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CK One Gold Eau de Toilette bottle CK One Gold EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2016 Year -
£ Price Tier £
NYC First Yellow Eau de Parfum bottle NYC First Yellow EDP

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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 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
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%

Accords

CK One Gold NYC First Yellow
85%
Woody
90%
50%
Floral
78%
70%
Fruity
42%
70%
Fresh
Aromatic
66%
60%
Citrus
54%
40%
Herbal
35%
Sweet
Woody shared
85%
90%
Floral shared
50%
78%
Fruity shared
70%
42%
70%
66%
Citrus shared
60%
54%
40%
35%

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fruity, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

CK One Gold EDT
NYC First Yellow EDP
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