Fragrance comparison

CK1 Palace vs Fairy Bomb

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

5 wins

CK1 Palace

Calvin Klein

3.7063 votes

Rank #36,304 CitrusWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Fairy Bomb

Too Faced

3.1712 votes

Rank #56,758 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK1 Palace takes 5 of 5 categories.

CK1 Palace
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fairy Bomb
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

CK1 Palace5/5

Fairy Bomb0/5

Ratings & consensus: CK1 Palace
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CK1 Palace
Sillage & projection: CK1 Palace
Value for money: CK1 Palace
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

Fairy BombToo Faced

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 64%

Category winnerCK1 PalaceRating 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

8%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage29

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityCK1 Palace

SillageCK1 Palace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value21

Category winnerCK1 PalaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

floral69%

ozonic61%

white floral100%

fresh86%

citrus72%

fruity58%

floral44%

green30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity 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

Mandarin OrangeLemonApplePear

Heart

Lily of the ValleyFreesiaJasmine

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Apple and Sandalwood. 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#56,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Fairy Bomb by Too Faced is a bright floral fruity mist designed for casual daytime wear. It opens with a burst of crisp apple, juicy pear, and sparkling citrus notes. The heart reveals a clean blend of freesia and jasmine, while the base provides a soft, mossy finish. It suits those seeking a light, unobtrusive scent …

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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 Fairy Bomb?

CK1 Palace takes 5 of 5 categories. CK1 Palace is rated 3.70/5 from 63 votes; Fairy Bomb is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose CK1 Palace for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fairy Bomb for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CK1 Palace or Fairy Bomb?

CK1 Palace lasts longest (CK1 Palace 55/100, Fairy Bomb 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK1 Palace or Fairy Bomb?

CK1 Palace projects furthest (CK1 Palace 44/100, Fairy Bomb 29/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK1 Palace and Fairy Bomb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Apple and Sandalwood.

Is CK1 Palace or Fairy Bomb better for summer or winter?

CK1 Palace suits daytime wear; Fairy Bomb suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK1 Palace and Fairy Bomb?

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. Fairy Bomb has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.