Fragrance comparison

Ck One Summer Daze vs Ginger Zest de Citron

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 580 ratings analysed

Ck One Summer Daze

Calvin Klein

3.93550 votes

Rank #36,185 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ginger Zest de Citron

PK Perfumes

3.5330 votes

Rank #24,043 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ginger Zest de Citron takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ck One Summer Daze
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ginger Zest de Citron
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ck One Summer Daze3/7

Ginger Zest de Citron4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ck One Summer Daze
Community sentiment: Ck One Summer Daze
Longevity: Ginger Zest de Citron
Sillage & projection: Ginger Zest de Citron
Value for money: Ck One Summer Daze
Versatility: Ginger Zest de Citron
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ginger Zest de Citron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ck One Summer DazeCalvin Klein

Ginger Zest de CitronPK Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%

3.53/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 15%Had 21%Want 64%

Category winnerCk One Summer DazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

550 votes

17%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerCk One Summer DazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityGinger Zest de Citron

SillageGinger Zest de Citron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCk One Summer DazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

musky53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Kumquat

Heart1 to 2 hours

TeaMint

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskVetiver

Notes

GingerCurry TreeMuskVetiverMintNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)OrangeEucalyptusWhite Ginger LilyFreesiaOrange BlossomClary Sage

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ck One Summer Daze, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer100

Fall11

Winter6

Day100

Night14

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Category winnerGinger Zest de CitronMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex69

Women17

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,043

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGinger Zest de CitronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ck One Summer Daze by Calvin Klein is a light, sunny eau de toilette built for warm weather. It opens with the tart, juicy bite of kumquat, offering a zesty burst that feels both sweet and sharp like a fresh citrus peel. As the initial spray settles, middle notes of crisp tea and cooling mint create an iced herbal acc…

Reviews →

Ginger Zest de Citron is a dry, aromatic citrus blend built for hot days. It centers on a sharp ginger note layered over warm sandalwood and green herbs. Instead of fading like typical summer colognes, it clings to the skin with a clean, mineral undertone.

Reviews →

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 Daze or Ginger Zest de Citron?

Ginger Zest de Citron takes 4 of 7 categories. Ck One Summer Daze is rated 3.93/5 from 550 votes; Ginger Zest de Citron is rated 3.53/5 from 30 votes. Choose Ck One Summer Daze for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ginger Zest de Citron for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ck One Summer Daze or Ginger Zest de Citron?

Ginger Zest de Citron lasts longest (Ginger Zest de Citron 66/100, Ck One Summer Daze 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ck One Summer Daze or Ginger Zest de Citron?

Ginger Zest de Citron projects furthest (Ginger Zest de Citron 58/100, Ck One Summer Daze 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ck One Summer Daze and Ginger Zest de Citron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint and Vetiver.

Is Ck One Summer Daze or Ginger Zest de Citron better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ck One Summer Daze is the stronger pick. For winter, Ginger Zest de Citron is the stronger pick. Ck One Summer Daze suits daytime wear; Ginger Zest de Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ck One Summer Daze and Ginger Zest de Citron?

Ck One Summer Daze has top notes of Kumquat, heart notes of Tea and Mint, a base of White Musk and Vetiver. Ginger Zest de Citron features Ginger, Curry Tree, Musk, Vetiver and Mint.