Endymion vs Obsession for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsession for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.
EndymionChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Obsession for MenChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Endymion3/7
Obsession for Men4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Endymion
- Community sentiment
- Endymion
- 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
- Endymion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EndymionPenhaligon'sObsession for MenCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 2,270 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes
Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%
Category winnerEndymionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
1,800 votes
31%Love
43%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
6,062 votes
Category winnerEndymionMost 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 botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
cinnamon69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamotSageMandarin Orange
Heart
CoffeeGeranium
Base
LeatherCardamonSandalwoodVetiverNutmegMyrhhBlack PepperMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Sage 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Spring31
Summer14
Fall94
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,503
PerfumerFragrance Resources
Launched—
Reviews294
Overall rank#29,066
PerfumerRobert Slattery
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEndymionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEndymion opens with brisk lavender, bergamot and sage, then settles into a smoother mix of soft leather, woods and a faintly bitter coffee nuance. It reads as polished, romantic and quietly masculine rather than loud. Most wearers seem to treat it as an intimate, barbershop-leaning scent with a refined drydown. If you…
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, Endymion or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Endymion is rated 3.91/5 from 2,270 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Endymion for a aromatic and fresh spicy 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, Endymion or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Endymion 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Endymion or Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Endymion 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Endymion and Obsession for Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange.
Is Endymion 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 Endymion and Obsession for Men?
Endymion has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coffee and Geranium, a base of Leather, Cardamon, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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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