Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2018 vs Caribbean Desire II

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 337 ratings analysed

CK One Summer 2018

Calvin Klein

3.74325 votes

Rank #30,163 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Caribbean Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.2512 votes

Rank #38,445 TropicalCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caribbean Desire II takes 5 of 6 categories.

CK One Summer 2018
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Caribbean Desire II
Choose it for a tropical and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20181/6

Caribbean Desire II5/6

Ratings & consensus: Caribbean Desire II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Caribbean Desire II
Sillage & projection: Caribbean Desire II
Value for money: Caribbean Desire II
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Caribbean Desire II
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Summer 2018

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2018Calvin Klein

Caribbean Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 325 votes

Have 51%Had 20%Want 29%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 60%Had 5%Want 35%

Category winnerCaribbean Desire IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

325 votes

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCaribbean Desire II

SillageCaribbean Desire II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value79

Category winnerCaribbean Desire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh91%

tropical83%

fruity74%

coconut65%

sweet56%

tropical100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

fruity65%

terpenic53%

conifer42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, tropical and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MojitoLimeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GuavaWhite FlowersPineapple

Base2 to 3 hours

Coconut MilkCedar

Notes

MangoLimePineappleWhite RumCoconutBlack CurrantApple BlossomDried FruitsBergamotCedarViolet LeafVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCaribbean Desire IILongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer100

Fall11

Winter6

Day100

Night24

Spring78

Summer100

Fall67

Winter11

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,163

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCK One Summer 2018Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Caribbean Desire II opens with a mouthwatering burst of sweet ripe mango, freshly squeezed lime juice, and pulpy pineapple. As the tart citrus edge softens on your skin, creamy coconut and a splash of white rum emerge to create the relaxed sensation of an icy beachside cocktail. Sugarcane and exotic guava give the fru…

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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 2018 or Caribbean Desire II?

Caribbean Desire II takes 5 of 6 categories. CK One Summer 2018 is rated 3.74/5 from 325 votes; Caribbean Desire II is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2018 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Caribbean Desire II for a tropical and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2018 or Caribbean Desire II?

Caribbean Desire II lasts longest (Caribbean Desire II 73/100, CK One Summer 2018 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2018 or Caribbean Desire II?

Caribbean Desire II projects furthest (Caribbean Desire II 61/100, CK One Summer 2018 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2018 and Caribbean Desire II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, tropical and fruity accords. Common notes include Lime, Pineapple and Cedar.

Is CK One Summer 2018 or Caribbean Desire II better for summer or winter?

CK One Summer 2018 suits daytime wear; Caribbean Desire II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2018 and Caribbean Desire II?

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. Caribbean Desire II features Mango, Lime, Pineapple, White Rum and Coconut.