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CK One Summer 2009 vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 280 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Summer 2009 takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • CK One Summer 2009

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Noir Gem

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20094/6
Noir Gem2/6
Ratings & consensus
CK One Summer 2009
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
CK One Summer 2009
Sillage & projection
CK One Summer 2009
Value for money
Noir Gem
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Noir Gem
Fragranxe ranking
CK One Summer 2009

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CK One Summer 2009Calvin Klein
Noir GemI-Scents Premium
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 270 votes
Have 32%Had 29%Want 39%
3.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%
Category winnerCK One Summer 2009Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
52%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

270 votes

20%Love
20%Like
50%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityCK One Summer 2009

SillageCK One Summer 2009

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value86
Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
green92%
aquatic84%
ozonic77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CucumberLimeMintBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
Sea waterGreen AppleRosemaryLotus
Base2 to 4 hours
RumOakmossWoodsy NotesSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint
Heart2-3 hrs
CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe
Base4-6 hrs
LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir
Category winnerNoir GemLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring34
Summer100
Fall8
Winter4
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer100
Fall80
Winter40
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men35
Unisex50
Women15
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,905

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Summer 2009Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2009 by Calvin Klein delivers a crisp, refreshing splash built for hot weather. The opening hits with cool cucumber, sharp lime, iced mint, and zesty bergamot. It feels like slicing into cold citrus beside a chilled pool. As the top settles, sea water and green apple bring an ozonic, salty crispness supp…

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Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…

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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 2009 or Noir Gem?

CK One Summer 2009 takes 4 of 6 categories. CK One Summer 2009 is rated 4.17/5 from 270 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2009 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2009 or Noir Gem?

CK One Summer 2009 lasts longest (CK One Summer 2009 57/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2009 or Noir Gem?

CK One Summer 2009 projects furthest (CK One Summer 2009 53/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2009 and Noir Gem smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Bergamot and Rosemary.

Is CK One Summer 2009 or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

CK One Summer 2009 suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2009 and Noir Gem?

CK One Summer 2009 has top notes of Cucumber, Lime, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea water, Green Apple, Rosemary and Lotus, a base of Rum, Oakmoss, Woodsy Notes and Sandalwood. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

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