Intrigue
AvonCologne2001
Side by side
Intrigue vs. Obsession for Men
Is Intrigue better than Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Shared notes
BergamotVanillaVetiverNutmeg
Woody
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The essentials
What's different between Intrigue and Obsession for Men?
| Intrigue | Obsession for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2001 | 1986 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Bob Slattery |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Intrigue and Obsession for Men smell?
Intrigue
Spicy
Fresh
Warm
Woody
Obsession for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Balsamic
Citrus
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Intrigue and Obsession for Men share?
Top
BergamotNutmeg
CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
Heart
CardamomGinger
CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
Base
VanillaVetiver
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Intrigue or Obsession for Men?
| Intrigue | Obsession for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Intrigue and Obsession for Men?
A 2001 Avon that people still remember? There's a reason. Spice that opens the conversation, vetiver that ends it. Intrigue is the kind of fragrance that earns its reputation on the second date.Intrigue
Obsession for Men is unapologetically dense. The clove and myrrh heart demands attention, and the vanilla drydown is the reason collectors still reach for this bottle decades later.Obsession for Men
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