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CK One Summer 2012 vs Marquis

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

Updated 493 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Summer 2012 takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • CK One Summer 2012

    Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Marquis

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

CK One Summer 20122/3
Marquis1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
CK One Summer 2012
Sillage & projection
Marquis
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
CK One Summer 2012

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CK One Summer 2012Calvin Klein
MarquisThe Crown Perfumery Co.
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 491 votes
Have 35%Had 32%Want 32%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

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

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityCK One Summer 2012

SillageMarquis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value60
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aquatic100%
green92%
citrus84%
ozonic77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
green65%
woody53%
herbal42%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

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
BergamotLemonBasilNeroliGalbanumLimeArtemisiaMint
Heart
LavenderJuniper BerriesCorianderClary SageAngelicaRosemary
Base
Precious WoodsAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesLime, Mint, Bergamot 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men16
Unisex79
Women5
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,719

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Summer 2012Higher 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,…

Reviews →

Marquis by The Crown Perfumery Co. is a classic aromatic fougere that leans heavily into herbal and citrus textures. It opens with a bright blast of lime and mint before grounding itself in lavender and clary sage. Best suited for spring mornings and professional office settings, this fragrance offers a clean, traditi…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CK One Summer 2012 or Marquis?

CK One Summer 2012 takes 2 of 3 categories. CK One Summer 2012 is rated 4.03/5 from 491 votes; Marquis is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2012 for a aquatic and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Marquis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2012 or Marquis?

CK One Summer 2012 lasts longest (CK One Summer 2012 53/100, Marquis 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2012 or Marquis?

Projection is very close: Marquis 50/100, CK One Summer 2012 49/100 for sillage.

Do CK One Summer 2012 and Marquis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Bergamot and Rosemary.

Is CK One Summer 2012 or Marquis better for summer or winter?

CK One Summer 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2012 and Marquis?

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. Marquis has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Coriander and Clary Sage, a base of Precious Woods, Amber and Oakmoss.

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