Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2017 vs High-Grade

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 198 ratings analysed

CK One Summer 2017

Calvin Klein

3.64192 votes

Rank #39,381 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

High-Grade

CIEL Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #57,584 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

High-Grade takes 3 of 5 categories.

CK One Summer 2017
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
High-Grade
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

CK One Summer 20172/5

High-Grade3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: High-Grade
Sillage & projection: High-Grade
Value for money: CK One Summer 2017
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): High-Grade
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Summer 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2017Calvin Klein

High-GradeCIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 51%Had 24%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

192 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHigh-Grade

SillageHigh-Grade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCK One Summer 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy86%

ozonic72%

fresh spicy58%

aquatic44%

green30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CucumberLimeCitron

Heart1 to 2 hours

PepperWhite PepperGingerSaffron

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskGuaiac Wood

Top20-30 mins

GingerPepperNutmegBlack CurrantBergamotLimeTobacco

Heart2-4 hrs

Dried FruitsGardeniaSandalwoodGeraniumHeliotropeLeatherGuaiac Wood

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMuskCedarLabdanumTonka BeanAmber

Category winnerHigh-GradeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer100

Fall12

Winter8

Day100

Night26

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex63

Women6

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,584

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Summer 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2017 by Calvin Klein delivers a crisp, thirst-quenching splash of tart citron, sour lime, and watery cucumber right from the first spray. It feels like an ice-cold glass of water poured in hot weather, offering an immediate cooling sensation. As the zesty citrus and ozonic freshness settle, the heart int…

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High-Grade by CIEL Parfum opens with a sharp flash of fresh ginger, black currant, and cracked black pepper. The citrus burns off quickly. Soon after, warm nutmeg and sweet dried fruits merge into a rich core of cedar and guaiac wood. It smells dense. A subtle tobacco edge cuts through the fruitiness without turning b…

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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 2017 or High-Grade?

High-Grade takes 3 of 5 categories. CK One Summer 2017 is rated 3.64/5 from 192 votes; High-Grade is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2017 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose High-Grade for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2017 or High-Grade?

High-Grade lasts longest (High-Grade 68/100, CK One Summer 2017 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2017 or High-Grade?

High-Grade projects furthest (High-Grade 56/100, CK One Summer 2017 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2017 and High-Grade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Pepper, Ginger and Musk.

Is CK One Summer 2017 or High-Grade better for summer or winter?

CK One Summer 2017 suits daytime wear; High-Grade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2017 and High-Grade?

CK One Summer 2017 has top notes of Cucumber, Lime and Citron, heart notes of Pepper, White Pepper, Ginger and Saffron, a base of Musk and Guaiac Wood. High-Grade has top notes of Ginger, Pepper, Nutmeg and Black Currant, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Gardenia, Sandalwood and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Labdanum.