Fragrance comparison

Obsession for Men vs Jaguar Fresh Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,099 ratings analysed

6 wins

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,467 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Jaguar Fresh Man

Jaguar

3.7637 votes

Rank #20,176 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jaguar Fresh Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Obsession for Men6/7

Jaguar Fresh Man1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Jaguar Fresh ManJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 34%Had 27%Want 39%

Category winnerObsession for MenRating 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

27%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerObsession for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value63

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%

woody92%

green84%

aquatic77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Top

Aloe VeraWater NotesGreen NotesGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

SageSea NotesCorianderNutmegBrazilian Rosewood

Base

Woody NotesPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring81

Summer100

Fall19

Winter6

Day100

Night21

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerJaguar Fresh ManHigher 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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Jaguar Fresh Man presents a crisp, aromatic profile centered on aloe vera, water notes, and grapefruit. It offers a clean, straightforward green scent ideal for casual daily wear. This 2006 launch performs best during spring and summer, serving as an uncomplicated, non-offensive option for the gym or the workplace whe…

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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 Jaguar Fresh Man?

Obsession for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes; Jaguar Fresh Man is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jaguar Fresh Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsession for Men or Jaguar Fresh Man?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Jaguar Fresh Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsession for Men or Jaguar Fresh Man?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Jaguar Fresh Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsession for Men and Jaguar Fresh Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Nutmeg.

Is Obsession for Men or Jaguar Fresh Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Obsession for Men and Jaguar Fresh Man?

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. Jaguar Fresh Man has top notes of Aloe Vera, Water Notes, Green Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Sea Notes, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.