Obsessed for Women vs Signature IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsessed for Women takes 2 of 2 categories.
Obsessed for WomenChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature IVChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obsessed for Women2/2
Signature IV0/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Obsessed for Women
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Obsessed for Women
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Obsessed for WomenCalvin KleinSignature IVWestern Valley Avenue LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 1,489 votes
Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
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%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
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
BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper
Heart
CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary
Base
AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather
InformationalShared noteselemi, Neroli, Bergamot and Lavender. 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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,697
PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Honorine Blanc
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,625
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerObsessed for WomenHigher 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 →Signature IV is a dense aromatic woody scent built around bright citrus, pepper, herbs, and a warm ambered base. It opens brisk and spicy, then settles into lavender, juniper, soft florals, moss, leather, and vanilla-tonka warmth. This looks best for someone who likes classic masculine structure with a fuller, slightl…
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 Signature IV?
Obsessed for Women takes 2 of 2 categories. Obsessed for Women is rated 3.71/5 from 1,489 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Obsessed for Women for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Obsessed for Women and Signature IV smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Neroli, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is Obsessed for Women or Signature IV better for summer or winter?
Obsessed for Women suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Obsessed for Women and Signature IV?
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. Signature IV has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Cardamon, Geranium, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Cinnamon.
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