Fragrance comparison

Architect vs CK Free

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,367 ratings analysed

6 wins

Architect

Oriflame

4.19499 votes

Rank #3,413 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

CK Free

Calvin Klein

3.391,868 votes

Rank #37,294 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Architect takes 6 of 7 categories.

Architect
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
CK Free
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Architect6/7

CK Free1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArchitectOriflame

CK FreeCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 499 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 38%

3.39/ 5 · 1,868 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

Category winnerArchitectRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

499 votes

9%Love

48%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

1,868 votes

Category winnerArchitectMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityArchitect

SillageArchitect

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value64

Category winnerArchitectBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

tobacco72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

earthy30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

anis65%

soft spicy53%

powdery42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomWormwoodHemlockAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Guaiac WoodSequoiaVirginia Cedar

Base

TobaccoVetiverPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

Juniper BerriesStar AniseWormwoodJackfruit

Heart30 to 60 minutes

SuedeTobaccoBuchu or AgathosmaCoffee

Base1 to 2 hours

Virginia CedarOakWoody NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Virginia Cedar, Tobacco and Patchouli. Durations are only published for CK Free, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall27

Winter11

Day100

Night17

Category winnerCK FreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,413

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#37,294

PerfumerEllen Molner, Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArchitectHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexis Dadier constructed Architect by Oriflame around a dry, woody heart of Virginia cedar, sequoia, and guaiac wood. Bright cardamom and bitter wormwood lift the opening, while dark tobacco and earthy patchouli anchor the base. It is a dense, smoky scent built for crisp autumn evenings and cold winter office days.

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CK Free by Calvin Klein is a light woody aromatic scent designed for straightforward, casual wear. The fragrance opens with an airy mix of crisp juniper berries, star anise, bitter wormwood, and a mild tropical touch of jackfruit. As the initial sharpness settles, a restrained heart of soft suede, dry tobacco leaf, ar…

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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, Architect or CK Free?

Architect takes 6 of 7 categories. Architect is rated 4.19/5 from 499 votes; CK Free is rated 3.39/5 from 1,868 votes. Choose Architect for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose CK Free for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Architect or CK Free?

Architect lasts longest (Architect 64/100, CK Free 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Architect or CK Free?

Architect projects furthest (Architect 58/100, CK Free 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Architect and CK Free smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Virginia Cedar, Tobacco and Patchouli.

Is Architect or CK Free better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK Free is the stronger pick. For winter, Architect is the stronger pick. CK Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Architect and CK Free?

Architect has top notes of Cardamom, Wormwood, Hemlock and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Sequoia and Virginia Cedar, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver and Patchouli. CK Free has top notes of Juniper Berries, Star Anise, Wormwood and Jackfruit, heart notes of Suede, Tobacco, Buchu or Agathosma and Coffee, a base of Virginia Cedar, Oak, Woody Notes and Patchouli.