Fragrances inspired by CK One Eau de Toilette
The original
CK One
Calvin Klein
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 10 of its 20 notes, including Lemon, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds cardamom and cedar, drops green tea
What they share
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Freesia, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds aquatic, drops cardamom and cedar
Our verdict
CK One is the definitive 90s classic, a crisp, sophisticated blend of zesty citrus, green tea and soapy florals that still feels current.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 20 notes, including Amber, Musk, Green Notes
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops citrus and floral notes
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What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Lemon, Bergamot, Freesia
The main difference
Adds green tea and orange blossom, drops cardamom and green notes
What they share
Shares 14 of its 19 notes, including Lemon, Bergamot, Nutmeg
The main difference
Adds apple and cyclamen, drops freesia and green notes
What they share
Shares 9 of its 20 notes, including Jasmine, Oakmoss, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and freesia, drops coriander and cyclamen
What they share
Shares 14 of its 22 notes, including Lemon, Bergamot, Nutmeg
The main difference
Adds carnation and cyclamen, drops cardamom and lily of the valley
What they share
Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Iris, Amber, Musk
The main difference
Adds bay leaf and blackcurrant, drops bergamot and cardamom
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Calvin Klein. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.