Fragrance comparison

Fantastico vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,065 ratings analysed

Fantastico

I Profumi Del Marmo

3.333 votes

Rank #59,616 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 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 3 of 4 categories.

Fantastico
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fantastico1/4

Obsession for Men3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FantasticoI Profumi Del Marmo

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLimeOrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderNutmegCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisOrchidJasmineLavenderGeraniumOsmanthus

Base7-10 hrs

VanillaLeatherHoneyCedarSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinIncense

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerFantasticoLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,616

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsession for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fantastico by I Profumi Del Marmo opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, tart lime, and ripe raspberry dusted in warm cinnamon. As the energetic citrus sparkle mellows, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of velvety rose, powdery iris, and soft lavender. The real weight of the composition lives in its complex bas…

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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, Fantastico or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Fantastico is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Fantastico for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fantastico or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fantastico or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fantastico and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.

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

Fantastico suits evening wear; Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fantastico and Obsession for Men?

Fantastico has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Honey 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.