Menace vs Obsession
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
MenaceChoose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
ObsessionChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Menace1/2
Obsession1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Menace
- Fragranxe ranking
- Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MenaceEvyanObsessionCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.73/ 5 · 10,109 votes
Have 53%Had 30%Want 17%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
34%Love
34%Like
5%Ok
24%Dislike
3%Hate
10,109 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
animalic92%
powdery84%
mossy77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
musky61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both musky and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseJasmineYlang YlangOrange Blossom
Base8-10 hrs
MuskOakmossCivetPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
VanillaBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
SpicesSandalwoodCorianderOakmossCedarOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base6 to 10 hours
AmberIncenseCivetMuskVetiver
Category winnerMenaceLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring21
Summer16
Fall94
Winter100
Day51
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,871
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,882
PerfumerJean Guichard
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerObsessionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMenace by Evyan opens with a brief burst of sharp orange, tart lemon, and bitter bergamot that quickly gives way to a lush, velvety floral heart. Heavy jasmine, rich rose, and sweet ylang ylang blend smoothly with powdery orange blossom, creating an old-school bouquet reminiscent of classic mid-century glamour. As the…
Reviews →Obsession by Calvin Klein is an unapologetic oriental spicy fragrance built around rich amber, warm spices, and smoky resins. The scent opens with a surprising flash of green notes, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach, laced immediately with aromatic basil and smooth vanilla. As the citrus settles, a dense core of corian…
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, Menace or Obsession?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Menace is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Obsession is rated 3.73/5 from 10,109 votes. Choose Menace for a musky and animalic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Do Menace and Obsession smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Menace or Obsession better for summer or winter?
Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Menace and Obsession?
Menace has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Civet and Patchouli. Obsession has top notes of Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander and Oakmoss, a base of Amber, Incense, Civet and Musk.
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