Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2015 vs Penn State University Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 328 ratings analysed

2 wins

CK One Summer 2015

Calvin Klein

3.87328 votes

Rank #29,600 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Penn State University Men

Masik Collegiate Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #71,069 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Summer 2015 takes 2 of 3 categories.

CK One Summer 2015
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Penn State University Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

CK One Summer 20152/3

Penn State University Men1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Penn State University Men
Sillage & projection: CK One Summer 2015
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Summer 2015

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2015Calvin Klein

Penn State University MenMasik Collegiate Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 328 votes

Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPenn State University Men

SillageCK One Summer 2015

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

mossy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

ArtemisiaBergamotJuniper BerriesGinLime

Heart

Violet LeafCypressPepperClary SageLavender

Base

Haitian VetiverMossBlack AmberIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesGin, Juniper Berries and Lime. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex61

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,600

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Summer 2015Higher 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 …

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Penn State University Men opens with a brisk splash of iced gin, tart lime, and bitter juniper berries. The crisp herbal bite softens as green cypress, crushed violet leaf, and peppery lavender move into the center. Haitian vetiver, damp oakmoss, and patchouli anchor the base, giving the blend an earthy barbershop dry…

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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 lasts longer, CK One Summer 2015 or Penn State University Men?

Penn State University Men lasts longest (Penn State University Men 100/100, CK One Summer 2015 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2015 or Penn State University Men?

Projection is very close: CK One Summer 2015 51/100, Penn State University Men 50/100 for sillage.

Do CK One Summer 2015 and Penn State University Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Gin, Juniper Berries and Lime.

Is CK One Summer 2015 or Penn State University Men better for summer or winter?

CK One Summer 2015 suits daytime wear; Penn State University Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2015 and Penn State University Men?

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. Penn State University Men has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Gin, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cypress, Pepper and Clary Sage, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Moss, Black Amber and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.