Fragrance comparison

CK be vs Naomi Campbell

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8,933 ratings analysed

CK be

Calvin Klein

3.836,516 votes

Rank #29,174 GreenAromatic

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23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Naomi Campbell

3.882,417 votes

Rank #2,674 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Naomi Campbell takes 5 of 7 categories.

CK be
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Naomi Campbell
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

CK be1/7

Naomi Campbell5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK beCalvin Klein

Naomi CampbellNaomi Campbell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6,516 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

3.88/ 5 · 2,417 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerNaomi CampbellRating 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

26%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

2,417 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNaomi Campbell

SillageNaomi Campbell

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNaomi CampbellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

caramel61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both powdery

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

CoconutPeachStar AnisePimentoMagnoliaOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFloral NotesTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaCaramelTonka BeanSandalwoodBenzoinMuskAmberOpoponax

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

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK beMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex54

Women2

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,174

PerfumerRené Morgenthaler

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,674

PerfumerUrsula Wandel

Launched—

Reviews142

Category winnerNaomi CampbellHigher 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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Naomi Campbell is a warm, powdery floral that brings a nostalgic late nineties feel to the skin. It centers around a heavy core of vanilla and caramel, offset by peach and coconut. It is best suited for casual evening wear or cozy winter days when you want a soft, comforting bubble.

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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 Naomi Campbell?

Naomi Campbell takes 5 of 7 categories. CK be is rated 3.83/5 from 6,516 votes; Naomi Campbell is rated 3.88/5 from 2,417 votes. Choose CK be for a green and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Naomi Campbell for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, CK be or Naomi Campbell?

Naomi Campbell lasts longest (Naomi Campbell 61/100, CK be 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK be or Naomi Campbell?

Naomi Campbell projects furthest (Naomi Campbell 56/100, CK be 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK be and Naomi Campbell smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach.

Is CK be or Naomi Campbell better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK be is the stronger pick. For winter, Naomi Campbell is the stronger pick. CK be suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK be and Naomi Campbell?

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. Naomi Campbell has top notes of Coconut, Peach, Star Anise and Pimento, heart notes of Heliotrope, Floral Notes, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.