Fragrance comparison

Obsession for Men vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,204 ratings analysed

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,467 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,934 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 4 of 7 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.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Obsession for Men3/7

V/S Homme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerV/S HommeRating 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

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerV/S HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value67

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%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

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

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Lime. 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

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,934

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher 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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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

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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 V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 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 V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsession for Men or V/S Homme?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, V/S Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsession for Men or V/S Homme?

Projection is very close: Obsession for Men 61/100, V/S Homme 59/100 for sillage.

Do Obsession for Men and V/S Homme smell similar?

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

Is Obsession for Men or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. Obsession for Men suits evening wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsession for Men and V/S Homme?

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. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.