Below Zero vs Obsession for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
10%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsession for Men takes 2 of 3 categories.
Below ZeroChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Obsession for MenChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Below Zero1/3
Obsession for Men2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Obsession for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Below Zero
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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
Below ZeroAXEObsession for MenCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%
3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes
Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
75%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
31%Love
43%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
6,062 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityObsession for Men
SillageBelow Zero
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywhite floral100%
musky86%
citrus72%
sweet58%
animalic44%
soapy30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
cinnamon69%
powdery61%
Scent match10%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeNutmegSageLavender
Heart
Orange BlossomCedar
Base
MuskPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage 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 seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring31
Summer14
Fall94
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,745
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,163
PerfumerRobert Slattery
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerObsession for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBelow Zero by AXE is an aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2013. It centers on a crisp blend of mandarin orange, nutmeg, sage, and lavender over a foundation of cedar and musk. It functions as an everyday body spray, suitable for casual wear during warmer days when a clean, refreshing profile is preferred by the …
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, Below Zero or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men takes 2 of 3 categories. Below Zero is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Below Zero for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Below Zero or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Below Zero 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Below Zero or Obsession for Men?
Projection is very close: Below Zero 63/100, Obsession for Men 61/100 for sillage.
Do Below Zero and Obsession for Men smell similar?
Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender.
Is Below Zero or Obsession for Men better for summer or winter?
Below Zero suits day or night wear; Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Below Zero and Obsession for Men?
Below Zero has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Cedar, a base of Musk and Patchouli. 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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