Obsession for Men
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Obsession for Men vs. Red Amber
Is Obsession for Men better than Red Amber?
Obsession for Men wears longer on skin, while Red Amber projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberVetiver
warm spicyamberwoodyaromaticbalsamiccitrusvanillafresh spicy
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Red Amber?
| Obsession for Men | Red Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1986 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Bob Slattery | Violaine Collas |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession for Men and Red Amber smell?
Obsession for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Balsamic
Citrus
Vanilla
Red Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Vanilla
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession for Men and Red Amber share?
Top
CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
Black PepperTangerineApple
Heart
CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
Elemi ResinChiliGeranium
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Tonka BeanWoody NotesAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CinnamonCloveNutmegCoriander
Black PepperChili
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Tangerine
Oriental Notes
VanillaMyrrh
Tonka Bean
Amber
Amber
Amber
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Geranium
Fruity Notes
Red Berries
Apple
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Woody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Obsession for Men and Red Amber work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession for Men or Red Amber?
| Obsession for Men | Red Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Obsession for Men and Red Amber?
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
Sweet enough to pull people in, dry enough to keep them guessing. Red Amber doesn't perform, it just lasts. If you've ever wanted a fragrance that smells like warmth from the inside out.Red Amber
The hunt
Where to buy Obsession for Men and Red Amber
| Obsession for Men | Red Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $33.49ecosmetics |
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