CK One
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1994
Side by side
CK One vs. Carbon
Is CK One better than Carbon?
CK One peaks in summer, while Carbon belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotLemonAmber
citrusaromaticfresh spicyfreshfloral
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 Carbon?
| CK One | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1994 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas, Harry Frémont | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do CK One and Carbon smell?
CK One
Citrus
Green
Powdery
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
White Floral
Carbon
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do CK One and Carbon share?
Top
BergamotLemonMandarin OrangePineapplePapayaCardamom
BergamotLemonGinger
Heart
Green TeaJasmineLily of the ValleyVioletNutmegRoseFreesiaIris
Pink PepperViolet Leaf
Base
CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodGreen AccordOakmoss
AmberPatchouliAccord Eudora
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, CK One or Carbon?
| CK One | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about CK One and Carbon?
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
Ginger gives it nerve, that bright, almost startling spark up top that keeps it from being just another citrus freshie. The woody finish saves it from disappearing.Carbon
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