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Eau de toilette

Calvin Klein CK One Gold

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Gender:
Unisex
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Calvin Klein CK One Gold: The Golden Evolution of a Cult Fragrance

Released in 2016, Calvin Klein CK One Gold is a fresh interpretation of the legendary CK One collection, preserving the spirit of universality and modernity.

This fragrance, available as an Eau de Toilette, embodies the elegance and boldness characteristic of the American brand founded by Calvin Klein in 1968.

Positioning and Character

CK One Gold is classified as a unisex fragrance, making it an ideal choice for those who value flexibility and modern trends.

With a moderate sillage, it leaves a delicate trail suitable for the office, dates, or everyday wear in warm seasons.

Fragrance Palette

The composition of CK One Gold belongs to the aromatic and woody families, combining the freshness of greenery with the warmth of wood.

The top notes open with bright bergamot, juicy fig, and aromatic sage, creating an optimistic start.

In the heart, delicate floral accords of jasmine, neroli, and violet unfold, adding sensuality.

The base is anchored by deep woody notes of guaiac wood, patchouli, and vetiver, ensuring longevity and coziness.

Application Practice and Recommendations

As an Eau de Toilette, CK One Gold has moderate longevity, ideal for daytime use.

To achieve optimal effect, we recommend applying 2-3 sprays to the skin of the neck and wrists, and in cool weather, you can add some to clothing for longer-lasting scent.

The fragrance is excellent for spring and summer, and its universal character makes it complimentary in various social situations.

Similar Fragrances to Explore

If you liked CK One Gold, be sure to try Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt with its marine freshness, Versace Eros Pour Femme for a more passionate evening, or Calvin Klein CK IN2U for Her as an alternative within the same brand.

Influence and Legacy

The release of CK One Gold in 2016 strengthened Calvin Klein's position in the affordable luxury perfume segment, offering an updated version of the cult CK One with golden accents.

This fragrance reflects the brand's DNA, combining minimalism with hints of luxury, and continues to attract fans worldwide, remaining a symbol of modern American aesthetics.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Calvin Klein CK One Gold begins with top notes: bergamot brings citrus freshness, fig adds fruity juiciness, and sage contributes herbal aroma.

In the heart of the composition, jasmine and neroli create a floral harmony, complemented by the tenderness of violet.

The base concludes with woody chords: guaiac wood adds warmth, patchouli gives earthy depth, and vetiver provides a clean finish, making the fragrance long-lasting and memorable.

Gender Unisex
Brand Calvin Klein
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.calvinkleininc.com
Year of production 2016
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Coty Inc.

Composition pyramid

Bergamot
Fig
Sage
Jasmine
Neroli
Violet
Guaiac wood
Patchouli
Vetiver

Top notes

Heart notes

Families

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
17%
Unisex
67%
Female
17%
What kind of event
Date
17%
Wedding
0%
Sport
17%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
17%
Sex
17%
For Holiday
17%
Theatre
0%
Office
17%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
25%
Spring
Spring
12%
Summer
Summer
25%
Autumn
Autumn
38%
For what style / mood
Casual
50%
Gala
0%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
50%
For what age
under 18
20%
18-25 years old
10%
26-35 years old
40%
36-45 years
30%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
33%
1-2 atomisations
33%
2-3 atomisations
33%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
20%
On the wrist
20%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
20%
Behind the ears
20%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
20%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
33%
1-2 atomisations
33%
2-3 atomisations
33%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
25%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
25%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
25%
Joy
25%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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I tried this perfume because the fig note interested me. But on my skin, it unfolded completely differently: it turned into a powdery-floral scent with distinct vetiver. Longevity, of course, is there, but I don't feel any pleasure from it
4/5
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The fragrance is truly impressive. The remnants in the bottle really captivated me. Now I'm thinking about getting my own little bottle 😍
4/5
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The name clearly doesn't suit this perfume; it should rather be called "Pure" Gold doesn't smell here. I detect delicate jasmine with a slight greenish tint, violet powder, and a bit of coolness, but it all feels somewhat soapy and unnatural. Musk clearly dominates here, although the pyramid claims otherwise. That's strange. Overall, I didn't like the fragrance. It's too quiet and intimate, as if hiding from the world 😒
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I'll try to describe. In the store I tested it and immediately thought of Womanity. In the pyramid, fig similar to that in Womanity. I have the original and Pour Elle. Gold is like a brother, without the marine and ozone notes of Mugler. If you don't like Womanity or it's expensive, Gold is a good option. No controversial notes. Fig is very similar, price pleasing. I liked it, noted it. But on Fragrantica, no mention of Womanity. Apparently, only for the US
4/5
4
I expected the scent to be sweet and rich, but instead, it turned out too gentle and delicate. Violet with fig adds some twist, but it's not what I wanted. The bottle design, of course, is chic, but alas, it doesn't save the overall impression. It's like something important slipped away
4/5
4
What a cool scent! Light, it just makes you happy. You can feel a bit of floral powder, and the green notes are so subtle, woody notes are there too. I really liked it! Although the longevity isn't super, it's more for yourself, so to speak
3/5
3
The fragrance is kind of weird. It smells like cleanliness and a sweaty body after a shower. Unusual, yes, but somehow annoyingly simplistic, though it's not bad 🤷‍♀️

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