Obsession for Men
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Obsession for Men vs. Quest
Is Obsession for Men better than Quest?
Obsession for Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
CloveAmberVanillaBergamotMyrrhMandarin OrangePatchouli
warm spicyamberwoodyaromaticbalsamiccitrusvanilla
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 Quest?
| Obsession for Men | Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1986 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Bob Slattery | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession for Men and Quest smell?
Obsession for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Balsamic
Citrus
Vanilla
Quest
Warm Spicy
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Balsamic
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession for Men and Quest share?
Top
CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
BergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
CloveCoumarinGreen NotesOrange Blossom
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
MyrrhWhite AmberTonka BeanPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
BergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Oriental Notes
VanillaMyrrh
MyrrhTonka BeanVanilla
Spicy Notes
CinnamonCloveNutmegCoriander
Clove
Amber
Amber
White Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Orange Blossom
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Obsession for Men and Quest work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession for Men or Quest?
| Obsession for Men | Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Obsession for Men and Quest?
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
There's a barbershop quality here that divides people. Some call it vintage; others say barbasol. That comparison isn't wrong, but it undersells what's actually happening, a warm, sweet.Quest
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