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CK One Summer 2015 vs Bon Viveur

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

Updated 501 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bon Viveur takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • CK One Summer 2015

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

  • Bon Viveur

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20153/7
Bon Viveur4/7
Ratings & consensus
CK One Summer 2015
Community sentiment
CK One Summer 2015
Longevity
Bon Viveur
Sillage & projection
Bon Viveur
Value for money
CK One Summer 2015
Versatility
Bon Viveur
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bon Viveur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CK One Summer 2015Calvin Klein
Bon ViveurNaughton & Wilson
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 328 votes
Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%
3.90/ 5 · 173 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerCK One Summer 2015Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
23%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

328 votes

48%Love
25%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
10%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2015Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityBon Viveur

SillageBon Viveur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value55
Category winnerCK One Summer 2015Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus90%
woody80%
ozonic70%
aquatic60%
fresh spicy50%
citrus100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
woody70%
warm spicy60%
earthy50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonLemon PeelGinTonic WaterJuniper BerriesLimeWatermelon
Heart1 to 2 hours
CucumberGingerStar Anise
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskWoody NotesPatchouliAmber
Top
LemonLemongrassLimeBay LeafBasilMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
ClovePepperGinWatermelon
Base
OakmossHaitian VetiverCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLemon, Gin, Lime and Watermelon. Durations are only published for CK One Summer 2015, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring35
Summer100
Fall7
Winter1
Day100
Night9
Spring100
Summer83
Fall80
Winter33
Day100
Night47
Category winnerBon ViveurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men34
Unisex61
Women5
Men91
Unisex7
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,600

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,284

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerBon ViveurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2015 by Calvin Klein opens with a bright splash of lemon, lime, and fizzy tonic water alongside crisp juniper berries and gin. The citrus is crisp, bitter, and zesty, resembling an iced drink on a sweltering afternoon. Soon, watery cucumber and sliced watermelon soften the sharp edges, backed by a light …

Reviews →

Bon Viveur by Naughton and Wilson is a crisp citrus fougere that balances sharp lime and mandarin with gin and a clove heart. It avoids the heavy sweetness found in modern designer releases, offering a clean, sophisticated profile. Ideal for the office or daytime spring outings, this 2021 launch leans into a classic, …

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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 2015 or Bon Viveur?

Bon Viveur takes 4 of 7 categories. CK One Summer 2015 is rated 3.87/5 from 328 votes; Bon Viveur is rated 3.90/5 from 173 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2015 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bon Viveur for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2015 or Bon Viveur?

Bon Viveur lasts longest (Bon Viveur 71/100, CK One Summer 2015 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2015 or Bon Viveur?

Bon Viveur projects furthest (Bon Viveur 57/100, CK One Summer 2015 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2015 and Bon Viveur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Gin, Lime and Watermelon.

Is CK One Summer 2015 or Bon Viveur better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2015 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bon Viveur is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2015 suits daytime wear; Bon Viveur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2015 and Bon Viveur?

CK One Summer 2015 has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Peel, Gin and Tonic Water, heart notes of Cucumber, Ginger and Star Anise, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Amber. Bon Viveur has top notes of Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Clove, Pepper, Gin and Watermelon, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.

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