Sutra Ylang
Bois 1920Eau de Parfum2005
Side by side
Sutra Ylang vs. Obsession for Men
Is Sutra Ylang better than Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
AmberSandalwoodJasmineBergamot
warm spicywoodyamberaromaticcitrusfresh spicypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Sutra Ylang and Obsession for Men?
| Sutra Ylang | Obsession for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2005 | 1986 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Enzo Galardi | Bob Slattery |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Sutra Ylang and Obsession for Men smell?
Sutra Ylang
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Citrus
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Obsession for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Balsamic
Citrus
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sutra Ylang and Obsession for Men share?
Top
Bay LeafCardamomLemonBergamot
CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
Heart
Lily of the ValleyCarnationRoseJasmineViolet
CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
Base
AmberBenzoinSandalwoodCedarOakmoss
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lily of the ValleyCarnationRoseJasmineViolet
Jasmine
Citric Notes
LemonBergamot
BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
CinnamonCloveNutmegCoriander
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
VanillaMyrrh
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
Sandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Herbaceous Notes
Bay Leaf
Sage
Where they fit
When and where do Sutra Ylang and Obsession for Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sutra Ylang or Obsession for Men?
| Sutra Ylang | Obsession for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sutra Ylang and Obsession for Men?
Ylang-ylang is the kind of note that splits a room, tropical, almost dizzying, the scent of frangipani in humid air. Sutra Ylang doesn't hedge. It opens with spice.Sutra Ylang
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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