Fragrance comparison

Muaná vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,090 ratings analysed

4 wins

Muaná

Phebo

4.1428 votes

Rank #49,536 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

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?

Muaná takes 4 of 7 categories.

Muaná
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Muaná4/7

Obsession for Men3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuanáPhebo

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

Category winnerMuanáRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerMuanáMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMuanáBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

amber69%

lavender61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSageThymeNutmegArtemisiaViolet LeavesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SandalowoodCedarPatchouli

Base

AmberLeatherMyrhhBalsamic VinegarTonka BeanMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage, Nutmeg and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall78

Winter22

Day100

Night40

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerMuanáMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,066

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsession for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phebo Muaná opens with an aromatic burst of lavender, sage, and thyme, spiked with cool violet leaves and sharp bergamot. Nutmeg and artemisia add a dry herbal warmth early on. As the initial brightness settles, heart notes of cedarwood, patchouli, and sandalwood ground the composition in clean, dry timber. The base i…

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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, Muaná or Obsession for Men?

Muaná takes 4 of 7 categories. Muaná is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Muaná for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Muaná or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Muaná 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muaná or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Muaná 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Muaná and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Nutmeg and Bergamot.

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

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

What are the notes in Muaná and Obsession for Men?

Muaná has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Thyme and Nutmeg, heart notes of Sandalowood, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Leather, Myrhh and Balsamic Vinegar. 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.