His Obsession vs Pluie
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 2 of 3 categories.
His ObsessionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
PluieChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
His Obsession2/3
Pluie1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Obsession
- Sillage & projection
- Pluie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- His Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His ObsessionThe Dua BrandPluieAndre d'ArcherWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 53%Had 13%Want 33%
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
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHis Obsession
SillagePluie
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%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
patchouli69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy
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
Notes
Mandarin OrangeNutmegMagnoliaPatchouliCedarCinnamonCorianderAngelicaBay Leaf
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Patchouli, Coriander and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for His Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,842
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#57,880
PerfumerAndre d'Archer
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Pluie by Andre d'Archer offers a crisp, aromatic burst of green mandarin orange and cool coriander. It settles into a dry woodiness, making it an excellent daily companion for hot, humid summer afternoons when you want to feel refreshed.
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 Pluie?
His Obsession takes 2 of 3 categories. His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Pluie is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pluie for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, His Obsession or Pluie?
His Obsession lasts longest (His Obsession 70/100, Pluie 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Obsession or Pluie?
Pluie projects furthest (Pluie 92/100, His Obsession 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Obsession and Pluie smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Coriander and Cinnamon.
Is His Obsession or Pluie better for summer or winter?
His Obsession suits evening wear; Pluie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Obsession and Pluie?
His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit. Pluie features Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Magnolia, Patchouli and Cedar.
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