Obsession for Men vs Pull & Bear
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pull & Bear takes 4 of 7 categories.
Obsession for MenChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pull & BearChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obsession for Men3/7
Pull & Bear4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pull & Bear
- Community sentiment
- Pull & Bear
- Longevity
- Obsession for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Obsession for Men
- Value for money
- Pull & Bear
- Versatility
- Obsession for Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pull & Bear
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Obsession for MenCalvin KleinPull & BearAntonio PuigWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes
Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%
4.32/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 24%Had 46%Want 30%
Category winnerPull & BearRating 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
51%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerPull & BearMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityObsession for Men
SillageObsession for Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPull & BearBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
cinnamon69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
fruity88%
sweet77%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic53%
tropical42%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeSage
Heart
PineappleSpicesCinnamon
Base
Woodsy NotesAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sage. Durations are only published for Obsession for Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring31
Summer14
Fall94
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Spring100
Summer84
Fall42
Winter11
Day100
Night30
Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,163
PerfumerRobert Slattery
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,059
PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Rosendo Mateu
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerPull & BearHigher 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 →Pull & Bear is a bright, easygoing aromatic spicy scent with a citrus first impression, a fruity touch of pineapple, and a clean woody musky base. It reads fresh, lightly sweet, and distinctly masculine in an older-school way. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and shoppers who want something classic rather than des…
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 Pull & Bear?
Pull & Bear takes 4 of 7 categories. Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes; Pull & Bear is rated 4.32/5 from 37 votes. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pull & Bear for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Obsession for Men or Pull & Bear?
Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Pull & Bear 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Obsession for Men or Pull & Bear?
Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Pull & Bear 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Obsession for Men and Pull & Bear smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sage.
Is Obsession for Men or Pull & Bear better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pull & Bear is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. Obsession for Men suits evening wear; Pull & Bear suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Obsession for Men and Pull & Bear?
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. Pull & Bear has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Pineapple, Spices and Cinnamon, a base of Woodsy Notes, Amber and Musk.
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