Fragrance comparison

Obsession for Men vs V/S Versus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,322 ratings analysed

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #28,982 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

V/S Versus

Versace

4.32260 votes

Rank #2,599 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Versus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
V/S Versus
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Obsession for Men2/7

V/S Versus5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

V/S VersusVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

4.32/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 26%Had 74%Want 0%

Category winnerV/S VersusRating 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

56%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

260 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityV/S Versus

SillageV/S Versus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value65

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

warm spicy88%

cinnamon77%

woody65%

white floral53%

floral42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and cinnamon

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

LimeOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Carnation. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,982

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,599

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerV/S VersusHigher 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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V/S Versus by Versace is a bright, nostalgic lime and mandarin fragrance wrapped in warm cinnamon and cedar. Jean-Pierre Bethouart composed this scent to balance zesty Italian citrus with a surprising spicy undertone. It wears beautifully on warm spring afternoons, offering a crisp yet cozy skin scent for casual dayti…

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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 Versus?

V/S Versus takes 5 of 7 categories. Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes; V/S Versus is rated 4.32/5 from 260 votes. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose V/S Versus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

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

V/S Versus lasts longest (V/S Versus 78/100, Obsession for Men 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

V/S Versus projects furthest (V/S Versus 71/100, Obsession for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Carnation.

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

For summer, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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 Versus has top notes of Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar and Musk.