Fragrance comparison

CK One Summer 2021 vs The Vibration

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 399 ratings analysed

CK One Summer 2021

Calvin Klein

3.79380 votes

Rank #38,587 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Vibration

NEH

4.2619 votes

Rank #20,922 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Vibration takes 4 of 5 categories.

CK One Summer 2021
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Vibration
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK One Summer 20211/5

The Vibration4/5

Ratings & consensus: The Vibration
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Vibration
Sillage & projection: The Vibration
Value for money: CK One Summer 2021
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Vibration

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One Summer 2021Calvin Klein

The VibrationNEH

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

4.26/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 41%Had 4%Want 55%

Category winnerThe VibrationRating 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

58%Love

21%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityThe Vibration

SillageThe Vibration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value61

Category winnerCK One Summer 2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

musky100%

floral92%

woody84%

rose77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Pink PepperRhubarbRed MandarinBergamotGrapefruitPeach

Heart

Bulgarian RoseFloral Notes

Base

Cashmere WoodAmbroxanWhite MuskSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rhubarb, Peach 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

Summer78

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex58

Women7

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,587

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerThe VibrationHigher 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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The Vibration by NEH opens with zesty rhubarb, tart grapefruit, and a crackle of pink pepper. As the sharp fruitiness settles, soft Bulgarian rose emerges over a clean base of cashmere wood and ambroxan. Built for bright spring days, this floral fruity scent stays crisp on skin without heavy sweetness.

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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 The Vibration?

The Vibration takes 4 of 5 categories. CK One Summer 2021 is rated 3.79/5 from 380 votes; The Vibration is rated 4.26/5 from 19 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2021 for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Vibration for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2021 or The Vibration?

The Vibration lasts longest (The Vibration 72/100, CK One Summer 2021 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2021 or The Vibration?

The Vibration projects furthest (The Vibration 54/100, CK One Summer 2021 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Summer 2021 and The Vibration smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Peach and Ambroxan.

Is CK One Summer 2021 or The Vibration better for summer or winter?

CK One Summer 2021 suits daytime wear; The Vibration suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2021 and The Vibration?

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. The Vibration has top notes of Pink Pepper, Rhubarb, Red Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Floral Notes, a base of Cashmere Wood, Ambroxan, White Musk and Sandalwood.