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Calvin Klein Obsession for Men vs Hugo Boss Boss Soul
Boss Soul is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Woody
87%
Amber
80%
Aromatic
80%
Cinnamon
75%
Powdery
63%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Obsession for Men was launched in 1986. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Slattery. Top notes are Cinnamon, Lavender, Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit; middle notes are Myrhh, Nutmeg, Carnation, Brazilian Rosewood, Pine Tree, Sage, Jasmine and Red Berries; base notes are Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver. A fresh citrus explosion at the top notes (tangerine, grapefruit, lime and bergamot) is harmonized with a floral sharpness of lavender, nut, spiced notes of coriander and warm cinnamon. Carnation (along with jasmine, rose tree and pine) is restrained with warm patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, benzoin, vanilla and amber. Subtle aroma of red berries enforces the structure, adding sensuousness and characteristic to the perfume. The creator of this fragrance is Bob Slattery, and the bottle designer is Pierre Dinand. Obsession for Men was launched in 1986, a year after the female version. This fragrance pair belongs to one of the most popular ones in the 80s. In 2005, their nighttime heir was presented: Obsession Night. Obsession for Men is the 1987 FiFi award winner. See the article about Calvin Klein on fragrantica.
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Notes
Top
CardamomPepperAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonLavenderNutmegCoriander
Base
VanillaTonka BeanAmberVetiverMusk
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Fresh spicy
91%
Aromatic
90%
Vanilla
65%
Citrus
58%
Cinnamon
58%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Boss Soul by Hugo Boss is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Boss Soul was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Ursula Wandel. Top notes are Cardamom, Pepper, Anise, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Cinnamon, Lavender, Nutmeg and Coriander; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.
Notes in Common
40% sharedShared (10)
CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeBergamotNutmegAmberVanillaMuskVetiver
Only in Obsession for Men
LimeGrapefruitMyrhhCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed BerriesSandalwoodPatchouli
Only in Boss Soul
CardamomPepperAniseTonka Bean
Rating
3.85vs4.01
Ratings
6,675vs946
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1986vs2005
Which should I buy?
Boss Soul is the community's favourite of the two.
- Boss Soul is rated higher by the community: 4.01 from 946 ratings, against 3.85 from 6,675.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Obsession for Men and "moderate" for Boss Soul.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Both houses are mid-range (typically $40–100), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Boss Soul if you want the higher-rated option; pick Obsession for Men if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.