CK One
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1994
Side by side
CK One vs. Promesa
Is CK One better than Promesa?
Promesa projects louder.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
CedarMuskJasmineAmberSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
citrusgreenpowderywoodyfresh spicyfreshwhite floralmusky
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The essentials
What's different between CK One and Promesa?
| CK One | Promesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Parfum |
| Launched | 1994 | 1917 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas, Harry Frémont | Ramon Monegal |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do CK One and Promesa smell?
CK One
Citrus
Green
Powdery
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
White Floral
Promesa
White Floral
Woody
Green
Rose
Citrus
Fresh
Powdery
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do CK One and Promesa share?
Top
BergamotLemonMandarin OrangePineapplePapayaCardamom
—Heart
Green TeaJasmineLily of the ValleyVioletNutmegRoseFreesiaIris
Lily of the ValleyJasmineRose
Base
CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodGreen AccordOakmoss
SandalwoodCedarMuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, CK One or Promesa?
| CK One | Promesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about CK One and Promesa?
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
Some fragrances announce themselves. Promesa arrives, settles, and stays, not because it needs to prove anything, but because it has nothing to prove.Promesa
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