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His Obsession vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 6,066 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

His Obsession takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • His Obsession

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Obsession for Men

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

His Obsession3/5
Obsession for Men1/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
His Obsession
Sillage & projection
His Obsession
Value for money
His Obsession
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
Obsession for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
His ObsessionThe Dua Brand
Obsession for MenCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
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
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate94
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityHis Obsession

SillageHis Obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value76
Category winnerHis ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
cinnamon69%
powdery61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring31
Summer14
Fall94
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men81
Unisex17
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsession for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His 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…

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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, His Obsession or Obsession for Men?

His Obsession takes 3 of 5 categories. His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, His Obsession or Obsession for Men?

They last about the same: His Obsession 70/100, Obsession for Men 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, His Obsession or Obsession for Men?

His Obsession projects furthest (His Obsession 67/100, Obsession for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His Obsession and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries and Sandalwood.

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

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

What are the notes in His Obsession and Obsession for Men?

His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit. 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.

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