Fragrance comparison

Versus Uomo vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,669 ratings analysed

5 wins

Versus Uomo

Versace

4.16607 votes

Rank #1,015 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,066 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versus Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Versus Uomo
Choose it for a citrus and woody 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.

Versus Uomo5/7

Obsession for Men2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Versus UomoVersace

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 607 votes

Have 37%Had 39%Want 24%

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

Category winnerVersus UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

499 votes

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerVersus UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVersus Uomo

SillageVersus Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value76

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root

Base

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. 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

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women3

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Overall rank#29,066

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersus UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Versus Uomo opens with a sharp burst of lime and lemon, backed by lavender. It quickly shifts into a dry cedar and warm benzoin base. This vintage release fits colder autumn evenings when you want a dry, citrus wood profile that stands apart from modern sweet trends.

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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, Versus Uomo or Obsession for Men?

Versus Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Versus Uomo is rated 4.16/5 from 607 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Versus Uomo for a citrus and woody 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, Versus Uomo or Obsession for Men?

Versus Uomo lasts longest (Versus Uomo 73/100, Obsession for Men 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Versus Uomo or Obsession for Men?

Versus Uomo projects furthest (Versus Uomo 68/100, Obsession for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versus Uomo and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Versus Uomo 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 Versus Uomo and Obsession for Men?

Versus Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood 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.