His Obsession vs Fantastico
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
His Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories.
His ObsessionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
FantasticoChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
His Obsession3/4
Fantastico1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Obsession
- Sillage & projection
- His Obsession
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Fantastico
- Fragranxe ranking
- His Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His ObsessionThe Dua BrandFantasticoI Profumi Del MarmoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHis Obsession
SillageHis Obsession
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
woody100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
BergamotLimeOrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderNutmegCinnamon
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseIrisOrchidJasmineLavenderGeraniumOsmanthus
Base7-10 hrs
VanillaLeatherHoneyCedarSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinIncense
Category winnerFantasticoLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,561
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#59,152
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerHis ObsessionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Obsession by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental woody fragrance for men that revisits vintage spiced perfumery. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and mandarin orange layered over aromatic lavender and herbal coriander. This lively citrus start quickly gives way to a spicy core driven by cinnamon, nutme…
Reviews →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…
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, His Obsession or Fantastico?
His Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories. His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Fantastico is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fantastico for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, His Obsession or Fantastico?
His Obsession lasts longest (His Obsession 70/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Obsession or Fantastico?
His Obsession projects furthest (His Obsession 67/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Obsession and Fantastico smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Coriander.
Is His Obsession or Fantastico better for summer or winter?
His Obsession suits evening wear; Fantastico suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Obsession and Fantastico?
His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit. 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.
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