CK One
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1994
Side by side
CK One vs. Cuba Blue
Is CK One better than Cuba Blue?
CK One peaks in summer, while Cuba Blue belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BergamotCedarMuskLemonAmberSandalwoodMandarin OrangePineappleOakmoss
citrusgreenwoodyaromaticfresh spicyfresh
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 CK One and Cuba Blue?
| CK One | Cuba Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1994 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas, Harry Frémont | Mathieu Nardin |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do CK One and Cuba Blue smell?
CK One
Citrus
Green
Powdery
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
White Floral
Cuba Blue
Marine
Citrus
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do CK One and Cuba Blue share?
Top
BergamotLemonMandarin OrangePineapplePapayaCardamom
LemonTangerineGreen NotesBergamotMandarin OrangeElemi ResinPineapple
Heart
Green TeaJasmineLily of the ValleyVioletNutmegRoseFreesiaIris
GeraniumLavenderPatchouliMintGingerVetiverSandalwood
Base
CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodGreen AccordOakmoss
CedarMuskOakmossWoody NotesAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineLily of the ValleyVioletRoseFreesiaIris
GeraniumLavender
Citric Notes
BergamotLemonMandarin Orange
LemonTangerineBergamot
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwood
CedarWoody NotesSandalwood
Green Notes
Green TeaGreen Accord
Green NotesVetiver
Fruity Notes
PineapplePapaya
Pineapple
Spicy Notes
NutmegCardamom
Ginger
Amber
Amber
Amber
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do CK One and Cuba Blue work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, CK One or Cuba Blue?
| CK One | Cuba Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about CK One and Cuba 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
This is what happens when you take powdery florals seriously. Not safe, earned. The jasmine doesn't shout. It lingers. Someone will ask you what you're wearing and you won't have an easy answer.Cuba Blue
The hunt
Where to buy CK One and Cuba Blue
| CK One | Cuba Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $17.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 6.7 oz | $26.95fragranceshop | — |
| 10 oz | $105.00ecosmetics | — |
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