Obsession vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsession takes 2 of 2 categories.
ObsessionChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amalfi Mandarin AquaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Obsession2/2
Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Obsession
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ObsessionCalvin KleinAmalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 10,109 votes
Have 53%Had 30%Want 17%
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
34%Like
5%Ok
24%Dislike
3%Hate
10,109 votes
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageObsession
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
green77%
musky69%
amber61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
VanillaBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
SpicesSandalwoodCorianderOakmossCedarOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base6 to 10 hours
AmberIncenseCivetMuskVetiver
Top
Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint
Heart
Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme
Base
LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring21
Summer16
Fall94
Winter100
Day51
Night100
No season votes yet
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#28,944
PerfumerJean Guichard
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#76,884
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerObsessionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotObsession by Calvin Klein is an unapologetic oriental spicy fragrance built around rich amber, warm spices, and smoky resins. The scent opens with a surprising flash of green notes, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach, laced immediately with aromatic basil and smooth vanilla. As the citrus settles, a dense core of corian…
Reviews →Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…
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, Obsession or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?
Obsession takes 2 of 2 categories. Obsession is rated 3.73/5 from 10,109 votes; Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Which projects more, Obsession or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?
Obsession projects furthest (Obsession 70/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Obsession and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Orange Blossom.
Is Obsession or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua better for summer or winter?
Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Obsession and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?
Obsession has top notes of Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander and Oakmoss, a base of Amber, Incense, Civet and Musk. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet.
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