Fragrance comparison

CK be vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,537 ratings analysed

CK be

Calvin Klein

3.836,516 votes

Rank #29,174 GreenAromatic

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26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #40,469 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories.

CK be
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

CK be2/5

Tangalunga3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK beCalvin Klein

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6,516 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerTangalungaRating 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

52%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCK beBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

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

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Peach and Orchid. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex54

Women2

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,174

PerfumerRené Morgenthaler

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,469

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCK beHigher 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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Tangalunga by Odoratika is a complex leather fragrance that plays with vibrant fruit notes. It opens with a splash of mandarin and mango, settling into a heart of champaca and jasmine. The base grounds this bold creation in civet, sandalwood, and leather. It is a distinct, modern choice for those who want a scent that…

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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 Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories. CK be is rated 3.83/5 from 6,516 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose CK be for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CK be or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, CK be 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK be or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, CK be 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK be and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Peach and Orchid.

Is CK be or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

CK be suits daytime wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK be and Tangalunga?

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. Tangalunga has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sweet Orange, Palm Leaf and Mango, heart notes of Champaca, Jasmine, Tuberose and Copaiba balm, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.