Fragrance comparison

CK Free Blue vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 311 ratings analysed

CK Free Blue

Calvin Klein

3.29169 votes

Rank #42,320 AquaticGreen

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35%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,934 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 7 of 7 categories.

CK Free Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK Free Blue0/7

V/S Homme7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK Free BlueCalvin Klein

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerV/S 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

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerV/S HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

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

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

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

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,934

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S 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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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

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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 V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 7 of 7 categories. CK Free Blue is rated 3.29/5 from 169 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose CK Free Blue for a aquatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK Free Blue or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, CK Free Blue 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free Blue or V/S Homme?

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

Do CK Free Blue and V/S Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom.

Is CK Free Blue or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK Free Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. CK Free Blue suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free Blue and V/S 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. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.