Obsession for Men
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Obsession for Men vs. Santa Fe For Men
Is Obsession for Men better than Santa Fe For Men?
Obsession for Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Santa Fe For Men projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
CinnamonSandalwoodPatchouli
warm spicywoodycinnamonpowdery
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 Santa Fe For Men?
| Obsession for Men | Santa Fe For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Cologne |
| Launched | 1986 | 1988 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Bob Slattery | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession for Men and Santa Fe For Men smell?
Obsession for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Balsamic
Citrus
Vanilla
Santa Fe For Men
Woody
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Patchouli
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession for Men and Santa Fe For Men share?
Top
CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
CinnamonSpicy Notes
Heart
CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
Woody Notes
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
SandalwoodPatchouliPowdery Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession for Men or Santa Fe For Men?
| Obsession for Men | Santa Fe For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Obsession for Men and Santa Fe 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 before the obsession with projection became a thing. You apply, you go. The scent does its job. Not everyone wants that kind of reliability, but the people who do reach for this one again and.Santa Fe For Men
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