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Obsession for Men vs Tiger's Eye

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

Updated 6,082 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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 ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Tiger's Eye

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Obsession for Men4/5
Tiger's Eye1/5
Ratings & consensus
Obsession for Men
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tiger's Eye
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
Tiger's EyeBejar
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes
Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%
3.80/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%
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

20%Love
60%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityTiger's Eye

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value70
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%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
white floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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
CinnamonLavenderGrapefruitNutmegBitter OrangeMintBergamotLemon Peel
Heart
JasmineCorianderCarawayOrange BlossomGeraniumVetiverCedar
Base
Tonka BeanAmberLeatherMuskVanillaWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Lavender, Coriander and Bergamot. 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
Spring20
Summer10
Fall100
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men81
Unisex17
Women2
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,684

PerfumerRamón Béjar

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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Tiger's Eye by Bejar brings a rugged, dry citrus start that quickly yields to warm cinnamon and dry cedar. This fragrance suits men who want an understated, retro woody scent for cool autumn days. The leather base keeps the composition grounded, making it ideal for casual afternoon wear.

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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 Tiger's Eye?

Obsession for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes; Tiger's Eye is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tiger's Eye for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsession for Men or Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye lasts longest (Tiger's Eye 80/100, Obsession for Men 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsession for Men or Tiger's Eye?

Projection is very close: Obsession for Men 61/100, Tiger's Eye 60/100 for sillage.

Do Obsession for Men and Tiger's Eye smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Lavender, Coriander and Bergamot.

Is Obsession for Men or Tiger's Eye better for summer or winter?

Obsession for Men suits evening wear; Tiger's Eye suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsession for Men and Tiger's Eye?

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. Tiger's Eye has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Caraway and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Musk.

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