Calvin Klein 2014 EDT

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CK One Red Edition for Him

by Annie Buzantian

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Calvin Klein CK One Red Edition for Him is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Annie Buzantian. CK One Red Edition for Him opens with Pear and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Toffee, Suede, Pepper, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Tonka Bean. Calvin Klein's CK One Red Edition for Him carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a curious beast - a genuinely lovely fresh-sweet-spicy scent that's sadly crippled by abysmal performance. It’s got a loyal following, but if you want anyone else to smell it, you’ll be bathing in the bottle or strapping a refill to your hip. Shame, because the smell itself is quite the charmer.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Bright
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CK One Red Edition for Him 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
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 Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, especially given its notoriously poor projection, meaning it won't offend anyone. However, the lack of longevity and sillage hinders its effectiveness for dates or formal events where you want to make more of an impact.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Opens with a juicy, bright burst of pear and aldehydes, giving an almost fizzy lift. This quickly settles into a more complex heart where warm ginger and black pepper add a spicy kick, softened by a plush suede accord. The base grounds it with creamy tonka bean, subtle musk, and a hint of earthy vetiver, creating a comfortable, slightly gourmand dry-down.

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