Fragrance comparison

1960 vs CK Free Blue

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 174 ratings analysed

2 wins

1960

Bogner

4.205 votes

Rank #56,786 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

CK Free Blue

Calvin Klein

3.29169 votes

Rank #42,320 AquaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1960 takes 2 of 3 categories.

1960
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
CK Free Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

19602/3

CK Free Blue1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1960
Sillage & projection: 1960
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CK Free Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1960Bogner

CK Free BlueCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 44%

3.29/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

11%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

35%Dislike

2%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

Longevity1960

Sillage1960

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

warm spicy44%

amber30%

aquatic100%

green88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LimeMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

NutmegCardamomLavender

Base

AmberMossVanillaCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderMintMandarin Orange

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Water NotesGreen NotesCardamomNutmeg

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom. Durations are only published for CK Free Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer100

Fall9

Winter5

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK Free BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogner 1960 opens bright and sporty, with lime, mandarin and mint giving it a crisp citrus lift before cardamom, nutmeg and lavender add a cleaner aromatic spice. The dry-down brings amber, vanilla, moss and cedar, so it stays fresh first but lands warmer and smoother than the opening suggests. It looks best suited to…

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CK Free Blue by Calvin Klein is an aromatic spicy eau de toilette built around brisk aquatic and fresh green accords. Released as a refreshing flanker to the original line, it opens with crisp spearmint, bright mandarin orange, and soft lavender before settling into an airy core of water notes, leafy green notes, card…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1960 or CK Free Blue?

1960 takes 2 of 3 categories. 1960 is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; CK Free Blue is rated 3.29/5 from 169 votes. Choose 1960 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose CK Free Blue for a aquatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1960 or CK Free Blue?

1960 lasts longest (1960 60/100, CK Free Blue 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1960 or CK Free Blue?

1960 projects furthest (1960 63/100, CK Free Blue 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1960 and CK Free Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

Is 1960 or CK Free Blue better for summer or winter?

CK Free Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1960 and CK Free Blue?

1960 has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom and Lavender, a base of Amber, Moss, Vanilla and Cedar. CK Free Blue has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Notes, Green Notes, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber and Leather.