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CK One Summer 2014 vs Hugo Dark Blue

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

Updated 3,125 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo Dark Blue takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • CK One Summer 2014

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Hugo Dark Blue

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

CK One Summer 20143/8
Hugo Dark Blue5/8
Ratings & consensus
CK One Summer 2014
Community sentiment
CK One Summer 2014
Longevity
Hugo Dark Blue
Sillage & projection
CK One Summer 2014
Value for money
Hugo Dark Blue
Versatility
Hugo Dark Blue
Note pyramid (duration)
Hugo Dark Blue
Fragranxe ranking
Hugo Dark Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CK One Summer 2014Calvin Klein
Hugo Dark BlueHugo Boss
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 611 votes
Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%
3.82/ 5 · 2,514 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerCK One Summer 2014Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

611 votes

22%Love
52%Like
13%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

2,514 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2014Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityHugo Dark Blue

SillageCK One Summer 2014

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value71
Category winnerHugo Dark BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic91%
sweet83%
woody74%
coconut65%
fresh spicy56%
citrus100%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
vanilla53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
LimeMelonGrapefruit
Heart1 to 2 hours
TequilaCypressFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
Coconut MilkSugarCedar
Top15-30 mins
GingerGrapefruitOrangeLimeLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
CypressCardamomMahoganyGeraniumSage
Base5-8 hrs
VanillaCedarBenzoinVetiverPatchouli
Category winnerHugo Dark BlueLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring34
Summer100
Fall8
Winter3
Day100
Night12
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day98
Night100
Category winnerHugo Dark BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men24
Unisex66
Women10
Men95
Unisex5
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,366

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews152

Category winnerHugo Dark BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2014 by Calvin Klein is a light citrus aromatic eau de toilette designed for warm weather casual wear. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime and grapefruit paired with watery melon, creating an instant cooling sensation. As the citrus settles, a central cocktail accord takes shape with crisp tequila…

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Hugo Dark Blue by Hugo Boss delivers an energetic, fizzy kick that balances sharp citrus with warm spices. It opens with an unmistakable splash of spicy ginger, tart lime, and bright grapefruit, giving off the refreshing vibe of chilled ginger ale served over ice. As it settles onto the skin, herbal cypress and aromat…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CK One Summer 2014 or Hugo Dark Blue?

Hugo Dark Blue takes 5 of 8 categories. CK One Summer 2014 is rated 4.08/5 from 611 votes; Hugo Dark Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 2,514 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2014 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hugo Dark Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2014 or Hugo Dark Blue?

Hugo Dark Blue lasts longest (Hugo Dark Blue 58/100, CK One Summer 2014 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2014 or Hugo Dark Blue?

CK One Summer 2014 projects furthest (CK One Summer 2014 53/100, Hugo Dark Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2014 and Hugo Dark Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Cypress and Cedar.

Is CK One Summer 2014 or Hugo Dark Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2014 is the stronger pick. For winter, Hugo Dark Blue is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2014 suits daytime wear; Hugo Dark Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2014 and Hugo Dark Blue?

CK One Summer 2014 has top notes of Lime, Melon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tequila, Cypress and Freesia, a base of Coconut Milk, Sugar and Cedar. Hugo Dark Blue has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit, Orange and Lime, heart notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Mahogany and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Benzoin and Vetiver.

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