Fragrance comparison

CK IN2U for Him vs Seoul

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,120 ratings analysed

4 wins

CK IN2U for Him

Calvin Klein

3.543,060 votes

Rank #32,304 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Seoul

One Day

3.4160 votes

Rank #22,003 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK IN2U for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK IN2U for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Seoul
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

CK IN2U for Him4/7

Seoul3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK IN2U for HimCalvin Klein

SeoulOne Day

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 3,060 votes

Have 56%Had 39%Want 5%

3.41/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 14%Had 6%Want 80%

Category winnerCK IN2U for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

51%Like

20%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

3,060 votes

30%Love

26%Like

30%Ok

6%Dislike

9%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerCK IN2U for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevitySeoul

SillageSeoul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value48

Category winnerCK IN2U for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

cacao83%

woody74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cacao84%

coffee77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both cacao, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonTomato Leaf

Heart1 to 2 hours

Cacao Pod

Base2 to 3 hours

CedarWhite MuskVetiver

Top

CoffeeNutmegBergamot

Heart

Cacao PodCedar

Base

VanillaVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCacao Pod, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for CK IN2U for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall32

Winter16

Day100

Night21

Spring19

Summer13

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night64

Category winnerCK IN2U for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

Men18

Unisex71

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,304

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

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,003

PerfumerMichael Wong

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerSeoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK IN2U for Him by Calvin Klein is an aromatic fougere built around a lively contrast of tart citrus and dry cacao. It opens immediately with a brisk burst of lemon and herbal, garden-crisp tomato leaf, delivering an unmistakable green kick. As that initial citrus burst settles, a distinctive middle note of powdery ca…

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Seoul by One Day opens with a distinct, cool coffee note paired with nutmeg and bergamot. It evolves into a creamy heart of cacao pod and cedar, resting on a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver. This unisex fragrance provides a cozy, atmospheric experience, perfect for quiet days in the city when the weather turns cr…

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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 Him or Seoul?

CK IN2U for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. CK IN2U for Him is rated 3.54/5 from 3,060 votes; Seoul is rated 3.41/5 from 60 votes. Choose CK IN2U for Him for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Seoul for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK IN2U for Him or Seoul?

Seoul lasts longest (Seoul 59/100, CK IN2U for Him 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK IN2U for Him or Seoul?

Seoul projects furthest (Seoul 49/100, CK IN2U for Him 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK IN2U for Him and Seoul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cacao, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cacao Pod, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is CK IN2U for Him or Seoul better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK IN2U for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Seoul is the stronger pick. CK IN2U for Him suits daytime wear; Seoul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK IN2U for Him and Seoul?

CK IN2U for Him has top notes of Lemon and Tomato Leaf, heart notes of Cacao Pod, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Vetiver. Seoul has top notes of Coffee, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Cacao Pod and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Sandalwood.