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CK IN2U POP for Him vs Scandal Pour Homme

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

Updated 728 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • CK IN2U POP for Him

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Scandal Pour Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

CK IN2U POP for Him2/7
Scandal Pour Homme5/7
Ratings & consensus
Scandal Pour Homme
Community sentiment
Scandal Pour Homme
Longevity
Scandal Pour Homme
Sillage & projection
Scandal Pour Homme
Value for money
CK IN2U POP for Him
Versatility
CK IN2U POP for Him
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Scandal Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CK IN2U POP for HimCalvin Klein
Scandal Pour HommeRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.49/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 28%Had 36%Want 36%
4.17/ 5 · 671 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerScandal Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
47%Like
5%Ok
26%Dislike
4%Hate

57 votes

58%Love
28%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

484 votes

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityScandal Pour Homme

SillageScandal Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value37
Category winnerCK IN2U POP for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
green92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
ozonic69%
aquatic61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CucumberMintLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
CardamomNeroliViolet
Base2 to 4 hours
PatchouliVetiver
Top
LemonLavenderPetitgrainBergamotTarragonBasilMint
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseViolet
Base
OakmossAmbergrisMuskClovesVetiverNutmegPatchouliCardamom
InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Cardamom and Violet. Durations are only published for CK IN2U POP for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring56
Summer100
Fall32
Winter12
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCK IN2U POP for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men78
Unisex22
Women0
Men87
Unisex11
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,114

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK IN2U POP for Him by Calvin Klein is a crisp, aromatic cologne built around sharp green coolness and brisk citrus. It opens with watery sliced cucumber, cracked garden mint, and tart lemon juice before softening into a gentle floral and spice heart of neroli, powdery violet, and warm cardamom. The base settles into …

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Scandal Pour Homme is a polished, old-school fougere with a bright citrus and herb opening, a floral heart that can read more prominent than expected, and a mossy, clove-tinged dry-down. It wears like a luxury barbershop scent, refined, green, and unmistakably classic. This suits shoppers who enjoy elegant masculine p…

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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 POP for Him or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. CK IN2U POP for Him is rated 3.49/5 from 57 votes; Scandal Pour Homme is rated 4.17/5 from 671 votes. Choose CK IN2U POP for Him for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK IN2U POP for Him or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme lasts longest (Scandal Pour Homme 75/100, CK IN2U POP for Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK IN2U POP for Him or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme projects furthest (Scandal Pour Homme 68/100, CK IN2U POP for Him 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK IN2U POP for Him and Scandal Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Cardamom and Violet.

Is CK IN2U POP for Him or Scandal Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK IN2U POP for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Scandal Pour Homme is the stronger pick. CK IN2U POP for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK IN2U POP for Him and Scandal Pour Homme?

CK IN2U POP for Him has top notes of Cucumber, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Neroli and Violet, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Scandal Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, May Rose and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris, Musk and Cloves.

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