Fragrance comparison

Obsession Night for Men vs First Gentleman

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,181 ratings analysed

Obsession Night for Men

Calvin Klein

3.751,180 votes

Rank #34,879 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #66,357 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Obsession Night for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Obsession Night for Men2/5

First Gentleman2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Gentleman
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: First Gentleman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Obsession Night for Men
Fragranxe ranking: Obsession Night for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsession Night for MenCalvin Klein

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 1,180 votes

Have 53%Had 31%Want 16%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,180 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFirst Gentleman

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearCardamomArtemisiaGrapefruit

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegMusk

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaPatchouliVetiver

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerObsession Night for MenLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer32

Fall100

Winter90

Day36

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsession Night for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsession Night for Men by Calvin Klein takes a much cooler, fruitier path than the heavy original from the 1980s. It opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy sliced pear and zesty grapefruit, sharpened by aromatic artemisia and cool cardamom spice. As the bright fruit settles, a warm core of nutmeg and clean musk em…

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First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …

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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 Night for Men or First Gentleman?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Obsession Night for Men is rated 3.75/5 from 1,180 votes; First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Obsession Night for Men for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsession Night for Men or First Gentleman?

First Gentleman lasts longest (First Gentleman 60/100, Obsession Night for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsession Night for Men or First Gentleman?

Projection is very close: Obsession Night for Men 50/100, First Gentleman 50/100 for sillage.

Do Obsession Night for Men and First Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Artemisia, Grapefruit and Vanilla.

Is Obsession Night for Men or First Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Obsession Night for Men suits evening wear; First Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsession Night for Men and First Gentleman?

Obsession Night for Men has top notes of Pear, Cardamom, Artemisia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg and Musk, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver. First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.