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Graffiti vs CK One

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

Updated 20,868 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Graffiti takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Graffiti

    Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • CK One

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Graffiti5/7
CK One2/7
Ratings & consensus
CK One
Community sentiment
Graffiti
Longevity
Graffiti
Sillage & projection
Graffiti
Value for money
CK One
Versatility
Graffiti
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Graffiti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GraffitiRoberto Capucci
CK OneCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 52%Had 18%Want 30%
3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
Category winnerCK OneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

52 votes

22%Love
52%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

20,810 votes

Category winnerGraffitiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityGraffiti

SillageGraffiti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value71
Category winnerCK OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
green92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
aldehydic69%
tropical61%
citrus100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green NotesAldehydesWild StrawberryPapayaAppleGreen TeaPineappleMelon
Heart
VioletNutmegJasmineRose
Base
OakmossPatchouli
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin OrangePineappleCardamomPapaya
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletRoseNutmegFreesiaOrris Root
Base2 to 4 hours
Green AccordMuskCedarGreen TeaSandalwoodOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Papaya, Green Tea and Pineapple. Durations are only published for CK One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer86
Fall86
Winter14
Day100
Night42
Spring74
Summer100
Fall21
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Category winnerGraffitiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men26
Unisex68
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#33,849

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGraffitiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Graffiti by Roberto Capucci is a vintage chypre that captures the spirit of 1963. It opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, apple, and wild strawberry, eventually settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an ideal pick for collectors of mid-century florals who enjoy a sophisticated, green-leaning …

Reviews →

Calvin Klein CK One is an iconic citrus aromatic fragrance built around effortless everyday freshness. It opens with an energizing splash of tart lemon, bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by subtle hints of pineapple and green notes. As the bright initial burst softens, a clean floral heart of lily-of-the-v…

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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, Graffiti or CK One?

Graffiti takes 5 of 7 categories. Graffiti is rated 3.94/5 from 58 votes; CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes. Choose Graffiti for a fruity and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Graffiti or CK One?

Graffiti lasts longest (Graffiti 68/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Graffiti or CK One?

Graffiti projects furthest (Graffiti 57/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Graffiti and CK One smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Papaya, Green Tea and Pineapple.

Is Graffiti or CK One better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Graffiti and CK One?

Graffiti has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes, Wild Strawberry and Papaya, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli. CK One has top notes of Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Green Accord, Musk, Cedar and Green Tea.

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