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Calvin Klein · Sold as unisex
CK One Essence
The crisp energy of a city park at sunrise, where the air is filled with the scent of fresh tea and spices, blending into the warm, woody embrace of the trees.
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CK One EssenceMid-range · $40–100
47%Similar accords, often for lessWaterlily Tea Dress · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Alberto Morillas crafted CK One Essence for Calvin Klein, launching it in 2024 as an evolution of the brand's signature minimalism and classic style. The composition opens with a fresh spicy blend of white tea, bergamot, blood orange, black pepper, green tea, and mint, creating a vibrant and invigorating start. As these top notes settle into a heart of geranium and musk, the fragrance transitions to a warm, woody base that includes Australian sandalwood, incense, and moss. This blend is both modern and lasting, embodying the brand's legacy of elegant simplicity.
CK One Essence projects well but stays close to skin, making it ideal for those who prefer a personal rather than pervasive fragrance. Apply two sprays in the morning — the spicy top notes will last through the day while the musky and woody base notes gradually come into focus.
Fig. 01 — CK One Essence, Calvin Klein
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
The CK One line
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Designer Calvin Klein
More from the house · founded 1968 · United States
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The originalCK One EssenceCalvin Klein · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2019Waterlily Tea DressAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.06 (1,580)44%Match
Zara · 2020Extreme 8.0Shares 4 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 3.81 (27)
With Calvin Klein Calvin Klein
Adds floral, white floral and rose; shares musk.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 7%.