Calvin Klein
CK One
CK One is a lively and sparkling citrus fragrance signed Calvin Klein. It opens on bergamot, lemon, mandarin and pineapple, reveals jasmine, nutmeg and violet at its heart and rests on a base of white musk, amber, cedar and oakmoss.
Perfumer Alberto Morillas
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Bergamot · Lemon · Mandarin · Pineapple
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Jasmine · Nutmeg · Violet
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Base Several hours
White musk · Amber · Cedar · Oakmoss
What its composition says
- 11 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
- 4 materials on top, 3 in the heart, 4 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Pineapple: barely 3.1% of the catalogue contains it, which makes it the rarest material in its palette.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of CK One by Calvin Klein comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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