Fragrance comparison

CK2 vs Aire

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,822 ratings analysed

4 wins

CK2

Calvin Klein

3.942,288 votes

Rank #30,838 MineralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,660 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK2
Choose it for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

CK24/7

Aire3/7

Ratings & consensus: CK2
Community sentiment: CK2
Longevity: Aire
Sillage & projection: Aire
Value for money: CK2
Versatility: CK2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK2Calvin Klein

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 2,288 votes

Have 49%Had 24%Want 27%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerCK2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

2,288 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerCK2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageAire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCK2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

mineral100%

fresh spicy92%

ozonic84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

woody61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

WasabiViolet LeafMandarin OrangePear

Heart1 to 3 hours

PebblesHedioneOrris RootPeonyRose

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverWhite MuskIncenseSandalwood

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Rose, Vetiver and Incense. Durations are only published for CK2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer100

Fall19

Winter11

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex76

Women14

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,838

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,660

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK2 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…

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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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, CK2 or Aire?

CK2 takes 4 of 7 categories. CK2 is rated 3.94/5 from 2,288 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose CK2 for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK2 or Aire?

They last about the same: Aire 61/100, CK2 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, CK2 or Aire?

Projection is very close: Aire 54/100, CK2 52/100 for sillage.

Do CK2 and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Rose, Vetiver and Incense.

Is CK2 or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. CK2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK2 and Aire?

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. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.