Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2020 vs King of the World

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 512 ratings analysed

4 wins

CK One Summer 2020

Calvin Klein

3.88445 votes

Rank #35,253 CitrusSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

King of the World

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8167 votes

Rank #36,461 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Summer 2020 takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK One Summer 2020
Choose it for a citrus and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
King of the World
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer.

CK One Summer 20204/7

King of the World3/7

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2020
Community sentiment: CK One Summer 2020
Longevity: King of the World
Sillage & projection: King of the World
Value for money: CK One Summer 2020
Versatility: King of the World
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Summer 2020

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2020Calvin Klein

King of the WorldBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 64%Had 19%Want 17%

3.81/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2020Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

46%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

445 votes

36%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2020Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKing of the World

SillageKing of the World

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value20

Category winnerCK One Summer 2020Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

salty92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

green88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

herbal42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeSea SaltGinger

Heart1 to 2 hours

Sage

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberSandalwood

Top

BasilFig LeafMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

SageTomato LeafHedioneJasmine

Base

SandalwoodOakmossVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sage, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for CK One Summer 2020, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall12

Winter5

Day100

Night20

Spring97

Summer100

Fall54

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKing of the WorldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex58

Women13

Men55

Unisex38

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Summer 2020Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2020 by Calvin Klein presents a bright, casual interpretation of sun-soaked days. The scent opens with juicy mandarin orange paired with sharp sea salt and a crisp burst of ginger. This zesty, maritime start quickly introduces an aromatic heart of herbal sage, which balances the brisk citrus with a soft …

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King of the World opens with a sharp burst of bitter basil and crisp tomato leaf, underpinned by a sour splash of black currant. As the herbal greenery cools, clean jasmine and damp oakmoss emerge over a dry vetiver base. It suits spring mornings and warm humid afternoons when you need a green aromatic profile that cu…

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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 2020 or King of the World?

CK One Summer 2020 takes 4 of 7 categories. CK One Summer 2020 is rated 3.88/5 from 445 votes; King of the World is rated 3.81/5 from 67 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2020 for a citrus and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose King of the World for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2020 or King of the World?

King of the World lasts longest (King of the World 66/100, CK One Summer 2020 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2020 or King of the World?

King of the World projects furthest (King of the World 56/100, CK One Summer 2020 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2020 and King of the World smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sage, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is CK One Summer 2020 or King of the World better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2020 is the stronger pick. For winter, King of the World is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2020 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2020 and King of the World?

CK One Summer 2020 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sea Salt and Ginger, heart notes of Sage, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. King of the World has top notes of Basil, Fig Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Sage, Tomato Leaf, Hedione and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.