Calvin Klein CK One, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Main accordscitrus, green, powdery, woody, white floral

CK One by Calvin Klein, bottle pictured with its key notes: Lemon, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-valley
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-downFrom 2 h

When to wear

SeasonSummer

Time of dayDaytime

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Season

    Most voted: 48%Summer

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 87%Daytime

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Season, 24,900 votes

  • Spring36%8,900 votes
  • Summer (Most voted)48%12,000 votes
  • Autumn10%2,500 votes
  • Winter6%1,500 votes

Time of day, 13,800 votes

  • Daytime (Most voted)87%12,000 votes
  • Office0%0 votes
  • Evening0%0 votes
  • Night out13%1,800 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €6.21Was €9.90SAVE 37%
    • Per ml: €2.07/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Calvin Klein CK One in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

Bright and zesty at first, with lemon and green notes. The middle turns soft, powdery and floral with lily-of-the-valley, and it dries down to clean, soft musk.

When to wear it

The community wears it in summer first and spring second, and far more by day than at night. It suits warm, bright days best.

Who it suits

Suits anyone who likes a clean, fresh and slightly green perfume that feels light and easy. If you want something rich or sweet, it may feel too airy.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Calvin Klein CK One comes as 3ml for €6.21 (€2.07/ml), 10ml for €14.31 (€1.43/ml) and 30ml for €34.20 (€1.14/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Calvin Klein CK One smell like?

Calvin Klein CK One opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, Green Notes and Lemon. The heart brings Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Nutmeg. It dries down to Amber, Cedar, Green Accord and Green Tea. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as citrus, green, powdery, woody and white floral.

Is Calvin Klein CK One good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it a summer scent: summer is its most-voted season, and summer takes 48% of season votes.

Is Calvin Klein CK One good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 6% of season votes go to winter.

Is Calvin Klein CK One for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 87% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 13% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Calvin Klein CK One to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 0% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Calvin Klein CK One?

CK One is made by Calvin Klein. It was launched in 1994.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Calvin Klein CK One?

A 10ml decant of Calvin Klein CK One holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Calvin Klein perfumes can I try?

Besides Calvin Klein CK One, 10ML has Euphoria, Defy and My Euphoria from Calvin Klein, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Calvin Klein CK One decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Calvin Klein CK One decant is filled by hand from an original Calvin Klein bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Calvin Klein CK One fresh or warm?

Fresh. Citrus, green and fresh accords lead, and the musk and cedar at the end add only a soft, clean warmth.

Can women and men wear Calvin Klein CK One?

Yes. Its citrus, green and fresh accords and soft musk are not tied to either gender, so men and women alike can wear it.

Where can I buy Calvin Klein CK One as a decant?

At 10ML: Calvin Klein CK One comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €14.31 (€1.43/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.