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Masculine Kingdom vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 6,069 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Masculine Kingdom

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Obsession for Men

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

Masculine Kingdom1/4
Obsession for Men3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Obsession for Men
Sillage & projection
Obsession for Men
Value for money
Obsession for Men
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Masculine Kingdom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Masculine KingdomReyane Tradition
Obsession for MenCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 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
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value76
Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
fruity69%
green61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
cinnamon69%
powdery61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
MelonAppleBlack CurrantPeppermintPink PepperBlack PepperCorianderCardamom
Base
VetiverSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliLabdanumAmberMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Spring31
Summer14
Fall94
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men89
Unisex0
Women11
Men81
Unisex17
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,469

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMasculine KingdomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masculine Kingdom by Reyane Tradition opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and grapefruit. This woody aromatic scent balances bright citrus notes against a heart of apple and black currant, resting on a sturdy foundation of sandalwood and tobacco. It is a versatile choice for daily office wear or casual outings during…

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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, Masculine Kingdom or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Masculine Kingdom is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Masculine Kingdom for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Masculine Kingdom or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Masculine Kingdom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masculine Kingdom or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Masculine Kingdom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masculine Kingdom and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Mandarin Orange.

Is Masculine Kingdom or Obsession for Men better for summer or winter?

Masculine Kingdom suits daytime wear; Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masculine Kingdom and Obsession for Men?

Masculine Kingdom has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Apple, Black Currant and Peppermint, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Patchouli. 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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