Is Perfume Parlour First NYC a dupe of Calvin Klein CK One?

CK One EDT

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First NYC EDP

Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - CK One EDT

The iconic unisex citrus-green scent - crystalline, breezy, and soapy. Effortlessly wearable, but fleeting and quiet. The ultimate casual clean fragrance and a 90s legend.

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Our Verdict - First NYC EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of CK1 - a floral fragrance led by Bergamot, Aquatic Notes, Green Notes, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

CK One EDT A First NYC EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

CK One EDT

First NYC EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot 19% Lemon 19% Mandarin 17% Pineapple 16% Cardamom 15% Papaya 15%

Top Notes

Bergamot 30% Aquatic 27% Green Notes 23% Mandarin 20%

Heart Notes

Lily of the Valley 16% Jasmine 15% Violet 14% Rose 14% Nutmeg 14% Iris 13% Freesia 13%

Heart Notes

Freesia 31% Rose 27% Lily of the Valley 23% Jasmine 19%

Base Notes

Green Notes 17% Musk 16% Cedar 15% Tea 14% Sandalwood 14% Oakmoss 13% Amber 12%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 38% Amber 33% Musk 29%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 18% vs 30%

Green Notes 16% vs 23%

Mandarin 16% vs 19%

Lily of the Valley 15% vs 22%

Musk 15% vs 28%

Jasmine 15% vs 18%

Rose 13% vs 27%

Sandalwood 13% vs 38%

Freesia 13% vs 31%

Amber 12% vs 33%

Only in CK One

Lemon 19% Pineapple 16% Cardamom 15% Papaya 15% Cedar 15% Violet 14% Tea 14% Nutmeg 14% Oakmoss 13% Iris 13%

Only in First NYC

Aquatic 27%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 18% vs 30%

Mandarin 16% vs 19%

Only in CK One

Lemon 19% Pineapple 16% Cardamom 15% Papaya 15%

Only in First NYC

Aquatic 27% Green Notes 23%

Shared Notes

Lily of the Valley 15% vs 22%

Jasmine 15% vs 18%

Rose 13% vs 27%

Freesia 13% vs 31%

Only in CK One

Violet 14% Nutmeg 14% Iris 13%

Shared Notes

Musk 15% vs 28%

Sandalwood 13% vs 38%

Amber 12% vs 33%

Only in CK One

Green Notes 17% Cedar 15% Tea 14% Oakmoss 13%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

CK One First NYC

Short (2-4h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Intimate

Projection

Intimate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

CK One

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

CK One is built around bright citrus, green, and light floral notes, making it perfect for warm weather. The lack of warmth and depth means it struggles in cold temperatures.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its soft projection and clean, inoffensive freshness make it ideal for office, casual wear, or sporty settings, but it lacks the gravitas for formal occasions or romantic depth for dates.

First NYC

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match

78%

Key Similarities

Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Freesia, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds aquatic, drops cardamom and cedar

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

CK One EDT

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Fragrance Click UK £0.10/ml Free delivery £19.95 Buy →

Amazon Prime £0.13/ml Free delivery £25.65 Buy →

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Refills and gift sets (2)

Gift sets (2)

The Fragrance Shop Calvin Klein Ck One Eau De Toilette 50ml Gift Set 50ml £0.60/ml +£3.49 delivery £30.00 Buy → The Fragrance Shop Calvin Klein Ck One Eau De Toilette 50ml Gift Set 50ml £0.76/ml +£3.49 delivery £38.00 Buy →

International (14)

Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work

Fragrance365 Delivers to the United Kingdom from Canada £1.00/ml - £15.00 Buy → FragranceShop.com Delivers to the United Kingdom from the United States £0.50/ml ($9.95)+£17 delivery ≈£8($9.95) Buy →

AlHimyan Delivers to the United Kingdom from the United Arab Emirates £0.56/ml - £28.00 Buy → Fragrance365 Delivers to the United Kingdom from Canada £0.56/ml - £28.00 Buy → FragranceShop.com Delivers to the United Kingdom from the United States £0.27/ml ($17.95)+£17 delivery ≈£14($17.95) Buy →

