Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2016 vs CK One Summer 2018

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 697 ratings analysed

4 wins

CK One Summer 2016

Calvin Klein

3.95372 votes

Rank #28,787 CitrusFresh

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56%scent match

Closely related

CK One Summer 2018

Calvin Klein

3.74325 votes

Rank #30,163 CitrusFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Summer 2016 takes 4 of 8 categories.

CK One Summer 2016
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CK One Summer 2018
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20164/8

CK One Summer 20183/8

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2016
Community sentiment: CK One Summer 2016
Longevity: CK One Summer 2018
Sillage & projection: CK One Summer 2018
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: CK One Summer 2018
Note pyramid (duration): CK One Summer 2016
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Summer 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2016Calvin Klein

CK One Summer 2018Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 372 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

3.74/ 5 · 325 votes

Have 51%Had 20%Want 29%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

372 votes

24%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

325 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCK One Summer 2018

SillageCK One Summer 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

fruity77%

green69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh91%

tropical83%

fruity74%

coconut65%

sweet56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

MojitoLimeLemonGreen AppleGinger

Heart1 to 2 hours

GuavaJuniperTahitian Tiare Flower

Base2 to 4 hours

Coconut MilkCedarMoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

MojitoLimeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GuavaWhite FlowersPineapple

Base2 to 3 hours

Coconut MilkCedar

Category winnerCK One Summer 2016Longest dry-down: 2 to 4 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer100

Fall6

Winter3

Day100

Night16

Spring52

Summer100

Fall11

Winter6

Day100

Night24

Category winnerCK One Summer 2018Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex52

Women11

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,163

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Summer 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2016 by Calvin Klein is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance designed for effortless warm-weather wear. It opens with an energetic burst of lime, tart green apple, zesty lemon, and a cool mojito note spiked with fresh ginger. As the sharp citrus settles, the scent introduces a tropical heart of juicy guava,…

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Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2018 delivers an energizing burst of sunshine built around bright citrus and lush tropical fruit. The opening arrives with a lively mix of lime, lemon, and a crisp mojito accord that instantly cools the senses. As that initial zesty sparkle settles, middle notes of sweet guava, juicy pineapp…

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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 2016 or CK One Summer 2018?

CK One Summer 2016 takes 4 of 8 categories. CK One Summer 2016 is rated 3.95/5 from 372 votes; CK One Summer 2018 is rated 3.74/5 from 325 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2016 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CK One Summer 2018 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2016 or CK One Summer 2018?

CK One Summer 2018 lasts longest (CK One Summer 2018 57/100, CK One Summer 2016 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2016 or CK One Summer 2018?

Projection is very close: CK One Summer 2018 54/100, CK One Summer 2016 52/100 for sillage.

Do CK One Summer 2016 and CK One Summer 2018 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Mojito, Lime, Lemon and Guava.

Is CK One Summer 2016 or CK One Summer 2018 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, CK One Summer 2018 is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2016 suits daytime wear; CK One Summer 2018 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2016 and CK One Summer 2018?

CK One Summer 2016 has top notes of Mojito, Lime, Lemon and Green Apple, heart notes of Guava, Juniper and Tahitian Tiare Flower, a base of Coconut Milk, Cedar and Moss. CK One Summer 2018 has top notes of Mojito, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Guava, White Flowers and Pineapple, a base of Coconut Milk and Cedar.