Dupe Pair
91%
Very Similar
CK Free
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | 2009 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
NYC Loose For Men
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CK Free
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NYC Loose For Men
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - CK Free
CK Free is the ultimate cheap-and-cheerful skin scent. It might not last, but it's a fresh, inoffensive pick for casual wear, especially if you're keeping it close. Don't expect fireworks - just easy, understated everyday appeal.
Favourite
Our Verdict - NYC Loose For Men
NYC Loose copies Calvin Klein's CK Free - that clean, light woody-aromatic with a coffee-tobacco-suede heart that barely shows. The dupe matches the original's airy, easy character, including its famously weak longevity.
Statement
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 5% | 7% |
| Green | 13% | 15% |
| Sweet | 12% | 16% |
| Warm | 15% | 18% |
| Woody | 33% | 23% |
| Earthy | 20% | 22% |
| Animalic | 9% | 8% |
| Fresh | 10% | 11% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
CK Free
EdP
NYC Loose For Men
EdP
Notes
CK Free
NYC Loose For Men
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Juniper
32%
vs
24%
Star Anise
25%
vs
24%
Jackfruit
20%
vs
24%
Only in CK Free
Wormwood
22%
Only in NYC Loose For Men
Absinth
28%
Accords
CK Free
NYC Loose For Men
Performance
CK Free
NYC Loose For Men
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Intimate
Projection
Light
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
CK Free
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Casual
Sport
Its poor longevity and weak sillage make it ideal for situations where you don't want to overpower. It's a fantastic gym scent, an easy office choice due to its inoffensiveness, and perfect for casual wear where close-up freshness is all you need.
NYC Loose For Men
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Also Works:
Autumn
The clean green-woody profile suits spring, summer and milder autumn days.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Casual
Also Works:
Date
Sport
Light and inoffensive, it slots easily into office, casual and daily rotation.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
91%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
98%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities
Both share Woody, Aromatic accords and Jackfruit, Star Anise notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
CK Free
NYC Loose For Men
13ml
Not available
30ml
Not available
50ml
Not available
100ml
Not available
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