Fragrance comparison

CK1 Palace vs Bruma

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

CK1 Palace

Calvin Klein

3.7063 votes

Rank #36,304 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bruma

Mahogany

4.0014 votes

Rank #52,842 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bruma takes 3 of 4 categories.

CK1 Palace
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bruma
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CK1 Palace1/4

Bruma3/4

Ratings & consensus: Bruma
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bruma
Sillage & projection: Bruma
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CK1 Palace

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK1 PalaceCalvin Klein

BrumaMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%

Category winnerBrumaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

63 votes

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBruma

SillageBruma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

floral69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

fresh77%

white floral65%

aquatic53%

floral42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLemonSweet Pea

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

Violet LeafPlumApple

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodOakmossCashmere Wood

Top

PearAppleMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineFreesiaViolet LeafPlum

Base

NectarineRaspberryMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Plum and Apple. Durations are only published for CK1 Palace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall42

Winter27

Day100

Night40

Spring67

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex53

Women10

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK1 PalaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK1 Palace by Calvin Klein presents a bright, crisp skate-culture spin on the heritage citrus structure. It opens with sharp lemon and sweet mandarin orange, softened right away by clean sweet pea petals. Within twenty minutes, the initial sparkle settles into juicy apple, dark plum, and green violet leaf, lending a c…

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Bruma by Mahogany brings a bright, fruity sweetness that instantly catches your attention. Crisp apple and pear notes open the experience, making it a refreshing choice for warm spring days or casual morning outings. The blend transitions into clean florals, offering a straightforward, cheerful profile for women who e…

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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, CK1 Palace or Bruma?

Bruma takes 3 of 4 categories. CK1 Palace is rated 3.70/5 from 63 votes; Bruma is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose CK1 Palace for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bruma for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK1 Palace or Bruma?

Bruma lasts longest (Bruma 65/100, CK1 Palace 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK1 Palace or Bruma?

Bruma projects furthest (Bruma 60/100, CK1 Palace 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK1 Palace and Bruma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Plum and Apple.

Is CK1 Palace or Bruma better for summer or winter?

CK1 Palace suits daytime wear; Bruma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK1 Palace and Bruma?

CK1 Palace has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Sweet Pea, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Plum and Apple, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cashmere Wood. Bruma has top notes of Pear, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Violet Leaf and Plum, a base of Nectarine, Raspberry and Musk.