CK One (for women and men)
Designer: Calvin Klein Olfactive Group: Citrus AromaticCK One was launched 1994. and it was one of the first shared (unisex) fragrances both for men and women in the modern perfumery.
Calvin Klein was inspired by his daughter and her friends. This fresh perfume was targeted forward young consumers, 18-25 years old, and became very-very popular in the 1990-ties, especially in the US.
It opens with fresh notes og bergamot, lemon, mandarin cardamom, pineapple, papaya and green notes. The heart includs floral notes with a tint of spices: jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, violet, nutmeg and the iris root. The base blends with cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk and amber.
Sparkling, light, fresh and provocative, with a sexy green tea notes (became so popular later) and a slightly metall nuance.
CK One was created by Alberto Morillas i Harry Fremont. CK One was launched in 1994.
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A fresh, crisp scent. Very modern, yet very classic at the same time - a fragrance that could stand the test of time.
12/26/08 20:07:18

This is such a clean, addictive scent. I like it from beginning to the end, even the "weird" green first note. I'd say it's good to wear it at any time of year. Suits best in summer though, cause it's so fresh. Very liberating, youthful scent.
12/23/08 16:57:22

I don't much care for the fragrance of CK1, at least on me. The citrus notes overwhelm everything else and it smells too masculine on me. Good thing I've only a mini bottle! Even then, it might last me years to get through it, since I don't like to wear it much.
12/14/08 13:10:14

Most "fresh' and "clean" perfumes smell to me like air freshener, shampoo, or cleaning products. Not CK One! To me it is what water would smell like if pure water had a scent. I have a colleague who wears it and I feel happy every time she enters a room. As some others have noted, CK One is at once clean and strong--an unexpected mix. A little goes a long way. The only problem with CK One is that it was so popular everyone had it for a while and I often search for something more unusual. A unique and daring blend in its day, CK One is now a classic that everyone should sample.
12/01/08 22:31:43

Everyone has described it so well. I will add that I, too, find it to be a very fresh and clean scent. Quite strong, so I am always careful to spray lightly because I think this is one that can be a little too 'loud'. Like some of Calvin's other scents *We're on a first name basis since I've used his perfumes for so long haha*, there is sometimes a bit of artificiality in the topnotes to me. Like Aeternitas, I think that topnote is very odd. But it goes away and what remains is airy and crisp and not like any other perfume. I like it and have worn it for many years especially in the summer.
11/02/08 23:46:53

I will forever love CK One. It reminds me of being in Middle School back in the late 90's. Awesome fresh smell!
10/19/08 23:45:26
It's one of the best unisex perfumes EVER!!!! I gave it away as a present.. It's perfect for any given occasion.
Congratulations CK for an amazing perfume!
Congratulations CK for an amazing perfume!
10/15/08 21:46:29

My brother loves this- have no idea why. cKOne is okay, but nothing to write home about. I laugh when I see it said that this scent is a modern citrus unisex cologne. Well, 4711 has been around for, literally, 200 years, so modern it isn't, and the guys wear it better than the gals do. Speaking of citrus, by the way, if you want THE definitive citrus men's cologne, use Eau Savage. cKOne can't begin to compare.
10/12/08 01:27:38

it's great for teens... very fresh and elegant at the same time! It's powerful enough to smell good all day at school ;). I use it on high school, have it from my bro as a gift... The top notes r a bit citru and u can feel the alcohol... but after 10-15 mim. it's great! The base notes r just wonderful... elegant and soft at the same time ;)
10/08/08 23:00:14
Not one of my favourites by CK. Too citrusy for my liking. My ph levels don't like this at all and it ends up very bitter after a couple of hours. I have caughts wiffs of this on guys and I think it smells better on them rather than the ladies. Not a unisex scent at all. Us ladies deserve alot better!
09/29/08 16:10:29
fragancia unica, que hemos usado junto a mi novio durante años. no es para una ocasion especial, para mi es de uso diario.
09/29/08 01:27:28
I used to love this one, very fresh nice fragrance for every day.
08/12/08 22:36:39
I think this is great smelling as a perfume but as a cologne I feel it is a little bit too feminine and sweet.
07/10/08 03:14:43
I have nothing against CKONE...but whenever i smell it all i can think of is 'highschool'....good times, but still! I guess i'm showing my age a bit :)
for sure fresh and clean and dare i say...preppy?
for sure fresh and clean and dare i say...preppy?
07/09/08 03:21:17
I agree it's a fresh and clean scent, but it isn't airy. It's nice and subtle, however it manages to be noticeable at the same time. The only problem is it opens up with an awful, very strange note that I think might be the papaya or some green notes. Thankfully, that nasty note goes away in seconds. I received this in a swap, and I'm trying to figure out if I like it. I don't know if I will wear it often.
03/04/08 01:05:23
I agree it's a fresh and clean scent, but it isn't airy. It's nice and subtle, however it manages to be noticeable at the same time. The only problem is it opens up with an awful, very strange note that I think might be the papaya or some green notes. Thankfully, that nasty note goes away in seconds. I received this in a swap, and I'm trying to figure out if I like it. I don't know if I will wear it often.
03/04/08 01:05:20
It's so fresh, clean. It's very modern. It's perfectly masculine for a boy, and, at the same time perfect for a women or for a girl.
11/05/07 21:53:58

1990s minimalism at its finest. The epitome of fresh and clean. Good for anyone, anywhere, anytime.
10/06/07 01:58:49
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