Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2021 vs Mercedes-Benz Silver

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 583 ratings analysed

CK One Summer 2021

Calvin Klein

3.79380 votes

Rank #38,587 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Mercedes-Benz Silver

Mercedes-Benz

4.13203 votes

Rank #6,183 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mercedes-Benz Silver takes 7 of 7 categories.

CK One Summer 2021
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mercedes-Benz Silver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

CK One Summer 20210/7

Mercedes-Benz Silver7/7

Ratings & consensus: Mercedes-Benz Silver
Community sentiment: Mercedes-Benz Silver
Longevity: Mercedes-Benz Silver
Sillage & projection: Mercedes-Benz Silver
Value for money: Mercedes-Benz Silver
Versatility: Mercedes-Benz Silver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mercedes-Benz Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2021Calvin Klein

Mercedes-Benz SilverMercedes-Benz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

4.13/ 5 · 203 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMercedes-Benz SilverRating 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

44%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

203 votes

Category winnerMercedes-Benz SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMercedes-Benz Silver

SillageMercedes-Benz Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMercedes-Benz SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

woody77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

Top

Bitter OrangeRhubarbGrapefruit

Heart

VetiverPepper

Base

AmbroxanMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rhubarb and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for CK One Summer 2021, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer100

Fall8

Winter1

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMercedes-Benz SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,587

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,183

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerMercedes-Benz SilverHigher 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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Mercedes-Benz Silver opens with a tart, energizing blast of crisp rhubarb, bitter orange, and tangy grapefruit. Crafted by perfumer Olivier Cresp, this woody aromatic scent skips generic sweetness in favor of sharp, green brightness. As the citrus sparkle settles, a clean heart of earthy vetiver and crushed black pepp…

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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 Mercedes-Benz Silver?

Mercedes-Benz Silver takes 7 of 7 categories. CK One Summer 2021 is rated 3.79/5 from 380 votes; Mercedes-Benz Silver is rated 4.13/5 from 203 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2021 for a aquatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mercedes-Benz Silver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2021 or Mercedes-Benz Silver?

Mercedes-Benz Silver lasts longest (Mercedes-Benz Silver 58/100, CK One Summer 2021 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2021 or Mercedes-Benz Silver?

Mercedes-Benz Silver projects furthest (Mercedes-Benz Silver 56/100, CK One Summer 2021 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2021 and Mercedes-Benz Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Ambroxan.

Is CK One Summer 2021 or Mercedes-Benz Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2021 is the stronger pick. For winter, Mercedes-Benz Silver is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2021 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2021 and Mercedes-Benz Silver?

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. Mercedes-Benz Silver has top notes of Bitter Orange, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vetiver and Pepper, a base of Ambroxan, Musk and Moss.