Fragrance comparison

Cedro vs CK Free Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 217 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cedro

Mahogany

4.1948 votes

Rank #26,337 CitrusWoody

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38%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?

Cedro takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cedro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
CK Free Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cedro6/7

CK Free Blue1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CedroMahogany

CK Free BlueCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%

3.29/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

Category winnerCedroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

11%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

35%Dislike

2%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerCedroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityCedro

SillageCedro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value61

Category winnerCK Free BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

aquatic100%

green88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match38%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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonMintNutmegCardamom

Base

Virginia CedarAmberTeak WoodMusk

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

Spring86

Summer38

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Spring42

Summer100

Fall9

Winter5

Day100

Night11

Category winnerCedroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,337

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCedroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedro opens with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm, spiced core of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear when you want a clean woodiness that does not overpower. The dry cedar base gives it a grounded, masculine quality that works well for offic…

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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, Cedro or CK Free Blue?

Cedro takes 6 of 7 categories. Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; CK Free Blue is rated 3.29/5 from 169 votes. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, 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, Cedro or CK Free Blue?

Cedro lasts longest (Cedro 64/100, CK Free Blue 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedro or CK Free Blue?

Cedro projects furthest (Cedro 56/100, CK Free Blue 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedro and CK Free Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

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

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

What are the notes in Cedro and CK Free Blue?

Cedro has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Teak Wood and Musk. 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.