Fragrance comparison

Obsession vs Vision

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10,198 ratings analysed

6 wins

Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.7310,109 votes

Rank #28,862 AmberWarm Spicy

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Vision

Symétrie

3.2489 votes

Rank #21,347 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession takes 6 of 7 categories.

Obsession
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vision
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Obsession6/7

Vision1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsessionCalvin Klein

VisionSymétrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 10,109 votes

Have 53%Had 30%Want 17%

3.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%

Category winnerObsessionRating 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

10%Love

38%Like

24%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerObsessionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityObsession

SillageObsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value70

Category winnerObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

green91%

lavender83%

musky74%

herbal65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

MintLavenderGreen Notes

Heart

Blue SageCorianderOrange Blossom

Base

MuskCedarSpicesAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Spices, Coriander and Cedar. 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

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerObsessionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex47

Women45

Men64

Unisex32

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,862

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerVisionHigher 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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Vision by Symétrie is an aromatic spicy scent for men that attempts to capture a crisp, winter air feel. It opens with a sharp burst of mint and lavender before settling into a soapy, herbal mix of blue sage and coriander. It works best as a casual, post shower spritzer for warm spring or summer mornings when you need…

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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 Vision?

Obsession takes 6 of 7 categories. Obsession is rated 3.73/5 from 10,109 votes; Vision is rated 3.24/5 from 89 votes. Choose Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vision for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Obsession or Vision?

Obsession lasts longest (Obsession 78/100, Vision 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsession or Vision?

Obsession projects furthest (Obsession 70/100, Vision 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsession and Vision smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Spices, Coriander and Cedar.

Is Obsession or Vision better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vision 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 Vision?

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. Vision has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Green Notes, heart notes of Blue Sage, Coriander and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar, Spices and Amber.