CK One Eau de Toilette vs 1872 Mandarin Parfum

CK One

Edt	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
1994	Year	2016
£	Price Tier	£££££

1872 Mandarin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - CK One

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 - 1872 Mandarin

This one's a head-scratcher. It's a fresh, pleasant citrus that doesn't quite justify its price tag, leading to a divisive opinion among some, particularly around its unisex billing. You'll either shrug or be mildly annoyed.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	16%
Floral	23%	25%
Fruity	10%	6%
Green	14%	11%
Sweet	17%	14%
Warm	10%	11%
Woody	11%	12%
Earthy	8%	14%
Animalic	5%	7%
Fresh	21%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

CK One EdT

1872 Mandarin Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 18% vs 10%

Bergamot 18% vs 14%

Mandarin 16% vs 16%

Only in CK One

Pineapple 16% Cardamom 15% Papaya 15%

Only in 1872 Mandarin

Nectarine 14% Ginger 11% Lime 11% Basil 11% Coriander 11%

Shared Notes

Lily Of The Valley 15% vs 15%

Jasmine 15% vs 12%

Violet 14% vs 15%

Rose 13% vs 13%

Freesia 13% vs 14%

Only in CK One

Nutmeg 14% Orris 13%

Only in 1872 Mandarin

Lavender 16% Orchid 13%

Shared Notes

Musk 15% vs 14%

Cedar 14% vs 13%

Oakmoss 13% vs 16%

Amber 12% vs 14%

Only in CK One

Green 17% Tea 14% Sandalwood 14%

Only in 1872 Mandarin

Vetiver 15% Patchouli 13% Saffron 13%

Accords

CK One 1872 Mandarin

100%

Citrus

100%

90%

Green

51%

80%

Fresh

55%

70%

Aromatic

72%

60%

Woody

66%

Fresh Spicy

66%

Powdery

57%

Earthy

55%

45%

Floral

52%

50%

Musky

Sweet

49%

Citrus shared

100%

Green shared

90%

51%

Fresh shared

80%

55%

Aromatic shared

70%

72%

Woody shared

60%

66%

Fresh Spicy

66%

Powdery

57%

Earthy

55%

Floral shared

45%

52%

Musky

50%

Sweet

49%

Performance

CK One 1872 Mandarin

Short (2-4h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

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.

1872 Mandarin

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and understated profile makes it a safe bet for the office or casual wear, though its lack of significant sillage might disappoint for formal events. The citrus and fresh accords lend themselves well to everyday use.