Fragrance comparison

Palermo vs Obsessed for Women

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,122 ratings analysed

Palermo

Byredo

3.47633 votes

Rank #13,517 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Obsessed for Women

Calvin Klein

3.711,489 votes

Rank #33,333 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsessed for Women takes 5 of 7 categories.

Palermo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Obsessed for Women
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Palermo2/7

Obsessed for Women5/7

Ratings & consensus: Obsessed for Women
Community sentiment: Palermo
Longevity: Obsessed for Women
Sillage & projection: Obsessed for Women
Value for money: Obsessed for Women
Versatility: Obsessed for Women
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Palermo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalermoByredo

Obsessed for WomenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 1,489 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

Category winnerObsessed for WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

542 votes

22%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

1,489 votes

Category winnerPalermoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityObsessed for Women

SillageObsessed for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value61

Category winnerObsessed for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

musky58%

fresh44%

green30%

aromatic100%

musky92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

MuskRose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitruseselemiNeroliBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderSageViolet LeafOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Iso E Super

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Musk and Rose. Durations are only published for Obsessed for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall64

Winter33

Day100

Night28

Category winnerObsessed for WomenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,517

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#33,333

PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Honorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPalermoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palermo is a sharp, citrus-forward fragrance designed for sun-drenched days. It features a bright mix of bergamot and petitgrain that captures the essence of a Mediterranean lemon grove. Perfect for casual summer outings, this scent offers a clean and uplifting experience that feels crisp on the skin, providing a refr…

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Obsessed for Women by Calvin Klein flips traditional feminine perfumery by placing cool, aromatic lavender at the center of a fresh musk structure. The opening delivers a crisp flash of bergamot, neroli, and sparkling citruses, tempered by resinous elemi. Soon, herbal purple sage and green violet leaf surround the lav…

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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, Palermo or Obsessed for Women?

Obsessed for Women takes 5 of 7 categories. Palermo is rated 3.47/5 from 633 votes; Obsessed for Women is rated 3.71/5 from 1,489 votes. Choose Palermo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Obsessed for Women for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Palermo or Obsessed for Women?

Obsessed for Women lasts longest (Obsessed for Women 61/100, Palermo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palermo or Obsessed for Women?

Obsessed for Women projects furthest (Obsessed for Women 57/100, Palermo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palermo and Obsessed for Women smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Musk and Rose.

Is Palermo or Obsessed for Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsessed for Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsessed for Women is the stronger pick. Obsessed for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palermo and Obsessed for Women?

Palermo has top notes of Citruses, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Musk and Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Obsessed for Women has top notes of Citruses, elemi, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Violet Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Iso E Super.