Fragrance comparison

Obsession for Men vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,075 ratings analysed

4 wins

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,467 Warm SpicyWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #44,865 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession for Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Obsession for Men4/5

Ramsés II1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ramsés II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obsession for Men
Sillage & projection: Obsession for Men
Value for money: Obsession for Men
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

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerRamsés IIRating 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

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value52

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Coriander, Bergamot 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

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,865

PerfumerNot listed

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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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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 Ramsés II?

Obsession for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsession for Men or Ramsés II?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsession for Men or Ramsés II?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsession for Men and Ramsés II smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Coriander, Bergamot and Nutmeg.

Is Obsession for Men or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Obsession for Men suits evening wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsession for Men and Ramsés II?

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. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.