Iris vs CK One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK One takes 6 of 8 categories.
IrisChoose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CK OneChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iris2/8
CK One6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- CK One
- Community sentiment
- CK One
- Longevity
- CK One
- Sillage & projection
- CK One
- Value for money
- CK One
- Versatility
- CK One
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Iris
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IrisMARIA CHER.CK OneCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.25/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%
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 hate27%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
23%Dislike
15%Hate
52 votes
22%Love
52%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
20,810 votes
Category winnerCK OneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCK One
SillageCK One
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCK OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
green77%
musky69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, green and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Bitter OrangeSorbetPink PepperRaspberryRed Currant
Heart2-3 hrs
Green TeaGreen AppleVioletJasminePeony
Base4-6 hrs
MuskCedarOakmossAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin OrangePineappleCardamomPapaya
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletRoseNutmegFreesiaOrris Root
Base2 to 4 hours
Green AccordMuskCedarGreen TeaSandalwoodOakmossAmber
Category winnerIrisLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer100
Fall17
Winter7
Day100
Night6
Spring74
Summer100
Fall21
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Category winnerCK OneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,359
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#33,712
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIrisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris by MARIA CHER opens with a brisk, thirst-quenching splash of bitter orange, tart red currant, and cool fruit sorbet spiced with a pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus fizz calms down, a crisp heart of green tea, tart green apple, and clean peony emerges, giving the scent a breezy, freshly washed brightness. …
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…
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, Iris or CK One?
CK One takes 6 of 8 categories. Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes; CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris or CK One?
CK One lasts longest (CK One 52/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris or CK One?
CK One projects furthest (CK One 44/100, Iris 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris and CK One smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Violet, Jasmine and Musk.
Is Iris or CK One better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, CK One is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear; CK One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris and CK One?
Iris has top notes of Bitter Orange, Sorbet, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Green Tea, Green Apple, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber. 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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