Calvin Klein 2024 Parfum

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CK One Essence

by Alberto Morillas

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Calvin Klein CK One Essence is a Parfum launched in 2024, created by Alberto Morillas. CK One Essence opens with Bergamot, Blood Orange, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Geranium, Mint, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Incense. Calvin Klein's CK One Essence carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is old-school CK One, but all grown up. It's a fresh, clean scent that punches above its weight in performance and price. You'll either love how it modernises the classic DNA, or find it a bit too 'laundry detergent' for your sophisticated taste.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Bold
  • Uplifting
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CK One Essence Parfum 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive nature makes it superb for office and casual wear, projecting an aura of professionalism and ease. While suitable for sports due to its invigorating qualities, its moderate projection keeps it from being a strong choice for formal events where more gravitas is desired.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

A crisp, invigorating opening of blood orange and bergamot brightens a spicy brew of tea and pepper. The heart softens with green tea, mint, and geranium, settling into a smooth, musky base of sandalwood and oakmoss with a whisper of incense. It's a clean, aromatic journey from a zesty start to a grounded finish.

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