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Calvin Klein CK Free vs Michael Kors Michael Kors for Men
Michael Kors for Men is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Juniper BerriesStar AniseWormwoodJackfruit
Heart
SuedeTobaccoBuchu or AgathosmaCoffee
Base
Virginia CedarOakWoody NotesPatchouli
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
81%
Fresh spicy
58%
Anis
51%
Soft spicy
49%
Powdery
48%
Performance
LongevityWeak
SillageIntimate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
CK Free by Calvin Klein is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. CK Free was launched in 2009. CK Free was created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux and Ellen Molner. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Star Anise, Wormwood and Jackfruit; middle notes are Suede, Tobacco, Buchu or Agathosma and Coffee; base notes are Virginia Cedar, Oak, Woody Notes and Patchouli. CK Free is a modern, masculine fragrance for men, which arrives on the market in August 2009. Top notes incorporate absynth, jackfruit, star annis and juniper berries. A heart adds a union of suede, coffee, tobacco leaf and buchu (Agathosma betulina), while a base offers oak, patchouli, cedar and ironwood.
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Notes
Top
Star AniseelemiBlack PepperThymeBergamotCoriander
Heart
SuedeIncenseSage
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodWoody NotesMusk
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
84%
Soft spicy
80%
Warm spicy
70%
Balsamic
70%
Powdery
68%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Michael Kors for Men by Michael Kors is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Michael Kors for Men was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Harry Fremont. Top notes are Star Anise, elemi, Black Pepper, Thyme, Bergamot and Coriander; middle notes are Suede, Incense and Sage; base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Musk. Michael Kors for Men (2014) is the second masculine fragrance from Michael Kors, after Michael from 2001. The new fragrance reportedly combines urban sophistication with rugged style for men on the go. Its character is a modern woody-oriental. “It seems like men’s fragrances are either a citrus bomb or all patchouli. This is a hybrid. Hybrid is my favorite word, "said Kors to wwd and added that the scent is “sexy, but unexpected." Perfumer Harry Fremont developed the composition. Bergamot, coriander, star anise, black pepper, thyme and elemi open to the heart of sage, incense and suede. The base features tones of patchouli, sandalwood, musk and sleek woods. Benjamin Eidem and Karmen Pedaru are the stars of the advertising campaign. The print was shot by Mario Testino, while the video was directed by Amir Mokri. Michael Kors for Men is available as 70 and 120 ml Eau de Toilette with an accompanying grooming collection.
Notes in Common
19% sharedShared (4)
Star AniseSuedeWoody NotesPatchouli
Only in CK Free
Juniper BerriesWormwoodJackfruitTobaccoBuchu or AgathosmaCoffeeVirginia CedarOak
Only in Michael Kors for Men
elemiBlack PepperThymeBergamotCorianderIncenseSageSandalwoodMusk
Rating
3.40vs4.07
Ratings
2,093vs510
Concentration
EDPvsEDT
Launch Year
2009vs2014
Which should I buy?
Michael Kors for Men is the community's favourite of the two.
- Michael Kors for Men is rated higher by the community: 4.07 from 510 ratings, against 3.40 from 2,093.
- Longevity votes lean "weak" for CK Free and "moderate" for Michael Kors for Men.
- Sillage votes lean "intimate" for CK Free versus "moderate" for Michael Kors for Men.
- CK Free is voted best for summer; Michael Kors for Men for fall and winter.
- Both houses are mid-range (typically $40–100), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Michael Kors for Men if you want the higher-rated option; pick CK Free if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.