CK One Essence vs Absent Presence Eau de Parfum

CK One Essence

Other	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2024	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££

Absent Presence

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - CK One Essence

This is old-school CK One, but all grown up. It's a fresh, clean scent that punches above its weight in performance and price. You'll either love how it modernises the classic DNA, or find it a bit too 'laundry detergent' for your sophisticated taste.

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Our Verdict - Absent Presence

BeauFort London's 'Absent Presence' is a divisive scent, hailed by some as a sophisticated, everyday wear and dismissed by others as surprisingly generic for the brand. Its subtle charm is often overshadowed by significant performance issues, leaving many underwhelmed.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	10%
Floral	8%	16%
Fruity	3%	1%
Green	25%	27%
Sweet	7%	8%
Warm	10%	13%
Woody	10%	17%
Earthy	11%	10%
Animalic	9%	11%
Fresh	26%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

CK One Essence

Absent Presence EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 30% vs 36%

Pepper 18% vs 30%

Only in CK One Essence

Tea 30% Blood Orange 21%

Only in Absent Presence

Galbanum 33%

Only in CK One Essence

Tea 44% Mint 31% Geranium 26%

Only in Absent Presence

Violet Leaf 58% Jasmine 42%

Shared Notes

Musk 35% vs 15%

Sandalwood 23% vs 22%

Only in CK One Essence

Incense 21% Oakmoss 21%

Only in Absent Presence

Vetiver 22% Leather 16% Cedar 12% Amber 11%

Accords

CK One Essence Absent Presence

100%

Fresh Spicy

62%

51%

Woody

100%

90%

Citrus

55%

80%

Green

67%

72%

Aromatic

77%

56%

Powdery

63%

61%

Musky

51%

50%

Warm Spicy

51%

Leather

51%

Earthy

49%

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

62%

Woody shared

51%

100%

Citrus shared

90%

55%

Green shared

80%

67%

Aromatic shared

72%

77%

Powdery shared

56%

63%

Musky shared

61%

51%

Warm Spicy shared

50%

51%

Leather

51%

Earthy

49%

Performance

CK One Essence Absent Presence

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

CK One Essence

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive nature makes it superb for office and casual wear, projecting an aura of professionalism and ease. While suitable for sports due to its invigorating qualities, its moderate projection keeps it from being a strong choice for formal events where more gravitas is desired.

Absent Presence

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its subdued sillage and poor longevity make it ideal for office wear or casual settings where a discreet scent is preferred. The sophisticated woody and aromatic profile lends itself well to date nights, but it's too faint for formal events and certainly not for sport.