Between Sheets 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 6 of 8 categories.
Between SheetsChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obsession for MenChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Between Sheets2/8
Obsession for Men6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Obsession for Men
- Community sentiment
- Obsession for Men
- Longevity
- Obsession for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Obsession for Men
- Value for money
- Obsession for Men
- Versatility
- Between Sheets
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Obsession for Men
- Fragranxe ranking
- Between Sheets
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Between SheetsVan GilsObsession for MenCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 47%Had 39%Want 14%
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 hate34%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
143 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
Category winners
LongevityObsession for Men
SillageObsession for Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerObsession for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
green61%
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 = sharedTop15-30 mins
LimeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
BasilLavender
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver
Category winnerObsession for MenLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer96
Fall64
Winter23
Day100
Night58
Spring31
Summer14
Fall94
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winnerBetween SheetsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,881
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#29,163
PerfumerRobert Slattery
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBetween SheetsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBetween Sheets by Van Gils kicks off with a sharp, wake-up spray of lime, mandarin orange, and juicy grapefruit that instantly clears the room. As the citrus sparkle settles, clean green basil and herbal lavender step in, giving the scent a classic shower-fresh appeal reminiscent of an upscale barbershop splash. The d…
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, Between Sheets or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men takes 6 of 8 categories. Between Sheets is rated 3.80/5 from 143 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Between Sheets for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Between Sheets or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Between Sheets 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Between Sheets or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Between Sheets 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Between Sheets and Obsession for Men smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lavender.
Is Between Sheets or Obsession for Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Between Sheets is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. Between Sheets suits daytime wear; Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Between Sheets and Obsession for Men?
Between Sheets has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Basil and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar. 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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