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    Blue vs. CK One

    Blue by Alfa Romeo Perfumes bottle

    Blue

    Alfa Romeo Perfumes
    Eau de Toilette2011
    Clearly related
    CK One by Calvin Klein bottle

    CK One

    Calvin Klein
    Eau de Toilette1994
    New comparison

    Is Blue better than CK One?

    Blue peaks in spring, while CK One belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    MuskSandalwoodOakmoss
    floralmuskyfreshwoodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicycitrus

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Blue and CK One?

    Key facts: Blue vs. CK One
    BlueCK One
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20111994
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Frémont
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    How do Blue and CK One smell?

    Blue

    Aquatic
    Floral
    Marine
    Musky
    Fresh
    Lavender
    Woody
    Aromatic

    CK One

    Citrus
    Green
    Powdery
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Blue and CK One share?

    Top
    CitrusesBlackcurrantSpicy NotesFougère NotesPlum
    BergamotLemonMandarin OrangePineapplePapayaCardamom
    Heart
    Aquatic NotesFloral NotesLavenderFruitsGreen NotesJuniper BerriesGeranium
    Green TeaJasmineLily of the ValleyVioletNutmegRoseFreesiaIris
    Base
    MuskWoody NotesPatchouliSandalwoodOakmoss
    CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodGreen AccordOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    Floral NotesLavenderGeranium
    JasmineLily of the ValleyVioletRoseFreesiaIris
    Fruity Notes
    BlackcurrantFruitsPlumJuniper Berries
    PineapplePapaya
    Woody Notes
    Woody NotesSandalwood
    CedarSandalwood
    Green Notes
    Fougère Notes
    Green TeaGreen Accord
    Mossy Notes
    OakmossGreen Notes
    Oakmoss
    Spicy Notes
    Spicy Notes
    NutmegCardamom
    Musk
    Musk
    Musk

    Where they fit

    When and where do Blue and CK One work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Blue or CK One?

    Community verdict: Blue vs. CK One
    BlueCK One
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Blue and CK One?

    The plum note is what makes this different from every other aquatic out there. It's the hook in an otherwise straightforward freshness. Not for collectors.Blue
    This is the fragrance that made gender-neutral mainstream, not by playing it safe, but by getting the formula exactly right. Three decades later, the green tea signature and citrus spark still hit.CK One

    The hunt

    Where to buy Blue and CK One

    Best price by size: Blue vs. CK One
    BlueCK One
    1.7 oz$17.95fragranceshop
    3.3 oz$16.95fragranceshop
    6.7 oz$26.95fragranceshop
    10 oz$105.00ecosmetics

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    About Blue vs. CK One.