Fragrance comparison

CK Free Blue vs 35

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 177 ratings analysed

CK Free Blue

Calvin Klein

3.29169 votes

Rank #42,320 AquaticGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.258 votes

Rank #41,246 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

35 takes 4 of 4 categories.

CK Free Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
35
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

CK Free Blue0/4

354/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 35
Sillage & projection: 35
Value for money: 35
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 35

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK Free BlueCalvin Klein

35The Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

35%Dislike

2%Hate

169 votes

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity35

Sillage35

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value100

Category winner35Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderMintMandarin Orange

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Water NotesGreen NotesCardamomNutmeg

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskAmberLeather

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

CardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for CK Free Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer100

Fall9

Winter5

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner35Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK Free Blue by Calvin Klein is an aromatic spicy eau de toilette built around brisk aquatic and fresh green accords. Released as a refreshing flanker to the original line, it opens with crisp spearmint, bright mandarin orange, and soft lavender before settling into an airy core of water notes, leafy green notes, card…

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35 by The Fragrance Kitchen delivers a compelling twist on oriental woody compositions by pairing lively citrus with cozy aromatic spices. The opening sparks with bright bergamot, mandarin orange, and a cooling touch of mint that cuts through cold morning air. As the initial brightness settles, the heart unfolds into …

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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 Free Blue or 35?

35 takes 4 of 4 categories. CK Free Blue is rated 3.29/5 from 169 votes; 35 is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose CK Free Blue for a aquatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 35 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CK Free Blue or 35?

35 lasts longest (35 88/100, CK Free Blue 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free Blue or 35?

35 projects furthest (35 75/100, CK Free Blue 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free Blue and 35 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is CK Free Blue or 35 better for summer or winter?

CK Free Blue suits daytime wear; 35 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free Blue and 35?

CK Free Blue has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Notes, Green Notes, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber and Leather. 35 has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Mint, heart notes of Cardamom, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.