CK2 vs A Starlit Spell
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK2 takes 4 of 4 categories.
CK2Choose it for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
A Starlit SpellChoose it for a iris and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK24/4
A Starlit Spell0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- CK2
- Sillage & projection
- CK2
- Value for money
- CK2
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- CK2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK2Calvin KleinA Starlit SpellScent JournerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 2,288 votes
Have 49%Had 24%Want 27%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
45%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
2,288 votes
67%Love
0%Like
33%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
Category winners
LongevityCK2
SillageCK2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCK2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmineral100%
fresh spicy92%
ozonic84%
aquatic77%
floral69%
woody61%
iris100%
powdery92%
earthy84%
woody77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
WasabiViolet LeafMandarin OrangePear
Heart1 to 3 hours
PebblesHedioneOrris RootPeonyRose
Base3 to 6 hours
VetiverWhite MuskIncenseSandalwood
Top
PearIrisAldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart
Orris RootLavenderDamask Rose
Base
MuskVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Orris Root and Rose. Durations are only published for CK2, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer100
Fall19
Winter11
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,838
PerfumerPascal Gaurin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,300
PerfumerKajal Gujar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCK2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCK2 by Calvin Klein is a fresh woody aromatic fragrance built around an unconventional urban profile. It opens with an energetic spark of wasabi, juicy mandarin orange, sweet pear, and green violet leaf. The heart introduces a distinct accord of wet pebbles and concrete mixed with hedione, soft rose, peony, and powder…
Reviews →A Starlit Spell is a soft, powdery iris and orris scent with a bright, slightly sparkling opening. Pear and mandarin add a gentle fruity sheen, then lavender and rose give it a clean floral heart. On skin it settles into musky woods with vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, staying calm and wearable. If you like iris th…
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, CK2 or A Starlit Spell?
CK2 takes 4 of 4 categories. CK2 is rated 3.94/5 from 2,288 votes; A Starlit Spell is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose CK2 for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose A Starlit Spell for a iris and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK2 or A Starlit Spell?
CK2 lasts longest (CK2 59/100, A Starlit Spell 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK2 or A Starlit Spell?
Projection is very close: CK2 52/100, A Starlit Spell 50/100 for sillage.
Do CK2 and A Starlit Spell smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Orris Root and Rose.
Is CK2 or A Starlit Spell better for summer or winter?
CK2 suits daytime wear; A Starlit Spell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK2 and A Starlit Spell?
CK2 has top notes of Wasabi, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Pear, heart notes of Pebbles, Hedione, Orris Root and Peony, a base of Vetiver, White Musk, Incense and Sandalwood. A Starlit Spell has top notes of Pear, Iris, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Lavender and Damask Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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