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Power Elixir vs CK One

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

Updated 20,812 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

  • Power Elixir

    Choose it for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • CK One

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Power Elixir1/3
CK One1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Power Elixir
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
CK One

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Power ElixirDunlop
CK OneCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes
Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

20,810 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityPower Elixir

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value71
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
ozonic90%
aquatic80%
aromatic70%
green60%
warm spicy50%
citrus100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Granny Smith appleWatermelonCardamomRhubarbGreen TeaLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
CorianderLavenderCedarDriftwood
Base2 to 4 hours
Woody NotesAmbergrisOakmossMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin OrangePineappleCardamomPapaya
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletRoseNutmegFreesiaOrris Root
Base2 to 4 hours
Green AccordMuskCedarGreen TeaSandalwoodOakmossAmber
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Spring74
Summer100
Fall21
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men26
Unisex68
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,456

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dunlop released Power Elixir in 2014 as an aromatic fruity fragrance for men. The scent opens with a crisp burst of Granny Smith apple, sweet watermelon, tart rhubarb, and lemon, sharpened by cardamom and herbal green tea. As the initial brightness settles, the composition shifts toward an aromatic heart of lavender a…

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, Power Elixir or CK One?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Power Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes. Choose Power Elixir for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Power Elixir or CK One?

Power Elixir lasts longest (Power Elixir 70/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Power Elixir and CK One smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Green Tea, Lemon and Cedar.

Is Power Elixir or CK One better for summer or winter?

Power Elixir suits daytime wear; CK One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Power Elixir and CK One?

Power Elixir has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Watermelon, Cardamom and Rhubarb, heart notes of Coriander, Lavender, Cedar and Driftwood, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Musk. 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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