CK One Eau de Toilette vs Sublime Balkiss Eau de Parfum

CK One

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1994	Year	2008
£	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 - Sublime Balkiss Eau de Parfum

This one is a divisive green floral: some find it a gorgeous, ethereal spring garden, others a messy clash of notes. Its subtle nature means those who love it might need to reapply often.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	14%
Floral	23%	29%
Fruity	10%	10%
Green	14%	22%
Sweet	17%	17%
Warm	10%	3%
Woody	11%	6%
Earthy	8%	13%
Animalic	5%	0%
Fresh	21%	24%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

CK One EdT

Sublime Balkiss EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 18% vs 48%

Only in CK One Eau de Toilette

Lemon 19% Mandarin 17% Pineapple 16% Cardamom 15% Papaya 15%

Only in Sublime Balkiss Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 52%

Shared Notes

Lily Of The Valley 15% vs 22%

Rose 13% vs 22%

Only in CK One Eau de Toilette

Jasmine 15% Violet 14% Nutmeg 14% Freesia 13% Orris 13%

Only in Sublime Balkiss Eau de Parfum

Blackcurrant 32% Lilac 24%

Only in CK One Eau de Toilette

Green 17% Musk 16% Cedar 15% Tea 14% Sandalwood 14% Oakmoss 13% Amber 12%

Only in Sublime Balkiss Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 37% Heather 37% Cacao Pod 25%

Accords

CK One Eau de Toilette Sublime Balkiss Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

65%

45%

Floral

100%

90%

Green

68%

80%

Fresh

56%

Fruity

74%

70%

Aromatic

Ozonic

66%

60%

Woody

61%

Aquatic

56%

Patchouli

54%

White Floral

52%

50%

Musky

Citrus shared

100%

65%

Floral shared

45%

100%

Green shared

90%

68%

Fresh shared

80%

56%

Fruity

74%

Aromatic

70%

Ozonic

66%

Woody shared

60%

61%

Aquatic

56%

Patchouli

54%

White Floral

52%

Musky

50%

Performance

CK One Eau de Toilette Sublime Balkiss Eau de Parfum

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.

Sublime Balkiss Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, green, and floral profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and suitable for the office due to its moderate projection. However, its often-reported short longevity and mild character limit its appropriateness for formal events where a more impactful fragrance might be preferred.