Fragrance comparison

CK be vs RUA Radiant Roses

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 6,589 ratings analysed

CK be

Calvin Klein

3.836,516 votes

Rank #35,269 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

RUA Radiant Roses

PARIS CORNER

3.9573 votes

Rank #12,173 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUA Radiant Roses takes 6 of 8 categories.

CK be
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
RUA Radiant Roses
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK be2/8

RUA Radiant Roses6/8

Ratings & consensus: CK be
Community sentiment: CK be
Longevity: RUA Radiant Roses
Sillage & projection: RUA Radiant Roses
Value for money: RUA Radiant Roses
Versatility: RUA Radiant Roses
Note pyramid (duration): RUA Radiant Roses
Fragranxe ranking: RUA Radiant Roses

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK beCalvin Klein

RUA Radiant RosesPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6,516 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

3.95/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 56%Had 10%Want 34%

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

45%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerCK beMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRUA Radiant Roses

SillageRUA Radiant Roses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value90

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

rose100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChocolateBergamotCitrusPeachLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaJasmineSweet OrangeFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberSugarMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall53

Winter30

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer77

Fall94

Winter81

Day100

Night87

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex54

Women2

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,269

PerfumerRené Morgenthaler

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesHigher 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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RUA Radiant Roses by PARIS CORNER opens with a burst of bright lemon, bergamot, sweet peach, and a distinct touch of chocolate. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dense bouquet takes over, featuring sweet orange alongside rose, magnolia, jasmine, and freesia. The scent settles on a warm foundation of vanilla, su…

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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 RUA Radiant Roses?

RUA Radiant Roses takes 6 of 8 categories. CK be is rated 3.83/5 from 6,516 votes; RUA Radiant Roses is rated 3.95/5 from 73 votes. Choose CK be for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose RUA Radiant Roses for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK be or RUA Radiant Roses?

RUA Radiant Roses lasts longest (RUA Radiant Roses 75/100, CK be 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK be or RUA Radiant Roses?

RUA Radiant Roses projects furthest (RUA Radiant Roses 69/100, CK be 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK be and RUA Radiant Roses smell similar?

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

Is CK be or RUA Radiant Roses better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK be is the stronger pick. For winter, RUA Radiant Roses is the stronger pick. CK be suits daytime wear; RUA Radiant Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK be and RUA Radiant Roses?

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. RUA Radiant Roses has top notes of Chocolate, Bergamot, Citrus and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine and Sweet Orange, a base of Amber, Sugar, Musk and Sandalwood.