Fragrance comparison

CK Free Blue vs Grey

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

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Grey

Rose & Co Manchester

3.8312 votes

Rank #55,869 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grey takes 4 of 5 categories.

CK Free Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Grey
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

CK Free Blue1/5

Grey4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK Free BlueCalvin Klein

GreyRose & Co Manchester

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 25%Want 55%

Category winnerGreyRating 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

42%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGrey

SillageGrey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value67

Category winnerGreyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · 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

MintGrapefruitSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegOrange BlossomCardamomCinnamon

Base

LabdanumTonka BeanVanilaPatchouli

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

Spring20

Summer20

Fall40

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK Free BlueHigher 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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Grey by Rose & Co Manchester opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of mint. Saffron adds a dry, slightly metallic edge that prevents the citrus from feeling like a standard gym cologne. As the top notes settle, nutmeg and cinnamon warm up the core alongside white orange blo…

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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 Grey?

Grey takes 4 of 5 categories. CK Free Blue is rated 3.29/5 from 169 votes; Grey is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose CK Free Blue for a aquatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Grey for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CK Free Blue or Grey?

Grey lasts longest (Grey 77/100, CK Free Blue 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free Blue or Grey?

Grey projects furthest (Grey 59/100, CK Free Blue 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free Blue and Grey smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% 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 Grey better for summer or winter?

CK Free Blue suits daytime wear; Grey suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free Blue and Grey?

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. Grey has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Saffron and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli.