Fragrance comparison

Obsessed for Men vs Samson

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 614 ratings analysed

Obsessed for Men

Calvin Klein

3.72609 votes

Rank #33,551 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Samson

Nimany

4.205 votes

Rank #39,437 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Obsessed for Men
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Samson
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Obsessed for Men2/4

Samson2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsessed for MenCalvin Klein

SamsonNimany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 609 votes

Have 50%Had 26%Want 24%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

609 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySamson

SillageSamson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value25

Category winnerObsessed for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

musky84%

amber77%

citrus69%

tropical61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sichuan PepperGrapefruitCardamomLavenderLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LeatherCedarLabdanumPineappleGeranium

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbroxanBlack Vanilla HuskCinnamonPatchouliAmberwood

Top

PineappleLemon

Heart

CardamomMusk

Base

Precious WoodsAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lemon, Pineapple and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Obsessed for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer81

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night72

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex28

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,551

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud, Ilias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerObsessed for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsessed for Men by Calvin Klein delivers an unexpected balance of bright aromatics and deep resinous sweetness. It opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and lemon laced with pungent Sichuan pepper and cardamom. A green touch of lavender softens the initial spice before leading into a heart of cedar, labdanum, and so…

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Samson by Nimany is an aromatic fruity fragrance for men that centers on a bright pineapple opening balanced by earthy cardamom. It settles into a woody, musky base with touches of ambroxan. This 2017 release works well for casual daytime wear during spring months, offering a modern, clean profile that avoids overly h…

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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, Obsessed for Men or Samson?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Obsessed for Men is rated 3.72/5 from 609 votes; Samson is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Obsessed for Men for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Samson for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsessed for Men or Samson?

Samson lasts longest (Samson 73/100, Obsessed for Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsessed for Men or Samson?

Samson projects furthest (Samson 67/100, Obsessed for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsessed for Men and Samson smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lemon, Pineapple and Ambroxan.

Is Obsessed for Men or Samson better for summer or winter?

Obsessed for Men suits daytime wear; Samson suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsessed for Men and Samson?

Obsessed for Men has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lavender, heart notes of Leather, Cedar, Labdanum and Pineapple, a base of Ambroxan, Black Vanilla Husk, Cinnamon and Patchouli. Samson has top notes of Pineapple and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom and Musk, a base of Precious Woods and Ambroxan.