Purple Water
Asprey LondonEau de Cologne2000
Side by side
Purple Water vs. CK One
Is Purple Water better than CK One?
Purple Water 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
Gender alignment
Mandarin OrangeMusk
citrusfresh spicyaromaticwhite floralfresh
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 Purple Water and CK One?
| Purple Water | CK One | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2000 | 1994 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | Alberto Morillas, Harry Frémont |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Purple Water and CK One smell?
Purple Water
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
White Floral
Fresh
CK One
Citrus
Green
Powdery
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Purple Water and CK One share?
Top
Mandarin OrangeJacaranda
BergamotLemonMandarin OrangePineapplePapayaCardamom
Heart—
Green TeaJasmineLily of the ValleyVioletNutmegRoseFreesiaIris
Base
VetiverBlack PepperMusk
CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodGreen AccordOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green TeaGreen Accord
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
NutmegCardamom
Woody Notes
Jacaranda
CedarSandalwood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Purple Water and CK One work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Purple Water or CK One?
| Purple Water | CK One | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Purple Water and CK One?
Not a fragrance that announces itself. The citrus opens clean, the florals arrive quietly, and by the time vetiver settles in, you're the only one who knows it's there.Purple Water
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 Purple Water and CK One
| Purple Water | CK One | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $17.95fragranceshop |
| 3.3 oz | — | $16.95fragranceshop |
| 6.7 oz | — | $26.95fragranceshop |
| 10 oz | — | $105.00ecosmetics |
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