Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2012 vs Nero Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 498 ratings analysed

CK One Summer 2012

Calvin Klein

4.03491 votes

Rank #27,719 AquaticGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nero Man

Kappa

3.297 votes

Rank #59,793 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nero Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

CK One Summer 2012
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nero Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20121/4

Nero Man3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nero Man
Sillage & projection: Nero Man
Value for money: Nero Man
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

Nero ManKappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 35%Had 32%Want 32%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

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

0%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityNero Man

SillageNero Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNero ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Water NotesGranny Smith appleLotusRosemary

Base2 to 4 hours

DriftwoodRumSandalwoodoak moss

Top

RosemaryBergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

CorianderFreesiaCyclamen

Base

MuskPatchoulioak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Rosemary and oak moss. 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex79

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,719

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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,…

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Kappa Nero Man is a fresh, budget-friendly cologne designed for casual daily wear. Launched in 2010, the scent blends bracing citruses with a dry, mossy base. It suits active men looking for a clean, post-shower splash to wear during hot summer afternoons without overthinking.

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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 Nero Man?

Nero Man takes 3 of 4 categories. CK One Summer 2012 is rated 4.03/5 from 491 votes; Nero Man is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2012 for a aquatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nero Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2012 or Nero Man?

Nero Man lasts longest (Nero Man 60/100, CK One Summer 2012 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2012 or Nero Man?

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

Do CK One Summer 2012 and Nero Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Rosemary and oak moss.

Is CK One Summer 2012 or Nero Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2012 and Nero Man?

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. Nero Man has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Coriander, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.