Fragrance comparison

A87 Eclipse vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,088 ratings analysed

A87 Eclipse

Aéropostale

3.5826 votes

Rank #31,223 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #28,918 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

A87 Eclipse
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

A87 Eclipse2/7

Obsession for Men5/7

Ratings & consensus: Obsession for Men
Community sentiment: Obsession for Men
Longevity: Obsession for Men
Sillage & projection: Obsession for Men
Value for money: A87 Eclipse
Versatility: A87 Eclipse
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Obsession for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A87 EclipseAéropostale

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

Category winnerObsession for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

42%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerObsession for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value76

Category winnerA87 EclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LimeMandarin Orangeelemi

Heart

LavenderSageCistus Incanus

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranAmberwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall77

Winter77

Day100

Night67

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerA87 EclipseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#28,918

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsession for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A87 Eclipse opens with bright lime and mandarin, then settles into a clean aromatic core of lavender and sage over soft woods and amber. It reads fresh, slightly powdery, and easy to wear. The main appeal is simple, affordable everyday freshness. Based on the available feedback, the scent itself is likable, but longev…

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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, A87 Eclipse or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. A87 Eclipse is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose A87 Eclipse for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A87 Eclipse or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, A87 Eclipse 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A87 Eclipse or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, A87 Eclipse 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A87 Eclipse and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage.

Is A87 Eclipse or Obsession for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, A87 Eclipse is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. A87 Eclipse suits daytime wear; Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A87 Eclipse and Obsession for Men?

A87 Eclipse has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Amberwood. 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.