Fragrance comparison

Euphoria vs Miss Obama

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 22,787 ratings analysed

5 wins

Euphoria

Calvin Klein

3.8322,774 votes

Rank #26,044 WoodyFloral

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70%scent match

Closely related

Miss Obama

Shirley May

3.0013 votes

Rank #67,561 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Euphoria takes 5 of 5 categories.

Euphoria
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Miss Obama
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Euphoria5/5

Miss Obama0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EuphoriaCalvin Klein

Miss ObamaShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 22,774 votes

Have 44%Had 38%Want 18%

3.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerEuphoriaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

22,774 votes

31%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityEuphoria

SillageEuphoria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value29

Category winnerEuphoriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

amber60%

fruity50%

floral100%

powdery91%

musky83%

amber74%

sweet65%

woody56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PomegranatePersimmonGreen Accord

Heart2 to 4 hours

Black OrchidLotusChampaca

Base5 to 8 hours

MahoganyAmberBlack VioletWhipped Cream

Top

PomegranateGreen Notes

Heart

Black OrchidLotusChampaca

Base

MuskAmberBlack Violet

InformationalShared notesPomegranate, Black Orchid, Lotus and Champaca. Durations are only published for Euphoria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall91

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

Men50

Unisex17

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,044

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion, Loc Dong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEuphoriaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein Euphoria is a rich woody floral fragrance defined by a blend of tart fruit and dark woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pomegranate and crisp persimmon, tempered by fresh green notes. As the bright fruit settles, a heart of black orchid, lotus, and champaca creates an opulent floral layer that fe…

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Miss Obama by Shirley May lands on the skin with a sharp splash of tart pomegranate alongside crisp green notes. It quickly shifts from its bright, fruity opening into a dense floral heart dominated by black orchid, lotus, and warm champaca. As the hours pass, the scent settles into a dry down of warm amber, musk, and…

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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, Euphoria or Miss Obama?

Euphoria takes 5 of 5 categories. Euphoria is rated 3.83/5 from 22,774 votes; Miss Obama is rated 3.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Euphoria for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Miss Obama for a floral and powdery character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Euphoria or Miss Obama?

Euphoria lasts longest (Euphoria 70/100, Miss Obama 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Euphoria or Miss Obama?

Euphoria projects furthest (Euphoria 63/100, Miss Obama 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Euphoria and Miss Obama smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Pomegranate, Black Orchid, Lotus and Champaca.

Is Euphoria or Miss Obama better for summer or winter?

Euphoria suits evening wear; Miss Obama suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Euphoria and Miss Obama?

Euphoria has top notes of Pomegranate, Persimmon and Green Accord, heart notes of Black Orchid, Lotus and Champaca, a base of Mahogany, Amber, Black Violet and Whipped Cream. Miss Obama has top notes of Pomegranate and Green Notes, heart notes of Black Orchid, Lotus and Champaca, a base of Musk, Amber and Black Violet.