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CK One Reflections

Calvin Klein has always had a critical eye on society and a very creative mind. Thus, the house bearing his name has always reflected a very avant-garde spirit. It is in this context that the very first CK One by Calvin Klein was born, in 1994. Intended for both men and women, it left its mark on the history of perfumery. In 2023, nearly 30 years after its release, CK One continues to make waves. It is now released in another version: CK One Reflections.

Launch year
2023
Perfumers
  • Alexandra Carlin
  • Laprade Christelle
Gender
Men
Olfactory family
Citrus
Secondary family
Aromatic
Concentration
Eau de Toilette
CK One Reflections

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CK One Reflections, an androgynous fragrance

CK One Reflections is designed in the same way as its predecessor, releasing a unisex fragrance. Indeed, this is its trademark. For many, CK One by Calvin Klein is considered the first true androgynous scent in history. CK One Reflections is a new symbol of sharing. It is aimed at all individuals who have enough confidence in themselves to reach out to others, whatever their differences may be. CK One Reflections by Calvin Klein embodies open-mindedness, honesty and nonconformity.

CK One Reflections, a summer fragrance synonymous with carefree spirit

CK One Reflections lets a breeze that is even more lively and energizing than before float in the air. Thus, it is an ideal creation for the hot summer season. More specifically, this juice draws inspiration from the exhilarating character of summer days spent with friends. It seems to carry within it a carefree joy of living. If it had to evoke a landscape, it would probably be the shimmering reflection of the sun on clear water. CK One Reflections by Calvin Klein offers a foretaste of vacation ahead of time.

The very lively and energizing scent of CK One Reflections

CK One Reflections was created by perfumers Christelle Laprade and Alexandra Carlin. They first chose to open this composition with notes of natural ginger paired with lemon zest. The result is an icy bite, while also unfolding a rosy, soapy and peppery facet. Then, the heart of CK One Reflections by Calvin Klein softens. Its springlike evocation comes from a floral, refreshing green tea. Gradually, however, CK One Reflections by Calvin Klein moves toward a warmer, woodier base. This is dominated by musk, animalic and smoky.

Calvin Klein's famous flask returns to the spotlight

Like its predecessors, CK One Reflections by Calvin Klein comes in a bottle resembling a flask. It draws inspiration from a Jamaican rum flask. Logically, it is topped with a screw cap. This has traded its former gray color for immaculate white. A few touches of green also appear on the sides of this bottle, as if to symbolize all its summer energy. If needed, and for more convenience, a spray nozzle can also be screwed onto the top.

CK One Reflections is a vegan creation, whose bottle and cardboard box are recyclable.

Olfactory pyramid

  1. Top notesThe first minutes
  2. Heart notesThe heart of the perfume
  3. Base notesWhat lingers

Olfastory’s review

It was by observing his children, then teenagers, that Calvin Klein got the idea to create the iconic CK One. Indeed, he quickly realized that they shared more than previous generations had. He decided to draw inspiration from this emerging androgyny to create a fragrance intended for both men and women. This is how CK One by Calvin Klein became the cult fragrance of an entire generation. Nearly 30 years after its release, in 2023, it is brought back into the spotlight in a new version: CK One Reflections. Here is our review.

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