Fragrance comparison

Misqaal vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,107 ratings analysed

5 wins

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #18,795 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,467 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Misqaal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Misqaal5/7

Obsession for Men2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MisqaalTola

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

Category winnerMisqaalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerMisqaalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value76

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,795

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMisqaalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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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, Misqaal or Obsession for Men?

Misqaal takes 5 of 7 categories. Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Misqaal or Obsession for Men?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Obsession for Men 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Misqaal or Obsession for Men?

Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Obsession for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Misqaal and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cinnamon.

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

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

What are the notes in Misqaal and Obsession for Men?

Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud). 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.