CK One Summer 2012 vs Noir Gem
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK One Summer 2012 takes 3 of 6 categories.
CK One Summer 2012Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Noir GemChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK One Summer 20123/6
Noir Gem2/6
- Ratings & consensus
- CK One Summer 2012
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- CK One Summer 2012
- Value for money
- Noir Gem
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Noir Gem
- 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 KleinNoir GemI-Scents PremiumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 491 votes
Have 35%Had 32%Want 32%
3.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%
Category winnerCK One Summer 2012Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
491 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
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageCK One Summer 2012
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNoir GemBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
green92%
citrus84%
ozonic77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CucumberLimeMintBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
Water NotesGranny Smith appleLotusRosemary
Base2 to 4 hours
DriftwoodRumSandalwoodoak moss
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 seasonSpring35
Summer100
Fall6
Winter3
Day100
Night13
Spring100
Summer100
Fall80
Winter40
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,719
PerfumerRichard Herpin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,905
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCK One Summer 2012Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCK 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 →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, CK One Summer 2012 or Noir Gem?
CK One Summer 2012 takes 3 of 6 categories. CK One Summer 2012 is rated 4.03/5 from 491 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2012 for a aquatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. 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 2012 or Noir Gem?
They last about the same: CK One Summer 2012 53/100, Noir Gem 53/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, CK One Summer 2012 or Noir Gem?
CK One Summer 2012 projects furthest (CK One Summer 2012 49/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK One Summer 2012 and Noir Gem smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Bergamot and Rosemary.
Is CK One Summer 2012 or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?
CK One Summer 2012 suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK One Summer 2012 and Noir Gem?
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. 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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