Fragrance comparison

CK IN2U for Her vs May 18th

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8,208 ratings analysed

CK IN2U for Her

Calvin Klein

3.898,207 votes

Rank #26,909 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

May 18th

Anfasic

5.001 votes

Rank #50,817 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

CK IN2U for Her
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
May 18th
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on sillage & projection.

CK IN2U for Her1/2

May 18th1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: May 18th
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CK IN2U for Her

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK IN2U for HerCalvin Klein

May 18thAnfasic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 8,207 votes

Have 50%Had 38%Want 12%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

8,207 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMay 18th

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

vanilla70%

green60%

powdery50%

fruity100%

green92%

woody84%

floral77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink GrapefruitSicilian BergamotRed currant leaf

Heart1 to 2 hours

CactusOrchid

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaRed CedarAmber

Top

Pink GrapefruitRed currant leafCactusPlum

Heart

Floral NotesHoney

Base

Woody NotesAmberVanillaAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesPink Grapefruit, Red currant leaf, Cactus and Vanilla. Durations are only published for CK IN2U for Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall42

Winter26

Day100

Night19

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex35

Women62

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,909

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Carlos Benaïm, Jean-Marc Chaillan, Loc Dong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,817

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK IN2U for HerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK IN2U for Her by Calvin Klein delivers a bright, energetic blend of tart pink grapefruit and fizzy Sicilian bergamot underpinned by a smooth vanilla base. Created in 2007 by perfumers Bruno Jovanovic, Jean-Marc Chaillan, Loc Dong, and Carlos Benaïm, the composition opens with a crisp, tangy splash of citrus and red …

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May 18th by Anfasic opens with a brisk, tangy splash of pink grapefruit, tart red currant leaf, and juicy plum. The top notes feel bright and slightly green, supported by an unusual cactus note that adds a crisp, dew-dappled texture. As the sharp opening simmers down, thick honey wraps around soft floral notes in the…

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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 IN2U for Her or May 18th?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. CK IN2U for Her is rated 3.89/5 from 8,207 votes; May 18th is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose CK IN2U for Her for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose May 18th for a fruity and green character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, CK IN2U for Her or May 18th?

May 18th projects furthest (May 18th 58/100, CK IN2U for Her 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK IN2U for Her and May 18th smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Red currant leaf, Cactus and Vanilla.

Is CK IN2U for Her or May 18th better for summer or winter?

CK IN2U for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK IN2U for Her and May 18th?

CK IN2U for Her has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Sicilian Bergamot and Red currant leaf, heart notes of Cactus and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Red Cedar and Amber. May 18th has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Red currant leaf, Cactus and Plum, heart notes of Floral Notes and Honey, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).