His Obsession vs Ramsés II
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
His Obsession takes 4 of 4 categories.
His ObsessionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ramsés IIChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
His Obsession4/4
Ramsés II0/4
- 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)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- His Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His ObsessionThe Dua BrandRamsés IIAtelier Segall & BaruttiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
4.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%
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
54%Love
23%Like
23%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 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 winnerHis ObsessionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
woody100%
warm spicy88%
amber77%
whiskey65%
cinnamon53%
powdery42%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
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
Top
WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage
Heart
CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Patchouli, Coriander and Bergamot. 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
Spring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter90
Day27
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#35,561
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#44,562
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…
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 Ramsés II?
His Obsession takes 4 of 4 categories. His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 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 Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, His Obsession or Ramsés II?
His Obsession lasts longest (His Obsession 70/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Obsession or Ramsés II?
His Obsession projects furthest (His Obsession 67/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Obsession and Ramsés II smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Patchouli, Coriander and Bergamot.
Is His Obsession or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?
His Obsession suits evening wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Obsession and Ramsés II?
His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.
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