Fragrance comparison

CK Free vs Cherry Syrup Exclusive

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,904 ratings analysed

CK Free

Calvin Klein

3.391,868 votes

Rank #37,294 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Cherry Syrup Exclusive

Proad

4.4436 votes

Rank #25,772 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive takes 7 of 8 categories.

CK Free
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CK Free0/8

Cherry Syrup Exclusive7/8

Ratings & consensus: Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Community sentiment: Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Longevity: Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Sillage & projection: Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Note pyramid (duration): Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Fragranxe ranking: Cherry Syrup Exclusive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK FreeCalvin Klein

Cherry Syrup ExclusiveProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 1,868 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

4.44/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 41%Had 4%Want 54%

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

48%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

1,868 votes

61%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCherry Syrup Exclusive

SillageCherry Syrup Exclusive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

anis65%

soft spicy53%

powdery42%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

cherry84%

amber77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Juniper BerriesStar AniseWormwoodJackfruit

Heart30 to 60 minutes

SuedeTobaccoBuchu or AgathosmaCoffee

Base1 to 2 hours

Virginia CedarOakWoody NotesPatchouli

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronCherryMandarin OrangeNutty NotesGrapefruitRumJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmineCinnamonBasilStar Anise

Base4 to 8 hours

LabdanumTonka BeanSandalwoodAmbroxanCypressOakVanillaBenzoin

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall27

Winter11

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer91

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night70

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men21

Unisex71

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,294

PerfumerEllen Molner, Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,772

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK Free by Calvin Klein is a light woody aromatic scent designed for straightforward, casual wear. The fragrance opens with an airy mix of crisp juniper berries, star anise, bitter wormwood, and a mild tropical touch of jackfruit. As the initial sharpness settles, a restrained heart of soft suede, dry tobacco leaf, ar…

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Cherry Syrup Exclusive by Proad delivers a bright, fruity twist on rich gourmand warmth. Created by perfumer Jutinat Piyaweerawong, the scent opens with crisp grapefruit, tangy mandarin orange, dark cherry, and a warm splash of rum spiced with saffron. As it settles, cinnamon, rose, and star anise provide a soft aroma…

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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 or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive takes 7 of 8 categories. CK Free is rated 3.39/5 from 1,868 votes; Cherry Syrup Exclusive is rated 4.44/5 from 36 votes. Choose CK Free for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cherry Syrup Exclusive for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK Free or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive lasts longest (Cherry Syrup Exclusive 76/100, CK Free 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive projects furthest (Cherry Syrup Exclusive 63/100, CK Free 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free and Cherry Syrup Exclusive smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Star Anise and Oak.

Is CK Free or Cherry Syrup Exclusive better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK Free is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherry Syrup Exclusive is the stronger pick. CK Free suits daytime wear; Cherry Syrup Exclusive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free and Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

CK Free has top notes of Juniper Berries, Star Anise, Wormwood and Jackfruit, heart notes of Suede, Tobacco, Buchu or Agathosma and Coffee, a base of Virginia Cedar, Oak, Woody Notes and Patchouli. Cherry Syrup Exclusive has top notes of Saffron, Cherry, Mandarin Orange and Nutty Notes, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Basil, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Ambroxan.