CK IN2U for Him vs The Exception No 1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Exception No 1 takes 2 of 3 categories.
CK IN2U for HimChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Exception No 1Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
CK IN2U for Him1/3
The Exception No 12/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Exception No 1
- Sillage & projection
- The Exception No 1
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- CK IN2U for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK IN2U for HimCalvin KleinThe Exception No 1M. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.54/ 5 · 3,060 votes
Have 56%Had 39%Want 5%
4.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
71%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Exception No 1
SillageThe Exception No 1
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus91%
cacao83%
woody74%
green65%
fresh spicy56%
citrus100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
fresh spicy70%
warm spicy60%
cacao50%
Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic 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
BergamotGrapefruitBitter Orange
Heart
VetiverCedarPepper
Base
Cacao PodBenzoin
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 seasonSpring85
Summer100
Fall32
Winter16
Day100
Night21
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile 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#33,805
PerfumerGeoffrey Nejman
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerCK IN2U for HimHigher 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 →The Exception No 1 by M. Micallef creates a bright, citrus-forward opening that settles into a grounded heart of vetiver and cedar. This unisex scent balances a zesty start with a resinous, gourmand-leaning base of cacao pod and benzoin. It works best for versatile daily wear during mild spring or autumn days when you…
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 The Exception No 1?
The Exception No 1 takes 2 of 3 categories. CK IN2U for Him is rated 3.54/5 from 3,060 votes; The Exception No 1 is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose CK IN2U for Him for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Exception No 1 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, CK IN2U for Him or The Exception No 1?
The Exception No 1 lasts longest (The Exception No 1 100/100, CK IN2U for Him 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK IN2U for Him or The Exception No 1?
The Exception No 1 projects furthest (The Exception No 1 78/100, CK IN2U for Him 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK IN2U for Him and The Exception No 1 smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cacao Pod, Cedar and Vetiver.
Is CK IN2U for Him or The Exception No 1 better for summer or winter?
CK IN2U for Him suits daytime wear; The Exception No 1 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK IN2U for Him and The Exception No 1?
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. The Exception No 1 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Pepper, a base of Cacao Pod and Benzoin.
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