Fragrance comparison

Obsession for Men vs Pluie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,064 ratings analysed

2 wins

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,066 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Pluie

Andre d'Archer

4.502 votes

Rank #57,880 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession for Men takes 2 of 3 categories.

Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pluie
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Obsession for Men2/3

Pluie1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

PluieAndre d'Archer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillagePluie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeNutmegMagnoliaPatchouliCedarCinnamonCorianderAngelicaBay Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Coriander, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,066

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,880

PerfumerAndre d'Archer

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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Pluie by Andre d'Archer offers a crisp, aromatic burst of green mandarin orange and cool coriander. It settles into a dry woodiness, making it an excellent daily companion for hot, humid summer afternoons when you want to feel refreshed.

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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 Pluie?

Obsession for Men takes 2 of 3 categories. Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes; Pluie is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pluie for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsession for Men or Pluie?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Pluie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsession for Men or Pluie?

Pluie projects furthest (Pluie 92/100, Obsession for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsession for Men and Pluie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.

Is Obsession for Men or Pluie better for summer or winter?

Obsession for Men suits evening wear; Pluie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsession for Men and Pluie?

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. Pluie features Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Magnolia, Patchouli and Cedar.