Imperial Ruby vs CK One Summer 2010
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK One Summer 2010 takes 5 of 8 categories.
Imperial RubyChoose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
CK One Summer 2010Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Imperial Ruby3/8
CK One Summer 20105/8
- Ratings & consensus
- CK One Summer 2010
- Community sentiment
- CK One Summer 2010
- Longevity
- CK One Summer 2010
- Sillage & projection
- Imperial Ruby
- Value for money
- CK One Summer 2010
- Versatility
- Imperial Ruby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Imperial Ruby
- Fragranxe ranking
- CK One Summer 2010
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Imperial RubyCharriolCK One Summer 2010Calvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%
3.78/ 5 · 397 votes
Have 36%Had 40%Want 24%
Category winnerCK One Summer 2010Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
177 votes
27%Love
47%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
397 votes
Category winnerCK One Summer 2010Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCK One Summer 2010
SillageImperial Ruby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCK One Summer 2010Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
powdery92%
ozonic84%
woody77%
aquatic69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
aquatic90%
ozonic80%
aromatic70%
fruity60%
woody50%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both ozonic, aquatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CherryWatermelonBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletSandalwoodRoseViolet Leaf
Base2 to 4 hours
AmberMuskVirginia Cedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeWatermelonPear
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lemon VerbenaWater LilyMarigoldViolet Leaf
Base2 to 3 hours
VetyverVirginia CedarPatchouli
Category winnerImperial RubyLongest dry-down: 2 to 4 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer43
Fall100
Winter59
Day100
Night41
Spring43
Summer100
Fall7
Winter2
Day100
Night12
Category winnerImperial RubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,981
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,903
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCK One Summer 2010Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotImperial Ruby by Charriol brings a distinctive twist to fruity floral fragrances by pairing tart cherry with crisp, aquatic watermelon and bright bergamot. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac and released in 2011, this eau de parfum transitions from its juicy, fresh opening into an airy, powdery floral heart of violet…
Reviews →CK One Summer 2010 by Calvin Klein is a crisp floral aquatic eau de toilette built for warm weather. It opens with an energizing blast of Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, crisp pear, and watery watermelon. The heart introduces green lemon verbena, ozonic violet leaf, soft water lily, and bitter marigold. As it dries dow…
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, Imperial Ruby or CK One Summer 2010?
CK One Summer 2010 takes 5 of 8 categories. Imperial Ruby is rated 3.59/5 from 177 votes; CK One Summer 2010 is rated 3.78/5 from 397 votes. Choose Imperial Ruby for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose CK One Summer 2010 for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Imperial Ruby or CK One Summer 2010?
They last about the same: CK One Summer 2010 56/100, Imperial Ruby 54/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Imperial Ruby or CK One Summer 2010?
Projection is very close: Imperial Ruby 52/100, CK One Summer 2010 51/100 for sillage.
Do Imperial Ruby and CK One Summer 2010 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and woody accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Violet Leaf and Virginia Cedar.
Is Imperial Ruby or CK One Summer 2010 better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK One Summer 2010 is the stronger pick. For winter, Imperial Ruby is the stronger pick. Imperial Ruby suits daytime wear; CK One Summer 2010 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Imperial Ruby and CK One Summer 2010?
Imperial Ruby has top notes of Cherry, Watermelon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Sandalwood, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Musk and Virginia Cedar. CK One Summer 2010 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Watermelon and Pear, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Water Lily, Marigold and Violet Leaf, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.
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