Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2021 vs Arc-en-Ciel № 19

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 386 ratings analysed

4 wins

CK One Summer 2021

Calvin Klein

3.79380 votes

Rank #38,587 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Arc-en-Ciel № 19

CIEL Parfum

3.506 votes

Rank #65,930 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Summer 2021 takes 4 of 5 categories.

CK One Summer 2021
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Arc-en-Ciel № 19
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20214/5

Arc-en-Ciel № 191/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CK One Summer 2021
Sillage & projection: CK One Summer 2021
Value for money: CK One Summer 2021
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Arc-en-Ciel № 19
Fragranxe ranking: CK One Summer 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2021Calvin Klein

Arc-en-Ciel № 19CIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 22%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

380 votes

0%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCK One Summer 2021

SillageCK One Summer 2021

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value25

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

aquatic74%

soft spicy65%

woody56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Watery NotesGrapefruitLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

RhubarbWatermelonEucalyptus

Base2 to 3 hours

PeachWhite WoodsAmbroxan

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPearBlack CurrantPink PepperKiwiPineappleRhubarb

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonPeachCyclamenFreesiaLilyJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

CedarMuskSandalwood

Category winnerArc-en-Ciel № 19Longest dry-down: 3-5 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer100

Fall8

Winter1

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,587

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2021 by Calvin Klein brings a splash of bright refreshment designed for hot, sunny afternoons. It opens with an energetic rush of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and cool watery notes that immediately evoke chilled citrus water. As the initial mist settles, a juicy heart of crisp watermelon and tangy rhub…

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Arc-en-Ciel № 19 delivers an immediate splash of lively summer energy. Fresh grapefruit and tart kiwi cut through the air with electric zest. The initial spray has a sharp, zesty alcohol lift that quickly settles into juicy pink pepper and crisp rhubarb. Give it two minutes. Soon, sweet watermelon and delicate freesia…

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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 2021 or Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

CK One Summer 2021 takes 4 of 5 categories. CK One Summer 2021 is rated 3.79/5 from 380 votes; Arc-en-Ciel № 19 is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2021 for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Arc-en-Ciel № 19 for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2021 or Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

CK One Summer 2021 lasts longest (CK One Summer 2021 49/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2021 or Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

CK One Summer 2021 projects furthest (CK One Summer 2021 41/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2021 and Arc-en-Ciel № 19 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and aquatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Watermelon and Peach.

Is CK One Summer 2021 or Arc-en-Ciel № 19 better for summer or winter?

CK One Summer 2021 suits daytime wear; Arc-en-Ciel № 19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2021 and Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

CK One Summer 2021 has top notes of Watery Notes, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Rhubarb, Watermelon and Eucalyptus, a base of Peach, White Woods and Ambroxan. Arc-en-Ciel № 19 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pear, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Watermelon, Peach, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.