Fragrance comparison

Obsession for Men vs 1872 Vetiver

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,116 ratings analysed

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,467 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #29,600 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories.

Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Obsession for Men2/8

1872 Vetiver6/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Obsession for Men
Versatility: 1872 Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking: Obsession for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

Category winner1872 VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

63%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value22

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar

Category winner1872 VetiverLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,600

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsession for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein delivers an unmistakable burst of warmth built around rich cinnamon, golden amber, and smooth sandalwood. The scent opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, lime, and lavender spiced with coriander, offering a fleeting citrus sparkle before shifting into deeper territor…

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1872 Vetiver by Clive Christian delivers an energizing burst of citrus and crisp herbs before settling into dry, rooty earth. The opening crackles with tart grapefruit, lime, and spicy galbanum, creating an immediate sensation of fresh greenery. As the citrus peel softens, lavender, sage, and subtle white florals like…

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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 for Men or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories. Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsession for Men or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Obsession for Men 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsession for Men or 1872 Vetiver?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Obsession for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsession for Men and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Lime and Bergamot.

Is Obsession for Men or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. Obsession for Men suits evening wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsession for Men and 1872 Vetiver?

Obsession for Men has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Nutmeg, Carnation and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. 1872 Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Galbanum, heart notes of Sage, Neroli, Marigold and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Musk and Patchouli.