Fragrance comparison

V/S Versus vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,322 ratings analysed

5 wins

V/S Versus

Versace

4.32260 votes

Rank #2,599 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #28,982 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Versus takes 5 of 7 categories.

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 Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

V/S Versus5/7

Obsession for Men2/7

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

V/S VersusVersace

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 26%Had 74%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

Category winnerV/S VersusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

260 votes

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityV/S Versus

SillageV/S Versus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value76

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy88%

cinnamon77%

woody65%

white floral53%

floral42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

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

Top

LimeOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,599

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#28,982

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerV/S VersusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, V/S Versus or Obsession for Men?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is V/S Versus or Obsession for Men 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 V/S Versus and Obsession for Men?

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. 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.