Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2012 vs Ocean

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 564 ratings analysed

CK One Summer 2012

Calvin Klein

4.03491 votes

Rank #27,719 AquaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,109 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories.

CK One Summer 2012
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20122/7

Ocean5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2012Calvin Klein

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 35%Had 32%Want 32%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

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

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aquatic, ozonic 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

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLotus and Driftwood. 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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex79

Women5

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,719

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher 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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Ocean by Nabeel is a 2023 unisex release that pairs clean sea breezes with soft summer flowers. The scent combines sharp lime and wet ozonic notes with a heart of powdery iris and airy lotus. It eventually settles on skin with a smooth base of white musk and sweet coconut, making it a reliable casual option for hot da…

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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 Ocean?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. CK One Summer 2012 is rated 4.03/5 from 491 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2012 for a aquatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2012 or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, CK One Summer 2012 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2012 or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, CK One Summer 2012 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2012 and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, ozonic and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lotus and Driftwood.

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

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

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

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. Ocean has top notes of Marine notes, Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Rose, Lotus, Driftwood and Cedar, a base of Musk, White Musk, Ambergris and Precious Woods.