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Which Should You Buy?
Obsessed for Men is divisive - some love its modern sweetness and versatility, others find it generic and lacking punch. It's a crowd-pleasing scent for those who enjoy contemporary synthetic vanilla and amber, but don't expect a groundbreaking experience or an homage to the original Obsession.
This one's a proper head-turner, divisive as hell but with a loyal following. It's either 'love it' or 'what the bloody hell is that?', so wear it if you're bold enough to stand out from the crowd.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and versatile, pleasant scent profile make it suitable for office and casual daytime wear, especially given its general crowd-pleasing nature. The sweet and warm amber-vanilla dry down, with decent longevity, lends itself well to date nights, though its less formal character makes it less ideal for formal occasions.
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Occasions
Given its strong projection and rich, gourmand character, this is best reserved for evenings and special occasions. It makes a statement, so save it for when you want to be noticed, rather than an everyday wear at the office.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean amber, citrus, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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