Fragrance comparison

CK Free vs U1 Fire

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,868 ratings analysed

2 wins

CK Free

Calvin Klein

3.391,868 votes

Rank #37,294 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

U1 Fire

Atelier Ulric Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #70,863 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK Free takes 2 of 2 categories.

CK Free
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
U1 Fire
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

CK Free2/2

U1 Fire0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK FreeCalvin Klein

U1 FireAtelier Ulric Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 1,868 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityCK Free

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

anis65%

soft spicy53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%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

BergamotMelonAppleLemonWormwoodSea Notes

Heart

BasilLavenderArtemisiaGeraniumStar AniseCinnamonSpicy Notes

Base

PatchouliOakmossHaitian VetiverTexas CedarTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Wormwood, Tobacco 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Not enough votes yet

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#70,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK FreeHigher 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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U1 Fire by Atelier Ulric Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, sour apple, and watery sea notes balanced against bitter wormwood. As the initial spray settles, herbal basil, cool lavender, and sweet star anise emerge across the heart. The dry down drops into darker territory with patchouli, dry Texas cedar,…

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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 lasts longer, CK Free or U1 Fire?

CK Free lasts longest (CK Free 41/100, U1 Fire 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free and U1 Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Wormwood, Tobacco and Patchouli.

Is CK Free or U1 Fire better for summer or winter?

CK Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free and U1 Fire?

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. U1 Fire has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Artemisia and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver and Texas Cedar.