Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,190 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #26,352 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,467 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Baz5/7

Obsession for Men2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

Category winnerBazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

13%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

128 votes

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value76

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine

Heart

IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baz by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with a massive blast of dark leather, cracked black pepper, and bitter coffee. It settles into a heavy resinous core dominated by smoky incense, myrrh, and sweet plum. As the hours pass, dense agarwood, civet, and raw castoreum emerge to create a dry, animalic base that stays notic…

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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, Baz or Obsession for Men?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Obsession for Men?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Obsession for Men 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Obsession for Men?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Obsession for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Baz or Obsession for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Obsession for Men?

Baz has top notes of Leather, Plum, Coriander and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Resin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Castoreum and Musk. 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.