254 community ratings

CK Free (Eau de Toilette)

2009MenModern

5.6/ 10

Community score
254 ratings

Calvin Klein CK Free Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent built around juniper berry, star anise and tobacco; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 215 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

4.4 /10

A short but sweet date; a travel size in your bag is a good idea.

Sillage

4.2 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

5.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 27% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Juniper berry Absinth Star anise

Jackfruit

Heart notesfirst few hours

Tobacco Coffee Buchu Suede

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Oak

Ironwood

Cedar Patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does CK Free (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most, with sport not far behind. It reads masculine and modern.

The top opens with juniper berry, absinth, star anise and jackfruit, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, tobacco, coffee, buchu and suede add a spicy warmth, and the base of oak, ironwood, cedar and patchouli settles into a woody backdrop. Sweet and synthetic tones run alongside. Montblanc Legend Red and Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.