Fragrance comparison

CK Free Blue vs Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 263 ratings analysed

CK Free Blue

Calvin Klein

3.29169 votes

Rank #42,320 AquaticGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme

Nazareno Gabrielli

4.0794 votes

Rank #12,088 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

CK Free Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

CK Free Blue1/7

Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK Free BlueCalvin Klein

Nazareno Gabrielli Pour HommeNazareno Gabrielli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

4.07/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

Category winnerNazareno Gabrielli Pour HommeRating 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

37%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerNazareno Gabrielli Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme

SillageNazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNazareno Gabrielli Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

tobacco69%

green61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · 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

Top

BergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderMintMimosaSageTarragonCardamomNutmegGeranium

Base

TobaccoVirginia CedarVetyverSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Mandarin 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK Free BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,088

PerfumerPaolo Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerNazareno Gabrielli Pour HommeHigher 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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Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, neroli, and mandarin orange. As the bright citrus settles, green sage, mint, and lavender emerge alongside a subtle mimosa floral note. The dry-down rests on dry tobacco leaf, cedarwood, and clean musk, creating a quiet barbershop aura for cool spring…

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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 Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme?

Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. CK Free Blue is rated 3.29/5 from 169 votes; Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 94 votes. Choose CK Free Blue for a aquatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK Free Blue or Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme?

Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme lasts longest (Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme 57/100, CK Free Blue 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free Blue or Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme?

Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme projects furthest (Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme 53/100, CK Free Blue 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free Blue and Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme smell similar?

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

Is CK Free Blue or Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK Free Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme is the stronger pick. CK Free Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free Blue and Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme?

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. Nazareno Gabrielli Pour Homme has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Mint, Mimosa and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Virginia Cedar, Vetyver and Sandalwood.