Fragrance comparison

Aire vs CK2

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,822 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,660 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

CK2

Calvin Klein

3.942,288 votes

Rank #30,838 MineralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CK2
Choose it for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aire3/7

CK24/7

Ratings & consensus: CK2
Community sentiment: CK2
Longevity: Aire
Sillage & projection: Aire
Value for money: CK2
Versatility: CK2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

CK2Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 2,288 votes

Have 49%Had 24%Want 27%

Category winnerCK2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

33%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

2,288 votes

Category winnerCK2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value66

Category winnerCK2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

mineral100%

fresh spicy92%

ozonic84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

WasabiViolet LeafMandarin OrangePear

Heart1 to 3 hours

PebblesHedioneOrris RootPeonyRose

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverWhite MuskIncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Rose, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for CK2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer100

Fall19

Winter11

Day100

Night15

Category winnerCK2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men10

Unisex76

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,660

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#30,838

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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CK2 by Calvin Klein is a fresh woody aromatic fragrance built around an unconventional urban profile. It opens with an energetic spark of wasabi, juicy mandarin orange, sweet pear, and green violet leaf. The heart introduces a distinct accord of wet pebbles and concrete mixed with hedione, soft rose, peony, and powder…

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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, Aire or CK2?

CK2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; CK2 is rated 3.94/5 from 2,288 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose CK2 for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or CK2?

They last about the same: Aire 61/100, CK2 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aire or CK2?

Projection is very close: Aire 54/100, CK2 52/100 for sillage.

Do Aire and CK2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Rose, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Aire or CK2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. CK2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and CK2?

Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. CK2 has top notes of Wasabi, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Pear, heart notes of Pebbles, Hedione, Orris Root and Peony, a base of Vetiver, White Musk, Incense and Sandalwood.