Obsessed for Women vs London
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
London takes 5 of 7 categories.
Obsessed for WomenChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
LondonChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Obsessed for Women2/7
London5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- London
- Community sentiment
- London
- Longevity
- London
- Sillage & projection
- Obsessed for Women
- Value for money
- Obsessed for Women
- Versatility
- London
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- London
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Obsessed for WomenCalvin KleinLondonVictoria's SecretWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 1,489 votes
Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%
3.98/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 31%Had 18%Want 52%
Category winnerLondonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
1,489 votes
32%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
56 votes
Category winnerLondonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLondon
SillageObsessed for Women
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerObsessed for WomenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
musky92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
herbal69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
floral84%
fresh77%
green69%
ozonic61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CitruseselemiNeroliBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderSageViolet LeafOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Iso E Super
Top
Mandarin OrangeBulgarian RoseAppleBitter OrangeNeroliMarigold
Heart
Black RoseViolet LeafLotusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaMuskAmbergrisPatchouli
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Violet Leaf, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Obsessed for Women, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall64
Winter33
Day100
Night28
Spring94
Summer100
Fall56
Winter38
Day100
Night38
Category winnerLondonMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,697
PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Honorine Blanc
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,303
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerLondonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotObsessed for Women by Calvin Klein flips traditional feminine perfumery by placing cool, aromatic lavender at the center of a fresh musk structure. The opening delivers a crisp flash of bergamot, neroli, and sparkling citruses, tempered by resinous elemi. Soon, herbal purple sage and green violet leaf surround the lav…
Reviews →London by Victoria's Secret is a crisp floral fragrance featuring a bright opening of mandarin and apple. As it settles, it reveals a clean heart of jasmine and lotus, resting on a base of soft vanilla and musk. Designed for daily wear, this scent provides a polished, professional aura perfect for office settings or f…
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, Obsessed for Women or London?
London takes 5 of 7 categories. Obsessed for Women is rated 3.71/5 from 1,489 votes; London is rated 3.98/5 from 56 votes. Choose Obsessed for Women for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose London for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Obsessed for Women or London?
London lasts longest (London 64/100, Obsessed for Women 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Obsessed for Women or London?
Obsessed for Women projects furthest (Obsessed for Women 57/100, London 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Obsessed for Women and London smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Violet Leaf, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Obsessed for Women or London better for summer or winter?
For summer, London is the stronger pick. For winter, London is the stronger pick. Obsessed for Women suits daytime wear; London suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Obsessed for Women and London?
Obsessed for Women has top notes of Citruses, elemi, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Violet Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Iso E Super. London has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bulgarian Rose, Apple and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Black Rose, Violet Leaf, Lotus and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli.
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