Fragrance comparison

CK2 vs Panthere

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,291 ratings analysed

CK2

Calvin Klein

3.942,288 votes

Rank #30,838 MineralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Panthere

John Mac Steed

4.333 votes

Rank #54,888 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panthere takes 4 of 5 categories.

CK2
Choose it for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Panthere
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

CK21/5

Panthere4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK2Calvin Klein

PanthereJohn Mac Steed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 2,288 votes

Have 49%Had 24%Want 27%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPanthere

SillagePanthere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPanthereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

mineral100%

fresh spicy92%

ozonic84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

green92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesGalbanumHyacinthMandarin OrangeOrangeMarigoldBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusOrange BlossomRoseRosemary

Base8-12 hrs

IncensePatchouliOakSandalwoodVetiverCedar

Category winnerPanthereLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer100

Fall19

Winter11

Day100

Night15

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex76

Women14

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,838

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK2Higher 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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Panthere by John Mac Steed opens with an aggressive burst of soapy aldehydes and bitter galbanum. It bites hard. Sharp hyacinth and tart black currant cut through the initial haze before plush jasmine and powdery orris root take over the heart. Give it thirty minutes. The drydown drops into a dense thicket of smoky in…

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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 Panthere?

Panthere takes 4 of 5 categories. CK2 is rated 3.94/5 from 2,288 votes; Panthere is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose CK2 for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Panthere for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CK2 or Panthere?

Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 90/100, CK2 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK2 or Panthere?

Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 83/100, CK2 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK2 and Panthere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orris Root, Rose and Vetiver.

Is CK2 or Panthere better for summer or winter?

CK2 suits daytime wear; Panthere suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK2 and Panthere?

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. Panthere has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Oak and Sandalwood.