CK2 vs Cabotine Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK2 takes 5 of 7 categories.
CK2Choose it for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cabotine RoseChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CK25/7
Cabotine Rose2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- CK2
- Community sentiment
- CK2
- Longevity
- CK2
- Sillage & projection
- CK2
- Value for money
- Cabotine Rose
- Versatility
- CK2
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cabotine Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK2Calvin KleinCabotine RoseGrèsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 2,288 votes
Have 49%Had 24%Want 27%
3.76/ 5 · 807 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerCK2Rating 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
20%Love
54%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
807 votes
Category winnerCK2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCK2
SillageCK2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCabotine RoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmineral100%
fresh spicy92%
ozonic84%
aquatic77%
floral69%
woody61%
floral100%
rose88%
fresh77%
white floral65%
fruity53%
citrus42%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral
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
Cherry BlossomPearMandarin OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
RosePeonyMimosaPepperLilyJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base
FrangipaniMuskSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Peony 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
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCK2Most 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#4,728
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews130
Category winnerCabotine RoseHigher 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 →Cabotine Rose opens with a bright pop of cherry blossom, tart mandarin orange, and crisp pear. It feels immediately refreshing, like stepping out of a cool morning shower in mid April before the afternoon heat sets in. As the top notes settle, soft peony, rose petals, and pink pepper take over, leaving a clean, soapy…
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 Cabotine Rose?
CK2 takes 5 of 7 categories. CK2 is rated 3.94/5 from 2,288 votes; Cabotine Rose is rated 3.76/5 from 807 votes. Choose CK2 for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine Rose for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, CK2 or Cabotine Rose?
CK2 lasts longest (CK2 59/100, Cabotine Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CK2 or Cabotine Rose?
CK2 projects furthest (CK2 52/100, Cabotine Rose 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK2 and Cabotine Rose smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Peony and Rose.
Is CK2 or Cabotine Rose better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cabotine Rose is the stronger pick. CK2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK2 and Cabotine Rose?
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. Cabotine Rose has top notes of Cherry Blossom, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Mimosa and Pepper, a base of Frangipani, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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