CK One Essence by Calvin Klein

A 100% feminine fragrance. A few minutes after application, it settles close to the skin with a scent similar to makeup. The worst blind purchase I’ve ever made.

100% feminine perfume. A few minutes after applying it, it sticks to the skin with a scent similar to makeup. The worst blind buy I’ve ever made.

As with everything by Alberto Morillas, strong in the mid-stage, it never fails; an extremely summery, sexy, fresh and winning aroma. Spectacular opening, beautiful dry-down, acceptable longevity, about five to six hours in my case, projects very well for an hour and a half. Excellent price, what more could one ask? Not all fragrances have that. Lasting a thousand hours to be good is exaggerating. 10/10. Note: I still stick with the original if I have to choose one, but this is a marvel.

While it has a summery night profile due to the pepper and incense, its light consistency allows it to be worn during the day in spring and summer. It fades with the cold, so I don’t think it is versatile enough for daily wear. Compared to the traditional CK One, this flanker has greater projection and longevity for the first two hours, staying close to the skin until the sixth hour when it disappears.

I absolutely love this perfume; it is truly exquisite, clean, super fresh, and citrusy with a spiced base that makes it perfect for heat and any season or weather.

I thought it would just be a scent, but it smells ozonic mixed with blood orange, reminiscent of Boss Bottled United in the silver bottle. This is much more energetic, fresh, and audacious; you can really feel the Australian sandalwood in the fragrance.

Another gem from master Alberto Morillas, certainly worth having in your collection. It has a very citrusy opening, something only he knows how to do. Although the opening is very expressive, as it dries down it becomes more herbal, with notes that in my opinion bear a strong resemblance to White Tea, balanced with a musk that makes it more unisex. It’s a quite fulfilling fragrance; on my skin it lasts comfortably for 7 hours, staying close to the skin. In short, it can be a blind buy without any fuss.

A savoury freshness of citrus tea and herbs that evolves into a lovely herbal soap foam. It’s a sparkling, rich freshness, full of nuances, and it’s a joy to see that current trends sometimes lean towards the flat. Everything converges in a typically masculine aura, elegant yet close, relaxed and familiar. The herbal interplay of tea and spices gives it great charm and luminosity. I find almost no resemblance to the classic CK One; a very distant kinship, but they are totally different dialects with distinct presences. A herbal, spiced, citrus, fresh, sparkling, and refreshing cocktail. The tonic of CK.

I just bought it and the aroma is super citrusy and clean, smelling strongly of orange and bergamot. I loved the scent and my girlfriend was fascinated by it. Highly recommended for everyday wear on a hot afternoon. I haven’t smelled the original One, but I think this is an excellent option. That said, you need to spray generously, without fear, to make it last all afternoon. It’s not a perfume that projects metres away; on the contrary, it’s more like a personal bubble, but if people get close, they clearly perceive the scent. It lasted easily 4-5 hours with good application.

CK One Essence is a successful update of the original: less projecting at first, slightly denser, and more long-lasting. You have to note that much, I detect 90% similarity, which is appreciated. Very clean. Timeless, general taste, serene, harmless, daytime, fresh. Ones that bring back memories. It lasts well over 5 hours with a stable bubble. Apply without fear. With heat, it gives off soft but perceptible bursts. I like it very much: it’s one of those all-terrain, simple, and classic profiles that you must have. Infallible. You don’t always have to complicate things; the wheel has been invented.

A clean, soapy fragrance that everyone likes, with greater longevity than the original and a fairly similar scent. It’s a fragrance that has been selling for 30 years with a bit more longevity; it can’t be bad. I use it for work and daily wear; people say it smells good, projects well (on my skin) for the first hour, then shortens. It’s not a beast, nor does it pretend to be one, and it serves what it serves: a casual outing, a meal or dinner with friends, going to work, etc. It fulfills and exceeds expectations for a daily fragrance. Everyone likes it, can be used daily, and is economical. You can’t ask for more for less money, perfect for the hot times ahead. EDIT: After using it for almost a year, I confirm all the above, and it’s also the daily fragrance that receives the most compliments from the opposite sex (and I rotate with fragrances worth three or four times more). Often, virtue lies in the simplest and most straightforward things, and Morillas rarely gets it wrong.

It’s not crazy, but very pleasant for wearing straight out of the shower; that citrus and fresh touch gives energy and joy. The longevity is what it is, but I don’t think you can ask for much more from this type of fragrance.

Initially smells of lemon and roses, a quirky combination that reminds me of my grandmother’s perfumes or relaxation, but within minutes it evolves significantly, resembling YSL yet with a more citrusy edge. I absolutely loved it; I received countless compliments even in the heat. It has a great trail and good longevity, though I still prefer 9 AM because its sweet note gives it that extra something.

In the opening, its bergamot and white tea notes perfectly emulate the scent of Mexican sweet lime (which isn’t known in Spain); it’s not lemon or yellow lemon, but a fruit you eat, almost exclusive to Mexico, very sweet and soft. Then it shifts to something similar to Creed Sillage (though I don’t know Smw) but softer, more agreeable, and wearable. I own Creed Sillage and don’t particularly like it; in contrast, I liked this one more. If I had known, I would have bought this instead of the other. As for longevity… it’s a CK One, so you can’t expect anything else they haven’t demonstrated year after year; the performance is equal to any other CK One, but I think it’s worth it. P.S.: DO NOT BUY BLIND unless you know the scent of Creed Sillage.

I’ve always liked CK One. It’s a fragrance that always suits, giving a freshly showered and fresh feeling; I love smelling it on others, but personally, I was bothered by a very sharp note that didn’t convince me. But here comes this wonder, which feels the same, lasts longer, and suits me better. If you don’t like the classic, don’t bother spending money. But if you like it and it’s a fragrance you can’t do without, give it a chance.