CK be vs Jardin de Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jardin de Paris takes 7 of 7 categories.
CK beChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jardin de ParisChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK be0/7
Jardin de Paris7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jardin de Paris
- Community sentiment
- Jardin de Paris
- Longevity
- Jardin de Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Jardin de Paris
- Value for money
- Jardin de Paris
- Versatility
- Jardin de Paris
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jardin de Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK beCalvin KleinJardin de ParisMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6,516 votes
Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%
4.26/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%
Category winnerJardin de ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
50%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
6,516 votes
48%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
82 votes
Category winnerJardin de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJardin de Paris
SillageJardin de Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJardin de ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familygreen100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
floral100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
tuberose61%
Scent match16%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LavenderGreen NotesBergamotMintJuniperMandarin Orange
Heart1 to 2 hours
Green GrassJasminePeachFreesiaMagnoliaOrchid
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskSandalwoodCedarAmberVanillaOpoponax
Top
MagnoliaPearBergamotPeachMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyFreesiaOrchidRoseVioletPlum
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 seasonSpring97
Summer100
Fall53
Winter30
Day100
Night36
Spring100
Summer93
Fall59
Winter34
Day100
Night32
Category winnerJardin de ParisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,174
PerfumerRené Morgenthaler
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,491
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerJardin de ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCK 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…
Reviews →Jardin de Paris is a fruity floral composition centered on magnolia and pear. It offers a bright, accessible profile that leans into feminine, light floral aesthetics. Designed for daily wear in warmer weather, it provides an affordable entry point for those seeking a fresh, office-friendly scent with a clean, soap-li…
Reviews →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 Jardin de Paris?
Jardin de Paris takes 7 of 7 categories. CK be is rated 3.83/5 from 6,516 votes; Jardin de Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 82 votes. Choose CK be for a green and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jardin de Paris for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK be or Jardin de Paris?
Jardin de Paris lasts longest (Jardin de Paris 61/100, CK be 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK be or Jardin de Paris?
Jardin de Paris projects furthest (Jardin de Paris 54/100, CK be 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK be and Jardin de Paris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach.
Is CK be or Jardin de Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK be is the stronger pick. For winter, Jardin de Paris is the stronger pick. CK be suits daytime wear; Jardin de Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK be and Jardin de Paris?
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. Jardin de Paris has top notes of Magnolia, Pear, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.
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