CK One Gold vs NYC First Yellow: 93% alike

CK One Gold EDT

Calvin Klein by Pascal Gaurin, Bruno Jovanovic Original Favourite

NYC First Yellow EDP

Perfume Parlour Inspired Favourite

Comparison

93%

Estimated similarity

CK One Gold EDT Calvin Klein · 2016 U Original

NYC First Yellow EDP Perfume Parlour M Inspired

Top

Bergamot

Fig

Sage

Heart

Neroli

Jasmine

Violet

Base

Guaiac Wood

Vetiver

Patchouli

Top

Sage

Bergamot

Fig

Heart

Violet

Jasmine

Neroli

Base

Patchouli

Guaiac Wood

Vetiver

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CK One Gold EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDP
U	Gender	M
2016	Year	-
£	Price Tier	£

NYC First Yellow EDP

$26.95+ tax from

3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at FragranceShop.com

Best value $6.42/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Notes

CK One Gold
NYC First Yellow
in both

Top

Heart

Base

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - CK One Gold EDT

CK One Gold is an easygoing, sparkling twist on the classic, blending juicy fig and zesty citrus with a mellow woody base. Simply put: sunshine in a bottle for the young at heart.

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Our Verdict - NYC First Yellow EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of CK One Gold - a woody fragrance led by Sage, Bergamot, Fig, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

CK One Gold EDT A NYC First Yellow 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 Gold EDT

NYC First Yellow EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Neroli 36% vs 28%

Guaiac Wood 35% vs 33%

Vetiver 34% vs 28%

Jasmine 33% vs 33%

Bergamot 33% vs 33%

Fig 33% vs 28%

Sage 33% vs 37%

Violet 30% vs 38%

Patchouli 30% vs 38%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 33% vs 33%

Fig 33% vs 28%

Sage 33% vs 37%

Shared Notes

Neroli 36% vs 28%

Jasmine 33% vs 33%

Violet 30% vs 38%

Shared Notes

Guaiac Wood 35% vs 33%

Vetiver 34% vs 28%

Patchouli 30% vs 38%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Gold NYC First Yellow

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Intimate

Projection

Intimate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

CK One Gold

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

The juicy fig, citrus, and herbal top with fresh woody base make this best for spring and summer, where its lightness and energy shine. Its moderate warmth and woodiness also allow for some fall versatility, but it lacks the depth for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

CK One Gold's fresh, unobtrusive profile and moderate projection suit casual, office, and sporty contexts. Its playful fruity and floral elements make it lively for day-to-day wear, but it is not quite rich or elegant enough for formal occasions.

NYC First Yellow

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

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

93%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Neroli

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion