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    Side by side

    Obsession for Men vs. Stetson Original

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Obsession for Men wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Obsession for Men vs. Stetson Original
    Obsession for MenStetson Original
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteCologne
    Launched19861981
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerBob Slattery
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Obsession for Men

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Cinnamon
    Aromatic
    Balsamic
    Citrus
    Vanilla

    Stetson Original

    Woody
    Amber
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Honey
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Vanilla

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
    SageCitruses
    Heart
    CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
    PatchouliVetiverCedarwood
    Base
    AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
    AmberMuskHoneyVanillaTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Obsession for Men vs. Stetson Original
    Obsession for MenStetson Original
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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 what confidence smells like when it doesn't have to try. Sweet and powdery with an amber backbone, it's been earning respect since 1981. Not for those who play it safe.Stetson Original