Fragrance comparison

First Gentleman vs Obsession Night for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,181 ratings analysed

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #66,504 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Obsession Night for Men

Calvin Klein

3.751,180 votes

Rank #34,879 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Obsession Night for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

First Gentleman2/5

Obsession Night for Men2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

Obsession Night for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

3.75/ 5 · 1,180 votes

Have 53%Had 31%Want 16%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

22%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,180 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFirst Gentleman

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value66

Category winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearCardamomArtemisiaGrapefruit

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegMusk

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerObsession Night for MenLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring56

Summer32

Fall100

Winter90

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsession Night for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …

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Obsession Night for Men by Calvin Klein takes a much cooler, fruitier path than the heavy original from the 1980s. It opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy sliced pear and zesty grapefruit, sharpened by aromatic artemisia and cool cardamom spice. As the bright fruit settles, a warm core of nutmeg and clean musk em…

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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, First Gentleman or Obsession Night for Men?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Obsession Night for Men is rated 3.75/5 from 1,180 votes. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Obsession Night for Men for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First Gentleman or Obsession Night for Men?

First Gentleman lasts longest (First Gentleman 60/100, Obsession Night for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Gentleman or Obsession Night for Men?

Projection is very close: First Gentleman 50/100, Obsession Night for Men 50/100 for sillage.

Do First Gentleman and Obsession Night for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Artemisia, Cardamom and Vanilla.

Is First Gentleman or Obsession Night for Men better for summer or winter?

First Gentleman suits day or night wear; Obsession Night for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Gentleman and Obsession Night for Men?

First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Obsession Night for Men has top notes of Pear, Cardamom, Artemisia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg and Musk, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver.