Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7,662 ratings analysed

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,233 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

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?

Obsession for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau de Rochas3/7

Obsession for Men4/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment: Eau de Rochas
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: Eau de Rochas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de RochasRochas

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

Category winnerEau de RochasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerEau de RochasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value76

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena

Heart

CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,233

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…

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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, Eau de Rochas or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange.

Is Eau de Rochas or Obsession for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Obsession for Men?

Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.