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Calvin Klein Obsession for Men vs Versace Versus Uomo
Versus Uomo 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
LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
Accords
Citrus
100%
Woody
85%
Aromatic
82%
Amber
60%
Powdery
59%
Fresh spicy
58%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Versus Uomo by Versace is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Versus Uomo was launched in 1991. Top notes are Lavender, Lime, Lemon, Bergamot, Peach, Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes; middle notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Balsam Fir, Carnation, Jasmine, Coriander and Orris Root; base notes are Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Versus Uomo, the legendary male perfume classified as fresh – woody - oriental, was introduced in 1991, a year before its female pair, the red Versus Donna perfume. Very masculine and attractive, it greets you with a fresh and sweet pleasure of mandarin, lime, bergamot, green notes, shiny lemon, lavender, orange and oil essence of petit grain (citrus). The heart ticks with peppery bitter – floral notes of carnation, coriander, sweet and clear jasmine, mildly earth notes of orrisroot, palisander and rose wood. The base is warmly – soft but intensive, thanks to amber, benzoin, cedar, musk, sandalwood, Tonka and vanilla. The bottle form is the same as Versus Donna’s, only in dark blue glass with a blue stopper.
Notes in Common
40% sharedShared (12)
LavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotCarnationBrazilian RosewoodJasmineAmberVanillaSandalwoodMusk
Only in Obsession for Men
CinnamonGrapefruitMyrhhNutmegPine TreeSageRed BerriesPatchouliVetiver
Only in Versus Uomo
LemonPeachPetitgrainGreen NotesBalsam FirOrris RootCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
Rating
3.85vs4.27
Ratings
6,675vs509
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1986vs1991
Which should I buy?
Versus Uomo is the community's favourite of the two.
- Versus Uomo is rated higher by the community: 4.27 from 509 ratings, against 3.85 from 6,675.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Obsession for Men versus "strong" for Versus Uomo.
- Obsession for Men is voted best for winter and fall; Versus Uomo for fall and spring.
- Both houses are mid-range (typically $40–100), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Versus Uomo if you want the higher-rated option; pick Obsession for Men if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.