Fragrance comparison

Obsessed for Women vs Ma' Alaina

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,529 ratings analysed

Obsessed for Women

Calvin Klein

3.711,489 votes

Rank #27,697 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Ma' Alaina

Nabeel · 2022

3.9540 votes

Rank #26,616 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ma' Alaina takes 7 of 7 categories.

Obsessed for Women
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ma' Alaina
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Obsessed for Women0/7

Ma' Alaina7/7

Ratings & consensus: Ma' Alaina
Community sentiment: Ma' Alaina
Longevity: Ma' Alaina
Sillage & projection: Ma' Alaina
Value for money: Ma' Alaina
Versatility: Ma' Alaina
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ma' Alaina

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsessed for WomenCalvin Klein

Ma' AlainaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,489 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

3.95/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

Category winnerMa' AlainaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

1,489 votes

38%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerMa' AlainaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMa' Alaina

SillageMa' Alaina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMa' AlainaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy46%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 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

elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose

Heart

CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla

InformationalShared notesCitruses, elemi, Bergamot 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 season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall64

Winter33

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer71

Fall76

Winter43

Day100

Night48

Category winnerMa' AlainaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men3

Unisex23

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,697

PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Honorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews2

Category winnerMa' AlainaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsessed 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…

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Ma' Alaina by Nabeel brings a distinct profile to daytime spring wear. This fragrance matches casual linen shirts, opening with a crisp burst of bergamot before settling into a powdery violet heart and a dry sandalwood base. It avoids heavy gourmand sweetness, offering a clean woody option for warm afternoons.

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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 Women or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina takes 7 of 7 categories. Obsessed for Women is rated 3.71/5 from 1,489 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Obsessed for Women for a aromatic and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsessed for Women or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina lasts longest (Ma' Alaina 66/100, Obsessed for Women 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsessed for Women or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina projects furthest (Ma' Alaina 63/100, Obsessed for Women 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsessed for Women and Ma' Alaina smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, elemi, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Obsessed for Women or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsessed for Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Ma' Alaina is the stronger pick. Obsessed for Women suits daytime wear; Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsessed for Women and Ma' Alaina?

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. Ma' Alaina has top notes of elemi, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Graperfuit, heart notes of Carnation, Violet, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Sandalwood.