Fragrance comparison

Genius vs Obsession

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10,111 ratings analysed

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #72,302 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.7310,109 votes

Rank #28,882 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession takes 4 of 4 categories.

Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Obsession
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Genius0/4

Obsession4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeniusRasasi

ObsessionCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

3.73/ 5 · 10,109 votes

Have 53%Had 30%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

34%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

10,109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityObsession

SillageObsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value74

Category winnerObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon Leaf OilViolet Leaf

Heart

Tobacco LeafGrapefruit blossomOrange BlossomPepper

Base

OakmossLeatherVetiverVirginian PatchouliCypriol OilCedarAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

VanillaBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesPeachLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

SpicesSandalwoodCorianderOakmossCedarOrange BlossomJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

AmberIncenseCivetMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Obsession, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring21

Summer16

Fall94

Winter100

Day51

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men8

Unisex47

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,882

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsessionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genius by Rasasi is a crisp, aromatic scent for men that highlights ginger, violet leaf, and tobacco. Launched in 2023, it brings a professional edge to daily office wear or casual outings. The blend moves from a sharp citrus opening into a sturdy base of leather and oakmoss, providing a structured, masculine profile …

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Obsession by Calvin Klein is an unapologetic oriental spicy fragrance built around rich amber, warm spices, and smoky resins. The scent opens with a surprising flash of green notes, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach, laced immediately with aromatic basil and smooth vanilla. As the citrus settles, a dense core of corian…

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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, Genius or Obsession?

Obsession takes 4 of 4 categories. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Obsession is rated 3.73/5 from 10,109 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Choose Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Genius or Obsession?

Obsession lasts longest (Obsession 78/100, Genius 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genius or Obsession?

Obsession projects furthest (Obsession 70/100, Genius 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genius and Obsession smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Genius or Obsession better for summer or winter?

Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genius and Obsession?

Genius has top notes of Ginger, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Grapefruit blossom, Orange Blossom and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Virginian Patchouli. Obsession has top notes of Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander and Oakmoss, a base of Amber, Incense, Civet and Musk.