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Calvin Klein · Sold as unisex
CK One Summer 2012
The refreshing coolness of a cucumber slice on your eye after a long day, where crisp freshness meets soothing comfort.
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CK One Summer 2012Mid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
CK One Summer 2012 by Calvin Klein was crafted in 2012 by perfumer Richard Herpin as a refreshing take on the brand's minimalist and classic style. The fragrance opens with a burst of cucumber, lime, and mint, creating an invigorating aquatic and green accord that feels like a splash of cool water on a hot day. As it develops, bergamot and Granny Smith apple add a sharp freshness, while lotus and rosemary bring subtle layers of floral and aromatic complexity. The base notes of driftwood, rum, sandalwood, and oak moss ground the composition with warmth and earthy depth.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for the best effect — it's designed to stay close to skin rather than projecting far into the air. The bright top notes will fade within an hour or two, so reapply if you want to maintain that initial burst of freshness throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — CK One Summer 2012, Calvin Klein
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Richard Herpin
Mentored among antiques and precious woodsRichard Herpin was born and raised in Cannes, surrounded by antiques in his father's shop that instilled a strong aesthetic sense, particularly for precious woods.
The CK One line
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Designer Calvin Klein
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 14%.