Fragrance comparison

Obsessed for Women Intense vs The Library Collection Opus IV

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,208 ratings analysed

Obsessed for Women Intense

Calvin Klein

3.82293 votes

Rank #33,087 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The Library Collection Opus IV

Amouage

4.04915 votes

Rank #1,645 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus IV takes 5 of 7 categories.

Obsessed for Women Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Library Collection Opus IV
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Obsessed for Women Intense2/7

The Library Collection Opus IV5/7

Ratings & consensus: The Library Collection Opus IV
Community sentiment: The Library Collection Opus IV
Longevity: The Library Collection Opus IV
Sillage & projection: The Library Collection Opus IV
Value for money: Obsessed for Women Intense
Versatility: Obsessed for Women Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Library Collection Opus IV

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsessed for Women IntenseCalvin Klein

The Library Collection Opus IVAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 45%

4.04/ 5 · 915 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

293 votes

40%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

915 votes

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus IV

SillageThe Library Collection Opus IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value45

Category winnerObsessed for Women IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

amber84%

lavender77%

herbal69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

balsamic50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

elemiCitrusesMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderSageViolet Leaf

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskAmberLabdanum

Top

CorianderMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart

CarawayCardamonelemiRose HipRoseViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Musk. Durations are only published for Obsessed for Women Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer52

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night54

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerObsessed for Women IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex59

Women35

Men41

Unisex51

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,645

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews83

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsessed for Women Intense by Calvin Klein flips traditional fragrance expectations by building an aromatic fougère profile around herbal white lavender, dark resinous elemi, and tart mandarin orange. The scent opens with a sharp flash of citruses cut by peppery resin before settling into an earthy heart of violet lea…

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Amouage Opus IV is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans into aromatic spice and incense. Launched in 2010, it offers a distinct, mature character perfect for cooler weather. With notes of coriander, caraway, and labdanum, it sits prominently on the skin, projecting a serious and sophisticated air that suits formal…

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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 Intense or The Library Collection Opus IV?

The Library Collection Opus IV takes 5 of 7 categories. Obsessed for Women Intense is rated 3.82/5 from 293 votes; The Library Collection Opus IV is rated 4.04/5 from 915 votes. Choose Obsessed for Women Intense for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Library Collection Opus IV for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Obsessed for Women Intense or The Library Collection Opus IV?

The Library Collection Opus IV lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus IV 80/100, Obsessed for Women Intense 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsessed for Women Intense or The Library Collection Opus IV?

The Library Collection Opus IV projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus IV 72/100, Obsessed for Women Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsessed for Women Intense and The Library Collection Opus IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include elemi, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Musk.

Is Obsessed for Women Intense or The Library Collection Opus IV better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsessed for Women Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, The Library Collection Opus IV is the stronger pick. Obsessed for Women Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsessed for Women Intense and The Library Collection Opus IV?

Obsessed for Women Intense has top notes of elemi, Citruses and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk, Amber and Labdanum. The Library Collection Opus IV has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Cardamon, elemi and Rose Hip, a base of Incense, Labdanum and Musk.