Fragrance comparison

CK Free vs Robinson Bear

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,064 ratings analysed

CK Free

Calvin Klein

3.391,868 votes

Rank #37,294 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Robinson Bear

Atkinsons

3.70196 votes

Rank #9,333 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Robinson Bear takes 5 of 7 categories.

CK Free
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Robinson Bear
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

CK Free2/7

Robinson Bear5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK FreeCalvin Klein

Robinson BearAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 1,868 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

3.70/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerRobinson BearRating 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

26%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerRobinson BearMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRobinson Bear

SillageRobinson Bear

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCK FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

anis65%

soft spicy53%

powdery42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

anis77%

soft spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and anis

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

Top

CaloneStar AniseSantolina

Heart

Juniper BerriesVirginia CedarPatchouli

Base

LabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Star Anise, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for CK Free, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall27

Winter11

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK FreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men61

Unisex35

Women4

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#9,333

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerRobinson BearHigher 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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Robinson Bear is a salty, aromatic aquatic built around calone, star anise and juniper. It opens sharp, breezy and distinctly marine, then settles into cleaner cedar, patchouli and moss with a drier, greener feel. It suits wearers who like unusual aquatics and can handle anise up top. Sample first, especially if sweet…

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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 Robinson Bear?

Robinson Bear takes 5 of 7 categories. CK Free is rated 3.39/5 from 1,868 votes; Robinson Bear is rated 3.70/5 from 196 votes. Choose CK Free for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Robinson Bear for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK Free or Robinson Bear?

Robinson Bear lasts longest (Robinson Bear 69/100, CK Free 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free or Robinson Bear?

Robinson Bear projects furthest (Robinson Bear 61/100, CK Free 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free and Robinson Bear smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and anis accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Star Anise, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.

Is CK Free or Robinson Bear better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK Free is the stronger pick. For winter, Robinson Bear is the stronger pick. CK Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free and Robinson Bear?

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. Robinson Bear has top notes of Calone, Star Anise and Santolina, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Labdanum and Oakmoss.