Fragrance comparison

CK2 vs Pink 2001

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,767 ratings analysed

CK2

Calvin Klein

3.942,288 votes

Rank #30,838 MineralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pink 2001

Victoria's Secret

4.09479 votes

Rank #3,570 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink 2001 takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK2
Choose it for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pink 2001
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

CK22/7

Pink 20014/7

Ratings & consensus: Pink 2001
Community sentiment: Pink 2001
Longevity: Pink 2001
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: CK2
Versatility: CK2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink 2001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK2Calvin Klein

Pink 2001Victoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 2,288 votes

Have 49%Had 24%Want 27%

4.09/ 5 · 479 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerPink 2001Rating 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

35%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

479 votes

Category winnerPink 2001Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPink 2001

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value65

Category winnerCK2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

mineral100%

fresh spicy92%

ozonic84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

woody61%

floral100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral and fresh spicy

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

Juniper BerriesMandarin OrangeViolet LeafArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

PeonyFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

MuskVetiverVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Peony and Vetiver. 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

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex76

Women14

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,838

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,570

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews79

Category winnerPink 2001Higher 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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Victoria's Secret Pink 2001 opens with a sharp, tart burst of juniper berries, mandarin orange, and bitter artemisia that immediately sets a cool green tone. As the crisp citrus settles, freesia, peony, and lily-of-the-valley emerge to create a dew-drenched floral heart with a clean, soapy bite. The dry-down rests on …

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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 Pink 2001?

Pink 2001 takes 4 of 7 categories. CK2 is rated 3.94/5 from 2,288 votes; Pink 2001 is rated 4.09/5 from 479 votes. Choose CK2 for a mineral and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pink 2001 for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK2 or Pink 2001?

Pink 2001 lasts longest (Pink 2001 63/100, CK2 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK2 or Pink 2001?

Projection is very close: CK2 52/100, Pink 2001 52/100 for sillage.

Do CK2 and Pink 2001 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Peony and Vetiver.

Is CK2 or Pink 2001 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pink 2001 is the stronger pick. CK2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK2 and Pink 2001?

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. Pink 2001 has top notes of Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Neroli, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Sandalwood.