CK One Shock for Him Calvin Klein 2011

Holy moly, what a little water this is! For those who see themselves at home in gourmand territories, this emissary is highly recommended for testing. Here, they really go all out; you can't accuse CK's One Shock of being restrained. It wasn't really intended to be that way, as the bottle and the name clearly indicate that the target audience consists of those who are up for any fun that our experience society has to offer.

Accordingly, One Shock makes its presence felt quite intensely. The first minutes are marked by a persistent, sticky sweetness, which I would describe as berry-like, despite the fragrance components listed in the top notes. A bottle of sloe spirit or blackberry liqueur that has shattered on the ground comes closest to this. The ingredients listed in the heart notes seem to be more theoretical; at least for me, a scent reminiscent of pancake batter rises to my nose, thick, creamy, buttery. This mélange of fruity alcoholic and floury mush dominates the progression for a long time, before in the final phase, patchouli and spicier notes help the fragrance to a somewhat relaxed conclusion.

You can like the genre of fervent gourmand or not. It's a matter of taste, like so much in life. However, what makes One Shock quite likable is its open, unpretentious demeanor. The fragrance doesn't even try to present itself as something special. Loud, shrill, with many components clearly taken from the chemical toolbox, it sees its purpose mainly in accompanying the wearer through carefree times. And it does that well. At a price that doesn't significantly exceed that of two cocktails.