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    Side by side

    Stetson Original vs. Obsession for Men

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Obsession for Men wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Stetson Original vs. Obsession for Men
    Stetson OriginalObsession for Men
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Toilette
    Launched19811986
    GenderUnisexMale
    Perfumer—Bob Slattery
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Stetson Original

    Woody
    Amber
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Honey
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Vanilla

    Obsession for Men

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Cinnamon
    Aromatic
    Balsamic
    Citrus
    Vanilla

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Stetson Original vs. Obsession for Men
    Stetson OriginalObsession for Men
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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