Venice
Yves RocherEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Venice vs. Obsession for Men
Is Venice better than Obsession for Men?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
SandalwoodBergamotJasmineVanillaPatchouliMuskAmber
woodypowderyambervanillawarm spicybalsamic
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 Venice and Obsession for Men?
| Venice | Obsession for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1986 | 1986 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | Max Gavarry | Bob Slattery |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Venice and Obsession for Men smell?
Venice
Woody
Powdery
Amber
Vanilla
Mossy
Rose
Musky
Warm Spicy
Obsession for Men
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Balsamic
Citrus
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Venice and Obsession for Men share?
Top
BergamotRosewoodPeachGreen NotesLemon
CinnamonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCoriander
Heart
RoseJasmineOrris RootPatchouliCarnationYlang-Ylang
CloveJasmineMyrrhNutmegSageRed Berries
Base
SandalwoodVanillaOakmossMuskAmberOpoponaxBenzoinCivet
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Floral Notes
RoseJasmineCarnationYlang-Ylang
Jasmine
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
VanillaMyrrh
Woody Notes
SandalwoodRosewood
Sandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Peach
Red Berries
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Venice and Obsession for Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Venice or Obsession for Men?
| Venice | Obsession for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Venice and Obsession for Men?
If you love powdery florals with warm vanilla and amber at the base, this is a quiet treasure. Vintage in the best sense, the kind of fragrance that feels like it belongs to someone who doesn't need.Venice
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
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