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Calvin Klein CK One — perfume poster

Calvin Klein

CK One

1994 · Unisex · Citrus & Fresh

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Accord profile

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

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About this fragrance

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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 recorded17
Accords10

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