Obsession for Men
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Obsession for Men vs. Fantasque
Is Obsession for Men better than Fantasque?
Obsession for Men peaks in fall, while Fantasque belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Occasion overlap
VanillaMyrrh
warm spicyamberbalsamic
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 Fantasque?
| Obsession for Men | Fantasque | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1986 | 2024 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bob Slattery | Pierre-Constantin Guéros |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession for Men and Fantasque smell?
Obsession for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Balsamic
Citrus
Vanilla
Fantasque
Amber
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession for Men and Fantasque share?
Top
CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
CardamomFrankincense
Heart
CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
RoseMyrrh
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Peru BalsamVanillaOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CinnamonCloveNutmegCoriander
Cardamom
Oriental Notes
VanillaMyrrh
VanillaMyrrh
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Rose
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Obsession for Men and Fantasque work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession for Men or Fantasque?
| Obsession for Men | Fantasque | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Obsession for Men and Fantasque?
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
Incense smoke first, then something warmer arrives and stays. This is the kind of fragrance you don't wear to be noticed, you wear it to remember.Fantasque
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