Fragrance comparison

Obsession vs Irth

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10,248 ratings analysed

Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.7310,109 votes

Rank #28,944 AmberWarm Spicy

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #7,112 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Obsession
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Obsession3/7

Irth3/7

Ratings & consensus: Irth
Community sentiment: Irth
Longevity: Obsession
Sillage & projection: Obsession
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Obsession
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Irth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsessionCalvin Klein

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 10,109 votes

Have 53%Had 30%Want 17%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

10,109 votes

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityObsession

SillageObsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

VanillaBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesPeachLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

SpicesSandalwoodCorianderOakmossCedarOrange BlossomJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

AmberIncenseCivetMuskVetiver

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Peach, Spices and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Obsession, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer16

Fall94

Winter100

Day51

Night100

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerObsessionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex47

Women45

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,944

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsession 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…

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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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, Obsession or Irth?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Obsession is rated 3.73/5 from 10,109 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Obsession or Irth?

Obsession lasts longest (Obsession 78/100, Irth 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsession or Irth?

Obsession projects furthest (Obsession 70/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsession and Irth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Peach, Spices and Sandalwood.

Is Obsession or Irth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsession is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession is the stronger pick. Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsession and Irth?

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. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.