Fragrance comparison

CK All vs Exotic

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,853 ratings analysed

3 wins

CK All

Calvin Klein

4.001,853 votes

Rank #30,421 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Exotic

Shirley May

—0 votes

Rank #70,900 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK All takes 3 of 3 categories.

CK All
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Exotic
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character.

CK All3/3

Exotic0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK AllCalvin Klein

ExoticShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,853 votes

Have 56%Had 24%Want 20%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 60%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,853 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityCK All

SillageCK All

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

green60%

fruity50%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit blossom

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineRhubarbFreesiaLily

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskAmberVetiver

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CorianderLilyOrange BlossomJuniper BerriesBasilJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverBrazilian Rosewood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Lily. Durations are only published for CK All, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall27

Winter15

Day100

Night20

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex70

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,421

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK AllHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK All by Calvin Klein presents a vibrant citrus and white floral profile built for effortless daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sparkling burst of frozen bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and crisp grapefruit blossom that immediately brings an energetic, clean sensation. As the initial sharpness settles, a gentle…

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Exotic by Shirley May starts with a sharp, cool blast of herbal lavender mixed with bergamot and sour lemon. As it settles onto the skin, the initial crispness softens, introducing a clean floral heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. Basil and coriander add a dry, peppery greenness that keeps the m…

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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 lasts longer, CK All or Exotic?

CK All lasts longest (CK All 56/100, Exotic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK All or Exotic?

CK All projects furthest (CK All 51/100, Exotic 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK All and Exotic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Lily.

Is CK All or Exotic better for summer or winter?

CK All suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK All and Exotic?

CK All has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Rhubarb, Freesia and Lily, a base of Musk, Amber and Vetiver. Exotic has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily, Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver.