Calvin Klein 1994 EDT

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CK One

by Alberto Morillas , Harry Frémont

Composed by Firmenich

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Calvin Klein CK One is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1994, created by Alberto Morillas and Harry Frémont. CK One opens with Papaya, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Green Notes, Amber, and Cedar. Calvin Klein's CK One carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Modern
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CK One Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

CK One opens with a blast of juicy lemon, green notes, and a whisper of pineapple and cardamom, instantly conjuring a shower-fresh, sunlit clarity. The heart brings a transparent floral bouquet - lily of the valley, jasmine, a touch of violet - all kept light and sheer. Green tea and soft woods hover in the drydown, lending a subtle, musky undertone. Unisex to the core, it is pure, cool, and modern - refreshing as a white T-shirt straight from the dryer.

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