Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2012 vs Pyxis

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 534 ratings analysed

4 wins

CK One Summer 2012

Calvin Klein

4.03491 votes

Rank #27,719 AquaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Pyxis

Scents of Time

4.1243 votes

Rank #32,950 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Summer 2012 takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK One Summer 2012
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pyxis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20124/7

Pyxis3/7

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2012
Community sentiment: CK One Summer 2012
Longevity: Pyxis
Sillage & projection: Pyxis
Value for money: CK One Summer 2012
Versatility: Pyxis
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

PyxisScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 35%Had 32%Want 32%

4.12/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 36%Had 19%Want 45%

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

50%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPyxis

SillagePyxis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCK One Summer 2012Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

mossy77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both 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

PeachBasilRosemaryLavenderBergamotMint

Heart

Tincture of RoseJasmine

Base

oak mossBenzoinSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Rosemary and Sandalwood. 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

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night67

Category winnerPyxisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex79

Women5

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,719

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,950

PerfumerMichael Evans

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Pyxis by Scents of Time is a classic chypre for women, launched in 2008 by perfumer Michael Evans. It opens with a bright, herbaceous mix of basil, rosemary, and bergamot before settling into a soft floral heart of rose and jasmine. The base provides a sturdy foundation of oak moss and warm sandalwood, creating an ele…

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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 Pyxis?

CK One Summer 2012 takes 4 of 7 categories. CK One Summer 2012 is rated 4.03/5 from 491 votes; Pyxis is rated 4.12/5 from 43 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2012 for a aquatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pyxis for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2012 or Pyxis?

Pyxis lasts longest (Pyxis 80/100, CK One Summer 2012 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2012 or Pyxis?

Pyxis projects furthest (Pyxis 72/100, CK One Summer 2012 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2012 and Pyxis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Rosemary and Sandalwood.

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

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

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

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. Pyxis has top notes of Peach, Basil, Rosemary and Lavender, heart notes of Tincture of Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Amber.