12
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
CK Free
masculine
Created by Ellen Molner, Rodrigo Flores-Roux
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.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
11%
Win
75%
Spr
100%
Sum
27%
Fall
Day & Night
98%
Day
17%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,895 votes
3.39
Love it
1749%
Like it
90448%
OK
34918%
Dislike
42723%
Hate it
412%
Community Insights
NegativeBased on 54 community opinions from Reddit
3.5
/ 10 community score
CK Free is viewed by the r/fragrance community as a forgettable budget fragrance with minimal presence. While inoffensive and convenient, it's criticized for being too basic and having poor performance, with most users considering it barely worth finishing once purchased.
Strengths
- Light and convenient for basic everyday wear
- Affordable price point
- Pairs decently with other fragrances for layering
Weaknesses
- Extremely weak projection and sillage
- Very basic and unremarkable scent profile
- Lacks longevity and presence
Best for
Budget casual fragranceLayering base with stronger scentsOffice wear when something minimal is needed
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
