PearOpens with
SuedeHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Calvin Klein · Sold as masculine
CK One Red Edition for Him
The initial sip of an espresso at a bustling café, where the bright notes of pear and aldehydes blend with the spicy kick of ginger and black pepper.
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CK One Red Edition for HimMid-range · $40–100
37%Similar accords, often for lessTobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive 2021 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares black pepper and tonka bean8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014 by Calvin Klein, CK One Red Edition for Him is an aromatic spicy fragrance that blends freshness and warmth through its distinctive composition. The opening notes of pear and aldehydes create a crisp, clean atmosphere, while ginger and black pepper introduce a subtle spiciness that adds depth without overpowering the scent. The heart of suede and daim brings a touch of earthy richness, which is further enhanced by tonka bean and musk in the base, grounding the composition with a warm, lingering presence.
Apply one to two sprays on pulse points. The crisp top notes are fleeting but make way for the warm base notes that develop over time, so give it an hour before you need a reapplication. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear when its fresh and spicy character can shine without feeling too heavy.
Fig. 01 — CK One Red Edition for Him, 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
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The originalCK One Red Edition for HimCalvin Klein · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2021Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive 2021Shares Black pepper and Tonka beanunder $40★ 4.00 (918)37%Match
Zara · 2018Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive 2018Shares Black pepper and Tonka beanunder $40★ 3.88 (162)
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Adds floral, citrus and green; shares musk.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 13%.