CK2 vs Norell New York
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CK2 takes 4 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.
Norell New YorkChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK24/7
Norell New York3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- CK2
- Community sentiment
- CK2
- Longevity
- CK2
- Sillage & projection
- Norell New York
- Value for money
- CK2
- Versatility
- Norell New York
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Norell New York
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CK2Calvin KleinNorell New YorkNorellWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 2,288 votes
Have 49%Had 24%Want 27%
3.79/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%
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
29%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
89 votes
Category winnerCK2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCK2
SillageNorell New York
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%
floral100%
powdery92%
white floral84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and 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
PearGalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
OrchidGardeniaPeonyJasmine
Base
OrrisMuskVanillaSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Peony and Vetiver. 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
Summer36
Fall59
Winter32
Day100
Night55
Category winnerNorell New YorkMost 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#14,360
PerfumerCeline Barel
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerNorell New YorkHigher 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 →Norell New York opens with sharp galbanum greenness and crisp bergamot layered over a juicy pear slice. The initial bitter snap settles quickly as gardenia, peony, and jasmine unfold into a dense floral heart. As the flowers soften, smooth orris root and sandalwood bring a dry, powdery texture that grounds the composi…
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 Norell New York?
CK2 takes 4 of 7 categories. CK2 is rated 3.94/5 from 2,288 votes; Norell New York is rated 3.79/5 from 89 votes. Choose CK2 for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Norell New York for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CK2 or Norell New York?
They last about the same: CK2 59/100, Norell New York 57/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, CK2 or Norell New York?
Norell New York projects furthest (Norell New York 58/100, CK2 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CK2 and Norell New York smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Peony and Vetiver.
Is CK2 or Norell New York better for summer or winter?
For summer, CK2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Norell New York is the stronger pick. CK2 suits daytime wear; Norell New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CK2 and Norell New York?
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. Norell New York has top notes of Pear, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Gardenia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Orris, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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