CK IN2U for Him vs Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK IN2U for Him takes 3 of 5 categories.
CK IN2U for HimChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The MandarinChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK IN2U for Him3/5
Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- CK IN2U for Him
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- CK IN2U for Him
- Value for money
- CK IN2U for Him
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK IN2U for HimCalvin KleinSpectre 565 - 248 Ode To The MandarinAlûstreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.54/ 5 · 3,060 votes
Have 56%Had 39%Want 5%
3.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 21%Had 6%Want 73%
Category winnerCK IN2U for HimRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate11%Love
51%Like
20%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
3,060 votes
21%Love
16%Like
53%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin
SillageCK IN2U for Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCK IN2U for HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus91%
cacao83%
woody74%
green65%
fresh spicy56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonTomato Leaf
Heart1 to 2 hours
Cacao Pod
Base2 to 3 hours
CedarWhite MuskVetiver
Top
Sweet OrangeAldehydesBergamotYuzuGreen TangerineTangerine
Heart
Tomato LeafRed ThymeCypressFennelPineBay Leaf
Base
SandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodVetiverMyrrh
InformationalShared notesTomato Leaf, White Musk 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 seasonSpring85
Summer100
Fall32
Winter16
Day100
Night21
Spring100
Summer80
Fall30
Winter0
Day100
Night30
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,304
PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Carlos Benaïm, Jean-Marc Chaillan, Loc Dong
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#24,099
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerSpectre 565 - 248 Ode To The MandarinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCK 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…
Reviews →Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin by Alûstre is a fragrance for women and men. Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Sweet Orange, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Yuzu, Green Tangerine and Tangerine; middle notes are Tomato Leaf, Red T…
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 Him or Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin?
CK IN2U for Him takes 3 of 5 categories. CK IN2U for Him is rated 3.54/5 from 3,060 votes; Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin is rated 3.42/5 from 19 votes. Choose CK IN2U for Him for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK IN2U for Him or Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin?
They last about the same: Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin 51/100, CK IN2U for Him 49/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, CK IN2U for Him or Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin?
CK IN2U for Him projects furthest (CK IN2U for Him 42/100, Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK IN2U for Him and Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Tomato Leaf, White Musk and Vetiver.
Is CK IN2U for Him or Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin better for summer or winter?
CK IN2U for Him suits daytime wear; Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK IN2U for Him and Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin?
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. Spectre 565 - 248 Ode To The Mandarin has top notes of Sweet Orange, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Yuzu, heart notes of Tomato Leaf, Red Thyme, Cypress and Fennel, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris.
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