CK One
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1994
Side by side
CK One vs. Carnaval
CK One peaks in summer, while Carnaval belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| CK One | Carnaval | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1994 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas, Harry Frémont | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
CK One
Citrus
Green
Powdery
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
White Floral
Carnaval
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Green
Fresh
Rose
Woody
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotLemonMandarin OrangePineapplePapayaCardamom
BergamotBlack PepperFreesiaGreen Leaves
Heart
Green TeaJasmineLily of the ValleyVioletNutmegRoseFreesiaIris
GardeniaJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
Base
CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodGreen AccordOakmoss
Wacapou ScentTrekAmberMuskSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| CK One | Carnaval | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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 opening with bergamot and black pepper gives a zesty, slightly spicy start that feels playful rather than generic. Gardenia and jasmine form a creamy floral heart that is unmistakably tropical.Carnaval
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| CK One | Carnaval | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 oz | — | $6.29fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $29.39fragrancenet | — |
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