Fragrance comparison

CK IN2U for Her vs Very Sexy (2012)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8,468 ratings analysed

CK IN2U for Her

Calvin Klein

3.898,207 votes

Rank #26,909 CitrusAromatic

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21%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Very Sexy (2012)

Victoria's Secret

4.02261 votes

Rank #7,135 FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Very Sexy (2012) takes 5 of 7 categories.

CK IN2U for Her
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Very Sexy (2012)
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

CK IN2U for Her2/7

Very Sexy (2012)5/7

Ratings & consensus: Very Sexy (2012)
Community sentiment: Very Sexy (2012)
Longevity: Very Sexy (2012)
Sillage & projection: Very Sexy (2012)
Value for money: CK IN2U for Her
Versatility: CK IN2U for Her
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Very Sexy (2012)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK IN2U for HerCalvin Klein

Very Sexy (2012)Victoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 8,207 votes

Have 50%Had 38%Want 12%

4.02/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 39%Had 25%Want 36%

Category winnerVery Sexy (2012)Rating 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

38%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

261 votes

Category winnerVery Sexy (2012)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVery Sexy (2012)

SillageVery Sexy (2012)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value66

Category winnerCK IN2U for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

vanilla70%

green60%

powdery50%

floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and powdery

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

BlackberryCactusPepperClementineCappuccino

Heart

OrchidCamelliaHortensiaMimosa

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesCactus, 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 season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall42

Winter26

Day100

Night19

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK IN2U for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex35

Women62

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

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#7,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerVery Sexy (2012)Higher 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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Victoria's Secret Very Sexy (2012) combines dark blackberry, crushed pepper, and roasted cappuccino over a musk base. The fragrance opens with a sharp fruity kick before settling into a warm floral core of orchid and camellia. Designed for cool evening wear, it projects strong dark berry tones with a slight peppery bi…

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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 Very Sexy (2012)?

Very Sexy (2012) takes 5 of 7 categories. CK IN2U for Her is rated 3.89/5 from 8,207 votes; Very Sexy (2012) is rated 4.02/5 from 261 votes. Choose CK IN2U for Her for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Very Sexy (2012) for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, CK IN2U for Her or Very Sexy (2012)?

Very Sexy (2012) lasts longest (Very Sexy (2012) 62/100, CK IN2U for Her 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK IN2U for Her or Very Sexy (2012)?

Very Sexy (2012) projects furthest (Very Sexy (2012) 57/100, CK IN2U for Her 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK IN2U for Her and Very Sexy (2012) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cactus, Orchid and Amber.

Is CK IN2U for Her or Very Sexy (2012) better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK IN2U for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Very Sexy (2012) 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 Very Sexy (2012)?

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. Very Sexy (2012) has top notes of Blackberry, Cactus, Pepper and Clementine, heart notes of Orchid, Camellia, Hortensia and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.