Question 1

What's the difference between CK One Shock For Him and Le Male?

Accepted Answer

CK One Shock For Him is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Calvin Klein (2011) dominated by Tobacco accords. Le Male is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jean Paul Gaultier (1995) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 5 accords: Warm Spicy, Sweet, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, CK One Shock For Him or Le Male?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, CK One Shock For Him scores 4.04/5 vs Le Male at 4.01/5. On r/fragrance, CK One Shock For Him sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Le Male is 5.8/10 (mixed). CK One Shock For Him's standout strength: Versatile blind reach fragrance. Le Male's standout strength: Sweet, warm, and addictive scent profile that appeals to many. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do CK One Shock For Him and Le Male smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Warm Spicy, Sweet, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Lavender. CK One Shock For Him: CK One Shock For Him appears in the collector's lineup but generates minimal discussion in this thread, suggesting it's a competent but unremarkable fragrance. Le Male: Le Male Le Parfum is a divisive fragrance with a devoted fanbase who love its sweet, warm character and strong projection, but significant detractors who find it overly sugary, generic, and lacking in sophistication.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, CK One Shock For Him or Le Male?

Accepted Answer

CK One Shock For Him: No specific praise for performance or longevity Le Male: Excellent projection and sillage performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits CK One Shock For Him vs Le Male?

Accepted Answer

CK One Shock For Him scores highest for fall wear; Le Male scores highest for winter wear. CK One Shock For Him leans evening, Le Male leans evening.

CK One Shock For Him vs Le Male

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to CK One Shock For Him (9)

Unique to Le Male (10)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	CK One Shock For Him	Le Male
Brand	Calvin Klein	Jean Paul Gaultier
Year	2011	1995
Rating	4.04	4.01
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	12	13