Active vs Obsession for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsession for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.
ActiveChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Obsession for MenChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Active3/7
Obsession for Men4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Obsession for Men
- Community sentiment
- Active
- Longevity
- Obsession for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Obsession for Men
- Value for money
- Active
- Versatility
- Obsession for Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Active
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ActivePecksniff'sObsession for MenCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 76%Had 17%Want 7%
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 hate27%Love
44%Like
22%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
41 votes
31%Love
43%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
6,062 votes
Category winnerActiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityObsession for Men
SillageObsession for Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody83%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic48%
lavender30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
cinnamon69%
powdery61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderWoody NotesVetiver
Base
MuskMossSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lavender. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall4
Winter0
Day100
Night8
Spring31
Summer14
Fall94
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,973
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#28,982
PerfumerRobert Slattery
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerActiveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotActive is a simple citrus aromatic that leans fresh, zesty and easy to wear. Reviews point to a grapefruit or mandarin-like opening, light woods underneath, and a clean musky finish that works best in warm weather. It suits daytime, casual wear, the gym, and low-pressure summer use. Value is one of its strongest point…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Active or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Active is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Active for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Active or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Active 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Active or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Active 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Active and Obsession for Men smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lavender.
Is Active or Obsession for Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Active is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. Active suits daytime wear; Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Active and Obsession for Men?
Active has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Woody Notes and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Moss 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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