1,229 community ratings

CK One Shock for Him

2011MenModern

7.7/ 10

Community score
1,229 ratings

Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Him is a men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, balancing fruity sweetness with spice and wood.

Compare

Skunky's take: Fruity and cheerful, my nose stopped by the market.

How does it perform?

From 1,123 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.0 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.7 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Lavender Clementine Cucumber

Heart notesfirst few hours

Black basil

Cardamom Black pepper

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Patchouli

Ambreine

Tobacco White musk Cashmeran

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does CK One Shock for Him smell like?

Lavender, clementine and cucumber give it a fresh opening. Black basil, cardamom and black pepper add a spicy edge in the heart. In the base, patchouli, tobacco and white musk come forward while cashmeran softens everything. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and slightly synthetic, with woody and oriental tones in the background.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out, and reads masculine and modern. Armaf Victory and La Rive Heroic Man have a close profile.