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CK One Summer 2008 vs Quasar Graffiti

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

Updated 347 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Summer 2008 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • CK One Summer 2008

    Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Quasar Graffiti

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

CK One Summer 20086/7
Quasar Graffiti1/7
Ratings & consensus
CK One Summer 2008
Community sentiment
CK One Summer 2008
Longevity
CK One Summer 2008
Sillage & projection
CK One Summer 2008
Value for money
CK One Summer 2008
Versatility
CK One Summer 2008
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Quasar Graffiti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CK One Summer 2008Calvin Klein
Quasar GraffitiO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 232 votes
Have 29%Had 29%Want 41%
3.46/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 49%Had 40%Want 11%
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

13%Love
47%Like
18%Ok
17%Dislike
5%Hate

115 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate62
Category winners

LongevityCK One Summer 2008

SillageCK One Summer 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value68
Category winnerCK One Summer 2008Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
ozonic100%
aquatic83%
green65%
aromatic48%
fresh spicy30%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
woody61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both green, 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

Top
MintPineappleBergamot
Heart
CachaçaWoodsy NotesCardamomGeraniumCloveLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberPatchouli
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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCK One Summer 2008Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men30
Unisex52
Women19
Men79
Unisex21
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,220

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,864

PerfumerGabriela Maldonado

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerQuasar GraffitiHigher 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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Quasar Graffiti opens with a chilling blast of crisp spearmint, tart bergamot, and sweet sliced pineapple that instantly wakes up your senses. As the icy citrus rush settles on your skin, a smooth splash of Brazilian sugarcane cachaça mixes with spicy cardamom and clean geranium petals. The base dries down into cozy s…

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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 Quasar Graffiti?

CK One Summer 2008 takes 6 of 7 categories. CK One Summer 2008 is rated 4.25/5 from 232 votes; Quasar Graffiti is rated 3.46/5 from 115 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2008 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Graffiti for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2008 or Quasar Graffiti?

CK One Summer 2008 lasts longest (CK One Summer 2008 64/100, Quasar Graffiti 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2008 or Quasar Graffiti?

CK One Summer 2008 projects furthest (CK One Summer 2008 58/100, Quasar Graffiti 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2008 and Quasar Graffiti smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Cardamom, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

Is CK One Summer 2008 or Quasar Graffiti better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Graffiti is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2008 and Quasar Graffiti?

CK One Summer 2008 features Watermelon, Cucumber, Mint, Cardamom and Musk. Quasar Graffiti has top notes of Mint, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cachaça, Woodsy Notes, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.

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