CK One vs Acqua di Gio Profumo [Cologne Comparison 2022]

When it comes to fresh summer colognes, CK One and Acqua di Gio Profumo both have very good reviews.

But, If you haven’t tried any one of them yet, then which cologne should you get?

Both of these colognes have some similar features, so choosing the better fragrance can be tough.

Don’t worry! after testing these colognes on myself, I have rounded out their similarities and differences to help you choose one that fits your requirements.

So, without wasting any more time, let’s find a winner in this fragrance battle.

Clash of Scents: CK One vs Armani ADG Profumo

CK One

Main Notes: papaya, bergamot, lemon, cedar, cardamom, musk, green tea, pineapple.

CK One was released in 1994 by the famous US fashion house Calvin Klein. Undoubtedly, CK One is one of the most incredible fragrances in the market. CK One was developed by Alberto Morillas.

CK One is a fresh green cologne. They offer many versions like shock, Summer, e.t.c. CK One is a versatile cologne, and it’s applicable anywhere.

Acqua di Gio Profumo

Main Notes: Bergamot, Geranium, Rosemary, Sage, Mineral Incense, Patchouli.

Acqua di Gio Profumo is one of the most famous cologne. The soothing transition of notes and the compliments factor make ADG Profumo a legendary fragrance.

This legendary fragrance was released in 2015, and this fragrance was developed by none other than Alberto Morillas.

As you can see, both of these colognes have the qualities to make you spend a good amount of money on them.

But, these are also two very different scents, with different notes and effects on people.

So, how to know which cologne has better performance, which will better value your money? Read on to find the answers and find the overall best fragrance.

So, here is the comparison between CK One and Acqua di Gio Profumo:

Opening

In the case of CK One, they used lemon, green notes, bergamot, pineapple, mandarin orange, cardamom, papaya. It gives a fresh opening along with some fruity notes. The opening is fantastic, and it has balanced sweetness, freshness, and fruitiness.

On the other hand, the opening of Acqua di Gio Profumo contains sea notes and bergamot. It’s a super fresh water-based opening. And the bergamot note is very prominent here.

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The opening of Acqua di Gio Profumo is simple and easily catchable. But the opening of CK One contains a lot of twists, and they used citruses, spices, and fruits to create their opening. On every level, you’ll be amazed by the opening of CK One.

Now, which is better?

Clearly, the winner here is CK One. Though it’s a personal preference, it’s really rare to find an opening like CK One. In my opinion, Among these two, CK One has the best opening.

Projection and Longevity

Both ADG Profumo and CK One project excellent after you wear them. As they both used premium notes, you can be sure about getting excellent projection and longevity from both of these colognes.

In the case of CK One, it starts with a robust fresh projection, and after some time, it tempers down and lasts half of a day. It’ll undoubtedly help you to recreate your mood. The freshness of this fragrance is delightful.

If we talk about Acqua di Gio Profumo, it starts with an initial fresh opening, and after some time, it becomes more heavy and powerful. The longevity and the projection of Acqua di Gio Profumo are better than CK One.

So, among these two colognes, Acqua di Gio Profumo has the best longevity and projection.

Compliment Factor

CK One and Acqua di Gio both are massively popular fragrances in the world. But here, we’ll figure out which gets more compliments.

Well, Acqua di Gio Profumo gives a citrusy aquatic vibe. There’s nothing to hate in this fragrance. People will love the way you smell, and you’ll get a lot of compliments.

Moreover, they used rich notes, and the projection is really elegant. Your surroundings will appreciate your choice.

On the other hand, CK One is also an inoffensive fragrance, but the premiums are not up to the level. The scent is delicious, but it’s hard to understand that you’re wearing a designer’s cologne.

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As we can see, the notes of Acqua di Gio are much more prominent, and it has a more classy vibe.

So, for compliments, I’ll choose Acqua di Gio Profumo.

Versatility

Acqua di Gio used fresh and aquatic notes. As a result, there is nothing to hate about it, and people will appreciate you a lot. You can simply use this fragrance for offices, parties, events, etc.

Even if you’re stuck in a meeting room, Acqua di Gio’s fresh scent will enhance your energy a lot.

Though CK One gathered a lot of success, there are some controversial uses of notes. Moreover, the opening of CK

One can be harsh for someone. And later on, the fragrance became heavier, and they used some heavy notes like sandalwood, cedar, musk, e.t.c. But you can still wear this for offices, meetings, hangouts, e.t.c.

In my opinion, Acqua di Gio Profumo is better for everyday use. And it’s more versatile than CK One.

Value For Money

In the case of Acqua di Gio Profumo, the price of 125ml is 142$. And it comes in three different sizes. And the highest size, which is 180ml, has a price tag of 165$.

On the other hand, the price of CK One 100ml is 65$, and it comes in three different sizes. The highest price of CK One is 79$, which is for a 200ml bottle.

So as we can see, there is a massive gap between the prices of these two colognes.

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As you can see, the price range of CK One is much lesser than Acqua di Gio Profumo. But if we talk about quality, Acqua di Gio provides the best quality in terms of money. Though you’re paying less in CK One but the quality of CK One is not up to the level of Profumo, and I don’t think it deserves a 65$ price tag.

So, the price range of CK One is lesser, but for best value, I’ll choose Acqua di Gio Profumo.

Overall Scent

Are you looking for an incredible fragrance to wear each and every day? Acqua di Gio is just the one you’re looking for. It has the potential to become your signature scent.

The notes used in Acqua di Gio Profumo are versatile and inoffensive. And you can use Acqua di Gio Profumo for any events such as business meetings, parties, hangouts, etc. And it’s so popular that people will know what you are wearing instantly.

On the other hand, CK One has a low projection rate, and the longevity of this fragrance is not that much good.

Moreover, the quality of this fragrance is not up to the mark. So if you have enough money to spend on colognes, I’ll suggest not making CK One your signature cologne.

If you’re looking to add a signature showstopper cologne to your collection, Acqua di Gio Profumo could be the one.

Our Final Verdict

In terms of price, CK One is much cheaper than Acqua di Gio Profumo. So it’s really hard for CK One to compete with the premium scent of Acqua di Gio Profumo.

Well, both of the fragrances have some pros and cons.

If I had to choose between these two, I would pick Acqua di Gio Profumo over CK One. It is one of the most superior cologne I’ve ever sniffed, and every bit of it feels premium.

The choice is in Your Hands.

As I said before, the ultimate comparison depends on you.

Since both of these colognes are massively popular, I’d suggest getting decant or sample bottles of them and try out on yourself to see which one you like the most. Then you can commit to the full bottle.

As we can see, in terms of value Acqua di Gio Profumo is much higher than CK One. I would never suggest making your account empty for a cologne. You can easily choose CK One over ADG Profumo.

If you want to go a different route and maybe consider something different from CK or Armani, you could also check out our separate post on Dior Sauvage vs Versace Eros Comparison

Please vote on which cologne you think is better in the pole/comment section. And suggest which fragrance battle you wish to read next, and I’ll get on it.