Obsession for Men vs His Obsession
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
His Obsession takes 3 of 5 categories.
Obsession for MenChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
His ObsessionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Obsession for Men1/5
His Obsession3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Obsession
- Sillage & projection
- His Obsession
- Value for money
- His Obsession
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Obsession for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Obsession for MenCalvin KleinHis ObsessionThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes
Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
43%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
6,062 votes
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHis Obsession
SillageHis Obsession
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis ObsessionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
cinnamon69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver
Notes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring31
Summer14
Fall94
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,467
PerfumerRobert Slattery
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,759
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerObsession for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotObsession 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…
Reviews →His Obsession by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental woody fragrance for men that revisits vintage spiced perfumery. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and mandarin orange layered over aromatic lavender and herbal coriander. This lively citrus start quickly gives way to a spicy core driven by cinnamon, nutme…
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 for Men or His Obsession?
His Obsession takes 3 of 5 categories. Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes; His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Obsession for Men or His Obsession?
They last about the same: His Obsession 70/100, Obsession for Men 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Obsession for Men or His Obsession?
His Obsession projects furthest (His Obsession 67/100, Obsession for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Obsession for Men and His Obsession smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Lavender, Coriander and Mandarin Orange.
Is Obsession for Men or His Obsession better for summer or winter?
Obsession for Men suits evening wear; His Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Obsession for Men and His Obsession?
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. His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit.
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