Fragrance comparison

CK Free vs The Sixth

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,987 ratings analysed

CK Free

Calvin Klein

3.391,868 votes

Rank #37,294 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The Sixth

Vyrao

3.82119 votes

Rank #18,269 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Sixth 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.
The Sixth
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

CK Free2/7

The Sixth5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK FreeCalvin Klein

The SixthVyrao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 1,868 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

3.82/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerThe SixthRating 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

29%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerThe SixthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityThe Sixth

SillageThe Sixth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value31

Category winnerCK FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

anis65%

soft spicy53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

fresh53%

fruity42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Angelica RootWormwoodJuniper BerriesGentiana

Heart

FennelAppleBasilPeppermintRosemary

Base

Balsam FirCedarOakOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Wormwood, Virginia Cedar and Oak. 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

Summer80

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK FreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men13

Unisex66

Women21

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#18,269

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerThe SixthHigher 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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Vyrao The Sixth opens with crushed basil, sharp fennel, and cooling peppermint, delivering an immediate rush of garden herbs. As the initial brightness softens, crisp apple and bitter gentian emerge over a quiet base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits warm spring mornings and low-key daytime wear when you want a clean, gr…

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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 The Sixth?

The Sixth takes 5 of 7 categories. CK Free is rated 3.39/5 from 1,868 votes; The Sixth is rated 3.82/5 from 119 votes. Choose CK Free for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Sixth for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK Free or The Sixth?

The Sixth lasts longest (The Sixth 53/100, CK Free 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free or The Sixth?

The Sixth projects furthest (The Sixth 41/100, CK Free 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free and The Sixth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Wormwood, Virginia Cedar and Oak.

Is CK Free or The Sixth better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in CK Free and The Sixth?

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. The Sixth has top notes of Angelica Root, Wormwood, Juniper Berries and Gentiana, heart notes of Fennel, Apple, Basil and Peppermint, a base of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Oak and Oakmoss.