Male Summer Fragrance 2009Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2008 by Calvin Klein is a light, ozonic fragrance built around cooling fruit and crisp greens. It opens immediately with juicy watermelon and watery cucumber, creating an impression like sliced fruit served over crushed ice. Fresh mint and warm cardamom soon emerge, giving the watery top a pleasant aroma…

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 swaps the heavy, thick vanilla of the original bottle for a lighter, breezy character. It opens with sharp mint and bracing bergamot, bringing immediate cooling relief to hot summer afternoons. As it settles on skin, orange blossom and lavender add a clean, soapy textur…

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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 Summer 2008 or Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009?

Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 takes 4 of 7 categories. CK One Summer 2008 is rated 4.25/5 from 232 votes; Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 is rated 3.96/5 from 72 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2008 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2008 or Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009?

They last about the same: Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 65/100, CK One Summer 2008 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2008 or Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009?

Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 projects furthest (Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 66/100, CK One Summer 2008 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2008 and Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Cardamom, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

Is CK One Summer 2008 or Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2008 suits daytime wear; Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2008 and Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009?

CK One Summer 2008 features Watermelon, Cucumber, Mint, Cardamom and Musk. Le Male Summer Fragrance 2009 features Cardamom, Lavender, African Orange Flower, Musk and Vanilla.