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Calvin Klein

CK One

1994 · Unisex · Citrus & Fresh

CK One by Calvin Klein was launched in 1994, a citrus & fresh fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by citrus, green and powdery. Key notes: Lily-Of-The-Valley, Jasmine and Violet.

At a glance

Dominant accordscitrus, green, powdery
Key notesLily-Of-The-Valley, Jasmine, Violet, Rose
Community rating3.82/5 from 23,115 votes

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Accord profile

citrus17%green12%powdery10%woody10%white floral9%fresh9%aromatic9%fresh spicy8%floral8%musky8%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

CK One opens with a sharp, green lemon and leafy brightness that feels like a cold citrus splash. The heart turns softer and more complex: lily-of-the-valley and jasmine lead a bouquet of violet, rose, freesia, and orris root, with a dusting of nutmeg adding a subtle spice. This powdery floral core is where the fragrance reveals its vintage character, less about sweetness and more about a clean, almost soapy elegance.

The base settles into a green accord of oakmoss, cedar, sandalwood, and musk, with green tea and amber rounding out the drydown. The overall effect is a crisp, unisex citrus aromatic that suits collectors who appreciate a minimalist 90s aesthetic. It wears best in warm weather or casual daytime settings, and its balanced structure makes it an easy reach for anyone seeking a fresh, green signature that never feels heavy or dated.

中文簡介

CK One 以檸檬與綠葉調開場,清新酸爽,帶有冰涼的柑橘氣息。中調轉為柔和花香:鈴蘭、茉莉、紫羅蘭、玫瑰、小蒼蘭與鳶尾根交織,加上肉荳蔻的微辛,粉感細膩,展現復古優雅。基調以橡苔、雪松、檀香、麝香與綠茶、琥珀收尾,木質與綠意平衡。整體是中性柑橘芳香調,適合喜歡簡約九十年代風格、追求清爽綠意的人。日常或溫暖天氣使用皆宜,不厚重,歷久彌新。

Reference data

HouseCalvin Klein
NameCK One
Launched1994
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded16
Accords10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in CK One?

CK One by Calvin Klein: top notes are Lemon and Green Notes; heart notes are Lily-Of-The-Valley, Jasmine, Violet, Rose, Nutmeg, Freesia and Orris Root; base notes are Green Accord, Musk, Cedar, Green Tea, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Amber.

What accords does CK One have?

The dominant accords recorded for CK One are citrus (100.0%); green (72.4%); powdery (56.2%); woody (55.9%); white floral (54.1%).

When was CK One launched?

CK One by Calvin Klein was first released in 1994.

What does CK One smell like?

CK One is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Lily-Of-The-Valley, Jasmine and Violet.

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