Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2012 vs Made for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 721 ratings analysed

5 wins

CK One Summer 2012

Calvin Klein

4.03491 votes

Rank #27,719 AquaticGreen

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Made for Men

Bruno Banani

3.38230 votes

Rank #18,994 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Summer 2012 takes 5 of 7 categories.

CK One Summer 2012
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Made for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

CK One Summer 20125/7

Made for Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2012
Community sentiment: CK One Summer 2012
Longevity: CK One Summer 2012
Sillage & projection: CK One Summer 2012
Value for money: Made for Men
Versatility: CK One Summer 2012
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Made for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2012Calvin Klein

Made for MenBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 35%Had 32%Want 32%

3.38/ 5 · 230 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2012Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

491 votes

12%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

230 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2012Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCK One Summer 2012

SillageCK One Summer 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMade for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aquatic, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Water NotesGranny Smith appleLotusRosemary

Base2 to 4 hours

DriftwoodRumSandalwoodoak moss

Top

Granny Smith appleBergamotRosemary

Heart

Water NotesGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Water Notes, Granny Smith apple and Rosemary. Durations are only published for CK One Summer 2012, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer100

Fall6

Winter3

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK One Summer 2012Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex79

Women5

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,719

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMade for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2012 by Calvin Klein delivers a crisp, refreshing splash built specifically for warm sunny days. The scent opens with a cooling surge of cucumber and crisp mint, brightened by tart lime and zesty bergamot. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of clean water notes and tart Granny Smith apple emerges,…

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Bruno Banani Made for Men is a budget aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, crisp green apple note with cool geranium and a light cedar base. Designed as a casual, day-to-day scent for warmer weather, it offers a quick splash of freshness. It works best for post-workout wear or relaxed weekend errands during spring an…

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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 2012 or Made for Men?

CK One Summer 2012 takes 5 of 7 categories. CK One Summer 2012 is rated 4.03/5 from 491 votes; Made for Men is rated 3.38/5 from 230 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2012 for a aquatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Made for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2012 or Made for Men?

CK One Summer 2012 lasts longest (CK One Summer 2012 53/100, Made for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2012 or Made for Men?

CK One Summer 2012 projects furthest (CK One Summer 2012 49/100, Made for Men 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2012 and Made for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Water Notes, Granny Smith apple and Rosemary.

Is CK One Summer 2012 or Made for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2012 is the stronger pick. For winter, Made for Men is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2012 and Made for Men?

CK One Summer 2012 has top notes of Cucumber, Lime, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, Granny Smith apple, Lotus and Rosemary, a base of Driftwood, Rum, Sandalwood and oak moss. Made for Men has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Water Notes and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.