Fragrance comparison

Blueted vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,141 ratings analysed

Blueted

Ted Lapidus

3.7879 votes

Rank #18,510 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,163 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Blueted
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Blueted2/7

Obsession for Men5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BluetedTed Lapidus

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 35%

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 hate

16%Love

61%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerBluetedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value76

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

floral77%

balsamic69%

fresh61%

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 = shared

Top

KumquatPine Tree

Heart

CyclamenJasminePatchouli

Base

Brazilian RosewoodSandalwoodWhite MuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Jasmine, Patchouli and Brazilian Rosewood. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall29

Winter0

Day100

Night3

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,510

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#29,163

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBluetedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted Lapidus Blueted offers a light, fresh twist on the woody aromatic genre. Built around a green pairing of pine tree and tart kumquat, it moves quickly past its initial sweetness. It settles into a clean, office-friendly skin scent that feels more aquatic than dense.

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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, Blueted or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Blueted is rated 3.78/5 from 79 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Blueted for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment 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, Blueted or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Blueted 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blueted or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Blueted 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blueted and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Jasmine, Patchouli and Brazilian Rosewood.

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

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

What are the notes in Blueted and Obsession for Men?

Blueted has top notes of Kumquat and Pine Tree, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Sandalwood, White Musk and Amber. 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.