Fragrance comparison

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua vs Obsession

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10,110 ratings analysed

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #76,884 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.7310,109 votes

Rank #28,944 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession takes 2 of 2 categories.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Obsession
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

Obsession2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

ObsessionCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.73/ 5 · 10,109 votes

Have 53%Had 30%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

34%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

10,109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageObsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

VanillaBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesPeachLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

SpicesSandalwoodCorianderOakmossCedarOrange BlossomJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

AmberIncenseCivetMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Coriander. Durations are only published for Obsession, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring21

Summer16

Fall94

Winter100

Day51

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men8

Unisex47

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,944

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsessionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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Obsession by Calvin Klein is an unapologetic oriental spicy fragrance built around rich amber, warm spices, and smoky resins. The scent opens with a surprising flash of green notes, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach, laced immediately with aromatic basil and smooth vanilla. As the citrus settles, a dense core of corian…

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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, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Obsession?

Obsession takes 2 of 2 categories. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Obsession is rated 3.73/5 from 10,109 votes. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Obsession?

Obsession projects furthest (Obsession 70/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and Obsession smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Coriander.

Is Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Obsession better for summer or winter?

Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and Obsession?

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet. Obsession has top notes of Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander and Oakmoss, a base of Amber, Incense, Civet and Musk.