Fragrance comparison

Laughter vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,089 ratings analysed

Laughter

Space NK

3.8527 votes

Rank #23,668 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,066 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Laughter
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Laughter1/7

Obsession for Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaughterSpace NK

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

Category winnerObsession for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesCorianderRosemaryLemon VerbenaAngelicaWatercress

Base5-7 hrs

GingerPatchouliMuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerObsession for MenLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall33

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,668

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#29,066

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLaughterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Space NK Laughter greets you like an ice cold gin and tonic poured on a humid patio, splashing bright lime peel, tart pink grapefruit, and crisp bergamot across your skin. Created by master perfumer Christopher Sheldrake in 1999, this citrus aromatic blend trades sugary mall sweetness for savory garden realism. As the…

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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, Laughter or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Laughter is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Laughter for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Laughter or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Laughter 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laughter or Obsession for Men?

Projection is very close: Laughter 61/100, Obsession for Men 61/100 for sillage.

Do Laughter and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Coriander.

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

For summer, Laughter is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. Laughter suits daytime wear; Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laughter and Obsession for Men?

Laughter has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Coriander, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, a base of Ginger, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. 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.