CK IN2U for Her vs Paul Smith Floral
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK IN2U for Her takes 4 of 7 categories.
CK IN2U for HerChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paul Smith FloralChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CK IN2U for Her4/7
Paul Smith Floral2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- CK IN2U for Her
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- CK IN2U for Her
- Sillage & projection
- Paul Smith Floral
- Value for money
- CK IN2U for Her
- Versatility
- CK IN2U for Her
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paul Smith Floral
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK IN2U for HerCalvin KleinPaul Smith FloralPaul SmithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 8,207 votes
Have 50%Had 38%Want 12%
3.54/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%
Category winnerCK IN2U for HerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
52%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
8,207 votes
30%Love
50%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
227 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCK IN2U for Her
SillagePaul Smith Floral
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCK IN2U for HerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
vanilla70%
green60%
powdery50%
citrus100%
floral92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
vanilla61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Pink GrapefruitSicilian BergamotRed currant leaf
Heart1 to 2 hours
CactusOrchid
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaRed CedarAmber
Top
Sweet OrangePink GrapefruitGingerWater Lily
Heart
OrchidWhite MagnoliaOsmanthus
Base
Tonka BeanMuskExotic WoodsAmber
InformationalShared notesPink Grapefruit, Orchid and Amber. Durations are only published for CK IN2U for Her, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer100
Fall42
Winter26
Day100
Night19
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCK IN2U for HerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,909
PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Carlos Benaïm, Jean-Marc Chaillan, Loc Dong
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,228
PerfumerLaurent Bruyere
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerPaul Smith FloralHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCK 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 …
Reviews →Paul Smith Floral opens with tangy orange and grapefruit, then settles into a fresh floral heart with a warm ginger edge. On many wearers it reads less like a soft bouquet and more like a crisp, lightly spicy everyday scent. It feels easy, cheerful and spring-friendly, with moderate presence and a shorter wear time. A…
Reviews →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 Paul Smith Floral?
CK IN2U for Her takes 4 of 7 categories. CK IN2U for Her is rated 3.89/5 from 8,207 votes; Paul Smith Floral is rated 3.54/5 from 238 votes. Choose CK IN2U for Her for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Floral for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, CK IN2U for Her or Paul Smith Floral?
CK IN2U for Her lasts longest (CK IN2U for Her 57/100, Paul Smith Floral 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK IN2U for Her or Paul Smith Floral?
Paul Smith Floral projects furthest (Paul Smith Floral 52/100, CK IN2U for Her 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK IN2U for Her and Paul Smith Floral smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Orchid and Amber.
Is CK IN2U for Her or Paul Smith Floral better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK IN2U for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, CK IN2U for Her is the stronger pick. CK IN2U for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK IN2U for Her and Paul Smith Floral?
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. Paul Smith Floral has top notes of Sweet Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Ginger and Water Lily, heart notes of Orchid, White Magnolia and Osmanthus, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Exotic Woods and Amber.
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