Fragrance comparison

CK Free vs Ubermensch

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,881 ratings analysed

CK Free

Calvin Klein

3.391,868 votes

Rank #37,294 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ubermensch

Robbie VanGogh

3.0713 votes

Rank #24,061 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ubermensch takes 3 of 4 categories.

CK Free
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ubermensch
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

CK Free1/4

Ubermensch3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK FreeCalvin Klein

UbermenschRobbie VanGogh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 1,868 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

3.07/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 7%Want 90%

Category winnerCK FreeRating 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

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityUbermensch

SillageUbermensch

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%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

tobacco84%

leather77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and 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

Top

Star AniseLavenderCitrusesPepper

Heart

TobaccoWormwoodVanillePalmarosa

Base

LeatherCypressVirginia CedarCassiaelemi

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Wormwood, Tobacco and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

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#24,061

PerfumerRob Denton

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerUbermenschHigher 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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Ubermensch by Robbie VanGogh is an unconventional Woody Spicy fragrance launched in 2011. It blends the bite of star anise and pepper with a heart of pipe tobacco and wormwood. On the skin, this scent leans into a raw, industrial aesthetic. It suits those seeking a bold, masculine profile for cool autumn evenings or o…

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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 Ubermensch?

Ubermensch takes 3 of 4 categories. CK Free is rated 3.39/5 from 1,868 votes; Ubermensch is rated 3.07/5 from 13 votes. Choose CK Free for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ubermensch for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CK Free or Ubermensch?

Ubermensch lasts longest (Ubermensch 87/100, CK Free 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free or Ubermensch?

Ubermensch projects furthest (Ubermensch 78/100, CK Free 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free and Ubermensch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Wormwood, Tobacco and Virginia Cedar.

Is CK Free or Ubermensch better for summer or winter?

CK Free suits daytime wear; Ubermensch suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free and Ubermensch?

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. Ubermensch has top notes of Star Anise, Lavender, Citruses and Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Wormwood, Vanille and Palmarosa, a base of Leather, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Cassia.