Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2021 vs Royal

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 525 ratings analysed

CK One Summer 2021

Calvin Klein

3.79380 votes

Rank #38,587 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Royal

Moresque

3.66145 votes

Rank #19,579 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal takes 5 of 8 categories.

CK One Summer 2021
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Royal
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20213/8

Royal5/8

Ratings & consensus: CK One Summer 2021
Community sentiment: CK One Summer 2021
Longevity: Royal
Sillage & projection: Royal
Value for money: CK One Summer 2021
Versatility: Royal
Note pyramid (duration): Royal
Fragranxe ranking: Royal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2021Calvin Klein

RoyalMoresque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

3.66/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Rating 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

22%Love

41%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRoyal

SillageRoyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value31

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

amber77%

iris69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity and fresh

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

White PeachRhubarbGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyIrisJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

AmbroxanPrecious Woods

Category winnerRoyalLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer100

Fall8

Winter1

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night19

Category winnerRoyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,587

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRoyalHigher 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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Royal by Moresque brings a crisp, breezy spin to classic feminine florals. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of tart rhubarb, bright pink pepper, and sweet white peach that feels juicy without tipping into candy territory. As the initial sparkle softens, fresh pink peony and powdery iris take over, resting …

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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 Royal?

Royal takes 5 of 8 categories. CK One Summer 2021 is rated 3.79/5 from 380 votes; Royal is rated 3.66/5 from 145 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2021 for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Royal for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2021 or Royal?

Royal lasts longest (Royal 55/100, CK One Summer 2021 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2021 or Royal?

Royal projects furthest (Royal 51/100, CK One Summer 2021 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2021 and Royal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Ambroxan.

Is CK One Summer 2021 or Royal better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Summer 2021 is the stronger pick. For winter, Royal is the stronger pick. CK One Summer 2021 suits daytime wear; Royal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2021 and Royal?

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. Royal has top notes of White Peach, Rhubarb, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan and Precious Woods.