Fragrance comparison

CK Free Blue vs No 6 by Raphael

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 184 ratings analysed

CK Free Blue

Calvin Klein

3.29169 votes

Rank #42,320 AquaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

No 6 by Raphael

Milton Lloyd

4.6015 votes

Rank #38,325 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 6 by Raphael takes 5 of 5 categories.

CK Free Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No 6 by Raphael
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK Free Blue0/5

No 6 by Raphael5/5

Ratings & consensus: No 6 by Raphael
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No 6 by Raphael
Sillage & projection: No 6 by Raphael
Value for money: No 6 by Raphael
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No 6 by Raphael

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK Free BlueCalvin Klein

No 6 by RaphaelMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelRating 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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityNo 6 by Raphael

SillageNo 6 by Raphael

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match26%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

VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint

Heart

GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum

Base

IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk

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

Spring63

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelHigher 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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No 6 by Raphael by Milton Lloyd opens with an energetic burst of lemon, mandarin orange, and crisp mint, backed by a sharp kick of black pepper. As the bright citrus top recedes, cedar and geranium lend a clean, structured middle layer that feels fresh and office-ready. The base settles into dry incense, cardamom, pre…

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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 No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael takes 5 of 5 categories. CK Free Blue is rated 3.29/5 from 169 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose CK Free Blue for a aquatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK Free Blue or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael lasts longest (No 6 by Raphael 77/100, CK Free Blue 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free Blue or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, CK Free Blue 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free Blue and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% 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 No 6 by Raphael better for summer or winter?

CK Free Blue suits daytime wear; No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free Blue and No 6 by Raphael?

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. No 6 by Raphael has top notes of Vetiver, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Grapefruit, Cedar, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Cardamom, Precious Woods and Musk.