Fragrance365 Delivers to the United Kingdom from Canada £0.31/ml - £31.00 Buy → AlHimyan Delivers to the United Kingdom from the United Arab Emirates £0.32/ml - £32.00 Buy → FragranceShop.com Delivers to the United Kingdom from the United States £0.16/ml ($20.95)+£17 delivery ≈£16($20.95) Buy →

Fragrance365 Delivers to the United Kingdom from Canada £0.23/ml - £44.00 Buy →

AlHimyan Delivers to the United Kingdom from the United Arab Emirates £0.18/ml - £36.00 Buy → Fragrance365 Delivers to the United Kingdom from Canada £0.22/ml - £44.00 Buy → FragranceShop.com Delivers to the United Kingdom from the United States £0.08/ml ($21.95)+£17 delivery ≈£17($21.95) Buy →

AlHimyan Delivers to the United Kingdom from the United Arab Emirates £0.16/ml - £49.00 Buy → Fragrance365 Delivers to the United Kingdom from Canada £0.30/ml - £89.00 Buy →

First NYC EDP

Perfume Parlour Maker £0.32/ml +£4.00 delivery £32.00 Buy →

CK One EDT

First NYC EDP

Wide selection Amazon Prime delivery often available Check price on

→ Lowest Upfront £15.00 The Beauty Store - 100ml Buy Best Value £19.95 Fragrance Click UK - 200ml - £0.10/ml Buy

Lowest Upfront £11.00 Perfume Parlour - 30ml Buy Best Value £32.00 Perfume Parlour - 100ml - £0.32/ml Buy

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Perfume Parlour Maker £0.54/ml +£4.00 delivery £7.00 Buy →

MyBeauty.Boutique £1.25/ml - £24.99 Buy →

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Perfume Parlour Maker £0.37/ml +£4.00 delivery £11.00 Buy →

Perfume Click £0.35/ml +£2.95 delivery £17.45 Buy → Notino £0.43/ml +£2.99 delivery £21.67 Buy → MyBeauty.Boutique £0.72/ml - £35.99 Buy →

Perfume Parlour Maker £0.36/ml +£4.00 delivery £18.00 Buy →

The Beauty Store £0.15/ml +£2.95 delivery £15.00 Buy → Amazon Prime £0.22/ml Free delivery £21.65 Buy → Notino £0.22/ml +£2.99 delivery £22.01 Buy → Perfume Click £0.23/ml +£2.95 delivery £23.45 Buy → Paco Perfumerias £0.24/ml +£2.95 delivery £23.50 Buy → The Fragrance Shop £0.49/ml Free delivery £49.00 Buy → MyBeauty.Boutique £0.55/ml - £54.99 Buy → Escentual £0.57/ml Free delivery £57.00 Buy →

Perfume Parlour Maker £0.32/ml +£4.00 delivery £32.00 Buy →

Fragrance Click UK £0.10/ml Free delivery £19.95 Buy → Amazon Prime £0.13/ml Free delivery £25.65 Buy → Notino £0.14/ml +£2.99 delivery £27.62 Buy → Paco Perfumerias £0.14/ml Free delivery £27.75 Buy → Perfume Click £0.16/ml +£2.95 delivery £31.50 Buy → The Fragrance Shop £0.20/ml Free delivery £40.00 Buy → MyBeauty.Boutique £0.37/ml - £73.99 Buy → Escentual £0.38/ml Free delivery £76.00 Buy →

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Notino £0.13/ml +£2.99 delivery £39.86 Buy →

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Other (2)

Gift sets (2)

The Fragrance Shop Gift Set 50ml £0.60/ml +£3.49 delivery £30.00 Buy → The Fragrance Shop Gift Set 50ml £0.76/ml +£3.49 delivery £38.00 Buy →

International (14)

Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work