Obsession for Men
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Obsession for Men vs. Passion for Men
Is Obsession for Men better than Passion for Men?
Obsession for Men peaks in fall, while Passion for Men belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
CinnamonAmberVanillaBergamotJasmineMuskNutmegSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
warm spicyamberwoodycinnamonaromaticcitrusvanillafresh spicy
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 Obsession for Men and Passion for Men?
| Obsession for Men | Passion for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Cologne |
| Launched | 1986 | 1989 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Bob Slattery | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession for Men and Passion for Men smell?
Obsession for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Balsamic
Citrus
Vanilla
Passion for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Aromatic
Floral
Cinnamon
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession for Men and Passion for Men share?
Top
CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
LavenderBergamotNeroliOrangeFruity NotesGalbanumLemon
Heart
CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
CinnamonCarnationNutmegJasmineGeraniumSandalwoodPatchouliBalsam FirCedar
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberMuskVetiverOakmossStyrax
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
BergamotNeroliOrangeLemon
Spicy Notes
CinnamonCloveNutmegCoriander
CinnamonNutmeg
Floral Notes
Jasmine
LavenderCarnationJasmineGeranium
Oriental Notes
VanillaMyrrh
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodCedar
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Red Berries
Fruity Notes
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Obsession for Men and Passion for Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession for Men or Passion for Men?
| Obsession for Men | Passion for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Obsession for Men and Passion for Men?
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
Built for the man who walked into the room like he owned it. Bold in that specifically 1989 way, spicy, warm, unapologetic. The cinnamon and vanilla don't negotiate. They arrive. And they stay.Passion for Men
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