Obsession for Men
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1986
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Obsession for Men vs. Lagerfeld Classic
Is Obsession for Men better than Lagerfeld Classic?
Obsession for Men rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AmberVanillaBergamotJasmineMuskSandalwoodPatchouli
amberwoodyaromaticvanillapowdery
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 Lagerfeld Classic?
| Obsession for Men | Lagerfeld Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1986 | 1978 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Bob Slattery | Ron Winnegrad |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession for Men and Lagerfeld Classic smell?
Obsession for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Balsamic
Citrus
Vanilla
Lagerfeld Classic
Woody
Powdery
Aromatic
Vanilla
Sweet
Amber
Tobacco
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession for Men and Lagerfeld Classic share?
Top
CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
AldehydesBergamotTarragonClary SageLemonGreen Notes
Heart
CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
TobaccoSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouliRoseCedarwoodJasmine
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
AmberMuskVanillaOakmossTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
BergamotLemon
Oriental Notes
VanillaMyrrh
VanillaTonka Bean
Floral Notes
Jasmine
RoseJasmine
Herbaceous Notes
Sage
TarragonClary Sage
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Obsession for Men and Lagerfeld Classic work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession for Men or Lagerfeld Classic?
| Obsession for Men | Lagerfeld Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Obsession for Men and Lagerfeld Classic?
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
This is an honest 70s chypre that has aged gracefully. The basil note is the surprise here, giving it a savory, almost culinary edge that keeps it from feeling dated.Lagerfeld Classic
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