Fragrance comparison

CK be vs J'adore

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 34,661 ratings analysed

4 wins

CK be

Calvin Klein

3.836,516 votes

Rank #29,174 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

J'adore

Dior · 1999

3.7928,145 votes

Rank #3,004 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK be takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK be
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
J'adore
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

CK be4/7

J'adore3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK beCalvin Klein

J'adoreDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6,516 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

3.79/ 5 · 28,145 votes

Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%

Category winnerCK beRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

6,516 votes

31%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

28,145 votes

Category winnerCK beMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJ'adore

SillageJ'adore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value40

Category winnerCK beBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

white floral100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match15%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotMintJuniperMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Green GrassJasminePeachFreesiaMagnoliaOrchid

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwoodCedarAmberVanillaOpoponax

Top

PearMelonMagnoliaPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseFreesiaRoseOrchidVioletPlum

Base

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall53

Winter30

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK beMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex54

Women2

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,174

PerfumerRené Morgenthaler

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,004

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched1999

Reviews210

Category winnerJ'adoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK be by Calvin Klein is a clean, understated calvin klein perfume created for daily casual wear. Released in 1996, it focuses on intimate freshness rather than room-filling power. The scent opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, mint, and aromatic lavender, evoking the crisp sensation of fresh laundry…

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Dior J'adore is a bright floral fruity perfume that opens with a mouthwatering splash of sweet pear, crisp cantaloupe melon, and zesty mandarin orange. As the initial dewy fruitiness settles on skin, it blooms into an expansive bouquet of creamy jasmine, velvety magnolia, fresh lily-of-the-valley, and subtle rose. The…

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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, CK be or J'adore?

CK be takes 4 of 7 categories. CK be is rated 3.83/5 from 6,516 votes; J'adore is rated 3.79/5 from 28,145 votes. Choose CK be for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose J'adore for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK be or J'adore?

J'adore lasts longest (J'adore 68/100, CK be 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK be or J'adore?

J'adore projects furthest (J'adore 59/100, CK be 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK be and J'adore smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach.

Is CK be or J'adore better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK be is the stronger pick. For winter, J'adore is the stronger pick. CK be suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK be and J'adore?

CK be has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Green Grass, Jasmine, Peach and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. J'adore has top notes of Pear, Melon, Magnolia and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.