CK One Eau de Toilette vs Esprit du Roi Cologne

CK One

Edt	Concentration	Cologne
U	Gender	U
1994	Year	2011
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - CK One Eau de Toilette

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 - Esprit du Roi Cologne

A truly refined old-school aromatic with a contemporary twist that's divisive: some adore its classic charm, while others find it a touch dated. If you appreciate traditional colognes updated for modern sensibility, this could be your sophisticated signature, despite its fleeting nature.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	13%
Floral	23%	23%
Fruity	10%	6%
Green	14%	14%
Sweet	17%	15%
Warm	10%	9%
Woody	11%	13%
Earthy	8%	11%
Animalic	5%	7%
Fresh	21%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

CK One EdT

Esprit du Roi Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 18% vs 7%

Bergamot 18% vs 8%

Mandarin 16% vs 7%

Cardamom 14% vs 7%

Only in CK One Eau de Toilette

Pineapple 16% Papaya 15%

Only in Esprit du Roi Cologne

Tomato Leaf 15% Mint 14% Aldehydes 12% Citrus 12% Citron 8% Artemisia 8%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 15% vs 19%

Only in CK One Eau de Toilette

Lily Of The Valley 16% Violet 14% Nutmeg 14% Rose 14% Freesia 13% Orris 13%

Only in Esprit du Roi Cologne

Geranium 26% Clove 20% Ylang-Ylang 18% Honeysuckle 17%

Shared Notes

Musk 15% vs 11%

Cedar 14% vs 10%

Sandalwood 13% vs 11%

Oakmoss 13% vs 14%

Only in CK One Eau de Toilette

Green 17% Tea 14% Amber 12%

Only in Esprit du Roi Cologne

Vetiver 14% Raspberry 14% Ambergris 13% Patchouli 11%

Accords

CK One Eau de Toilette Esprit du Roi Cologne

100%

Citrus

72%

70%

Aromatic

100%

90%

Green

69%

80%

Fresh

52%

Fresh Spicy

80%

60%

Woody

62%

Warm Spicy

52%

50%

Musky

Earthy

49%

Aldehydic

48%

45%

Floral

Fruity

44%

Citrus shared

100%

72%

Aromatic shared

70%

100%

Green shared

90%

69%

Fresh shared

80%

52%

Fresh Spicy

80%

Woody shared

60%

62%

Warm Spicy

52%

Musky

50%

Earthy

49%

Aldehydic

48%

Floral

45%

Fruity

44%

Performance

CK One Eau de Toilette Esprit du Roi Cologne

Short (2-4h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

CK One Eau de Toilette

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.

Esprit du Roi Cologne

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and subtle sillage make it ideal for office wear, being noticeable but not overpowering. While versatile, its classic and refined character, leaning towards a 'barbershop' style, is less suited for casual or sport settings than for more composed environments.