Fragrance comparison

CK One vs Freedom in Sydney Australia

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 20,813 ratings analysed

4 wins

CK One

Calvin Klein

3.8220,810 votes

Rank #28,251 CitrusGreen

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56%scent match

Closely related

Freedom in Sydney Australia

The SAEM

3.673 votes

Rank #65,010 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One takes 4 of 4 categories.

CK One
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Freedom in Sydney Australia
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.

CK One4/4

Freedom in Sydney Australia0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK OneCalvin Klein

Freedom in Sydney AustraliaThe SAEM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes

Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 44%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

20,810 votes

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCK One

SillageCK One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCK OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin OrangePineappleCardamomPapaya

Heart1 to 2 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletRoseNutmegFreesiaOrris Root

Base2 to 4 hours

Green AccordMuskCedarGreen TeaSandalwoodOakmossAmber

Top

PapayaPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NutmegVioletOrris RootJasmineBlack Pepper

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Papaya. Durations are only published for CK One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall21

Winter13

Day100

Night15

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,251

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein CK One is an iconic citrus aromatic fragrance built around effortless everyday freshness. It opens with an energizing splash of tart lemon, bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by subtle hints of pineapple and green notes. As the bright initial burst softens, a clean floral heart of lily-of-the-v…

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Freedom in Sydney Australia by The SAEM offers a bright flash of tropical papaya and cedar wood. It suits casual summer days when you want a clean, breezy scent that feels light. The scent blends sweet tropical fruits with a dry, earthy base, making it a reliable pick for warm weather.

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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 One or Freedom in Sydney Australia?

CK One takes 4 of 4 categories. CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes; Freedom in Sydney Australia is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Freedom in Sydney Australia for a woody and fresh spicy character.

Which lasts longer, CK One or Freedom in Sydney Australia?

CK One lasts longest (CK One 52/100, Freedom in Sydney Australia 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One or Freedom in Sydney Australia?

CK One projects furthest (CK One 44/100, Freedom in Sydney Australia 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One and Freedom in Sydney Australia smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Papaya.

Is CK One or Freedom in Sydney Australia better for summer or winter?

CK One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One and Freedom in Sydney Australia?

CK One has top notes of Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Green Accord, Musk, Cedar and Green Tea. Freedom in Sydney Australia has top notes of Papaya, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss.