Calvin Klein 2008 EDT

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CK One Summer 2008

by Harry Frémont

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Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2008 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Harry Frémont. CK One Summer 2008 opens with Watermelon, settles into a heart of Cardamom, Cucumber, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Calvin Klein's CK One Summer 2008 carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive hit - a fresh, aquatic blast of summer that some adore for its uplifting vibe, while others find its intensity a bit much. A true love-it-or-hate-it summer fling.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Uplifting
  • Bold
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CK One Summer 2008 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Watermelon100%
Heartas listed
Cardamom33%
Cucumber33%
Mint33%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Woody Notes50%

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:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, aquatic nature makes it perfect for casual and sport settings, especially in hot weather. While some find it too strong for enclosed spaces, its invigorating scent can work for casual dates, but it's generally too playful for office or formal events.

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

  • 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

Dive into a liquid summer cocktail of fresh cucumber and juicy watermelon, instantly cooled by a crisp minty breeze. Cardamom adds a whisper of spiced sophistication, leading to a light, woody musk base that lingers like a pleasant memory. It’s an aquatic, ozonic dream, bursting with vibrant green notes.

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