Fragrance comparison

CK Free Blue vs Bergamot Neroli Cologne

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

CK Free Blue

Calvin Klein

3.29169 votes

Rank #42,320 AquaticGreen

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29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Bergamot Neroli Cologne

The Art Of Shaving

4.3312 votes

Rank #35,918 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne takes 5 of 5 categories.

CK Free Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK Free Blue0/5

Bergamot Neroli Cologne5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK Free BlueCalvin Klein

Bergamot Neroli CologneThe Art Of Shaving

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneRating 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

67%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBergamot Neroli Cologne

SillageBergamot Neroli Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

green56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic, green 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

Notes

BergamotNeroliGuaiac WoodClary SageCypressCedarJasmine SambacCardamomMandarin OrangeGeraniumMateOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Cardamom. 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

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneHigher 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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A citrus aromatic built around bergamot and neroli, this opens bright, green, and slightly herbal before settling into a cleaner woody barbershop style base. The overall feel is polished and groomed rather than playful. It may suit someone who wants a fresh, masculine cologne with a classic shaving-room edge, especial…

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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 Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne takes 5 of 5 categories. CK Free Blue is rated 3.29/5 from 169 votes; Bergamot Neroli Cologne is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose CK Free Blue for a aquatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bergamot Neroli Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK Free Blue or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne lasts longest (Bergamot Neroli Cologne 45/100, CK Free Blue 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free Blue or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne projects furthest (Bergamot Neroli Cologne 78/100, CK Free Blue 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free Blue and Bergamot Neroli Cologne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Cardamom.

Is CK Free Blue or Bergamot Neroli Cologne better for summer or winter?

CK Free Blue suits daytime wear; Bergamot Neroli Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free Blue and Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

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. Bergamot Neroli Cologne features Bergamot, Neroli, Guaiac Wood, Clary Sage and Cypress.