Calvin Klein 2011 EDT

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CK One Shock For Her

by Ann Gottlieb

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Calvin Klein CK One Shock For Her is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Ann Gottlieb. CK One Shock For Her opens with Poppy, Passion Flower, and Peony, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Jasmine, Narcissus, and Blackberry, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Calvin Klein's CK One Shock For Her carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A universally pleasant, light-and-sweet summer gourmand that suffers from truly abysmal performance - a common refrain among its fans. It's affordable enough to reapply constantly, but if you want to be noticed, prepare to take a bath in it. Expect a polite, close-quarters scent rather than a statement piece.
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  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
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CK One Shock For Her 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
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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 famously poor longevity and minimal sillage make it ideal for casual wear, office environments, and even sport, where a potent fragrance could be overwhelming. It's well-suited for situations where you want to smell pleasant without making a grand entrance, and numerous reviews highlight its office-friendly nature.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Shock for Her opens with a bright, fruity burst of blackberry and sweet passion flower, quickly mellowing into a surprising, delicate warmth. The heart reveals a whisper of dark chocolate and soft florals, underpinned by a smooth, powdery vanilla and amber. It’s a sweet, comforting skin scent - a light gourmand that aims for gentle charm over bold projection.

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