Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2018 vs Time to Play Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 366 ratings analysed

CK One Summer 2018

Calvin Klein

3.74325 votes

Rank #30,163 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Time to Play Man

Puma

3.5941 votes

Rank #21,410 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

CK One Summer 2018
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Time to Play Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20184/8

Time to Play Man4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2018Calvin Klein

Time to Play ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 325 votes

Have 51%Had 20%Want 29%

3.59/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 24%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2018Rating 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

12%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2018Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCK One Summer 2018

SillageCK One Summer 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTime to Play ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh91%

tropical83%

fruity74%

coconut65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

ozonic92%

fruity84%

aquatic77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleLimeBergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonBasilGalbanum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmberLabdanumCedar

Category winnerTime to Play ManLongest dry-down: 3-5 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer100

Fall11

Winter6

Day100

Night24

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day100

Night13

Category winnerTime to Play ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,163

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerTime to Play ManHigher 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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Puma Time to Play Man brings an immediate rush of bright energy for warm summer days. The first spray releases a brisk alcohol flash that quickly gives way to tangy lime, juicy pineapple, and zesty bergamot. It feels like cracking open an ice-cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial sharpness settles, a bre…

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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 Time to Play Man?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. CK One Summer 2018 is rated 3.74/5 from 325 votes; Time to Play Man is rated 3.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2018 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Time to Play Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2018 or Time to Play Man?

CK One Summer 2018 lasts longest (CK One Summer 2018 57/100, Time to Play Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2018 or Time to Play Man?

CK One Summer 2018 projects furthest (CK One Summer 2018 54/100, Time to Play Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2018 and Time to Play Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Pineapple and Cedar.

Is CK One Summer 2018 or Time to Play Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2018 and Time to Play Man?

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. Time to Play Man has top notes of Pineapple, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Watermelon, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Amber, Labdanum and Cedar.