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360° Red for Men vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 9,833 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

360° Red for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 360° Red for Men

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Obsession for Men

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

360° Red for Men4/7
Obsession for Men3/7
Ratings & consensus
360° Red for Men
Community sentiment
360° Red for Men
Longevity
Obsession for Men
Sillage & projection
Obsession for Men
Value for money
360° Red for Men
Versatility
Obsession for Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
360° Red for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
360° Red for MenPerry Ellis
Obsession for MenCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 3,771 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes
Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%
Category winner360° Red for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
53%Like
7%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

3,168 votes

31%Love
43%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winner360° Red for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value86
¤ Price value76
Category winner360° Red for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy86%
aromatic72%
warm spicy58%
woody44%
cinnamon30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
cinnamon69%
powdery61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeBergamotCinnamonOrangeMandarin OrangeClovesNutmeg
Heart
LavenderCoriander
Base
MuskPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodRed CedarOakmoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring31
Summer14
Fall94
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex9
Women1
Men81
Unisex17
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#947

PerfumerJean-Louis Grauby

Launched—

Reviews394

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner360° Red for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

360° Red for Men by Perry Ellis opens with a bright burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange that immediately shifts into a warm, spicy core of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Clean lavender and coriander steady the heart before settling onto a base of red cedar, patchouli, and oakmoss. Created by Jean-Louis Grauby …

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Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein delivers an unmistakable burst of warmth built around rich cinnamon, golden amber, and smooth sandalwood. The scent opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, lime, and lavender spiced with coriander, offering a fleeting citrus sparkle before shifting into deeper territor…

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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, 360° Red for Men or Obsession for Men?

360° Red for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. 360° Red for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 3,771 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose 360° Red for Men for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 360° Red for Men or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, 360° Red for Men 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 360° Red for Men or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, 360° Red for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 360° Red for Men and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Mandarin Orange.

Is 360° Red for Men or Obsession for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 360° Red for Men and Obsession for Men?

360° Red for Men has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Orange, heart notes of Lavender and Coriander, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Obsession for Men has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Nutmeg, Carnation and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.

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