Obsession for Men
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1986
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Obsession for Men vs. Stetson Original
Is Obsession for Men better than Stetson Original?
Obsession for Men wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
AmberVanillaMuskPatchouliSageVetiver
amberwoodyaromaticvanillapowdery
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The essentials
What's different between Obsession for Men and Stetson Original?
| Obsession for Men | Stetson Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Cologne |
| Launched | 1986 | 1981 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bob Slattery | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession for Men and Stetson Original smell?
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
What notes do Obsession for Men and Stetson Original share?
Top
CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
SageCitruses
Heart
CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
PatchouliVetiverCedarwood
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
AmberMuskHoneyVanillaTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaMyrrh
VanillaTonka Bean
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Herbaceous Notes
Sage
Sage
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Obsession for Men and Stetson Original work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession for Men or Stetson Original?
| Obsession for Men | Stetson Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Obsession for Men and Stetson Original?
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
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