Fragrance comparison

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 vs CK Free Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 236 ratings analysed

6 wins

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Carolina Herrera

4.1967 votes

Rank #30,896 CitrusFresh Spicy

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36%scent match

Some overlap

CK Free Blue

Calvin Klein

3.29169 votes

Rank #42,320 AquaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 takes 6 of 7 categories.

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CK Free Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

212 Men a Summer on Ice 20036/7

CK Free Blue1/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Community sentiment: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Longevity: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Sillage & projection: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Value for money: CK Free Blue
Versatility: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Carolina Herrera

CK Free BlueCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 18%Had 53%Want 29%

3.29/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

11%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

35%Dislike

2%Hate

169 votes

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

Longevity212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Sillage212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value61

Category winnerCK Free BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

aquatic100%

green88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match36%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

GrapefruitBergamotLemonNeroliMandarin OrangeBasilMint

Heart

GardeniaNutmegCorianderGingerCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodLabdanumIncense

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

Spring40

Summer100

Fall27

Winter10

Day100

Night23

Spring42

Summer100

Fall9

Winter5

Day100

Night11

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 by Carolina Herrera is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 was launched in 2003. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Mint; middle notes are Gardenia, Nutmeg, Coriander, Ginger and Cardamom; base notes are Musk, Sandalwo…

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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, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or CK Free Blue?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 takes 6 of 7 categories. 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes; CK Free Blue is rated 3.29/5 from 169 votes. Choose 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CK Free Blue for a aquatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or CK Free Blue?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 lasts longest (212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 68/100, CK Free Blue 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or CK Free Blue?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 projects furthest (212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 60/100, CK Free Blue 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 and CK Free Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

Is 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or CK Free Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 is the stronger pick. 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 suits daytime wear; CK Free Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 and CK Free Blue?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Gardenia, Nutmeg, Coriander and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Incense. 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.