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Obsessed for Men Eau de Toilette bottle Obsessed for Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
Hooked For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Hooked For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Obsessed for Men EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Hooked For Men EDP
A budget clone of Calvin Klein's Obsessed For Men. The bright, spicy ambroxan-leather signature with its lavender-citrus opening lands recognisably, though Perfume Parlour renders the projection and longevity below the original's bold reach.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Obsessed for Men EDT
Hooked For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sichuan Pepper 22% vs 18%
Grapefruit 22% vs 17%
Cardamom 21% vs 18%
Lavender 17% vs 24%
Lemon 15% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Leather 25% vs 21%
Cedar 23% vs 17%
Labdanum 18% vs 19%
Pineapple 17% vs 21%
Geranium 14% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 27% vs 23%
Vanilla 25% vs 18%
Cinnamon 16% vs 18%
Patchouli 15% vs 16%
Amberwood 14% vs 23%

Accords

Obsessed for Men Hooked For Men
100%
Amber
75%
83%
Citrus
81%
Woody
60%
80%
Warm Spicy
65%
69%
Aromatic
55%
66%
Vanilla
61%
Musky
60%
Leather
45%
52%
Sweet
Fresh
45%
Amber shared
100%
75%
83%
Woody shared
81%
60%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
65%
Aromatic shared
69%
55%
66%
61%
Leather shared
60%
45%
52%
45%

Performance

Obsessed for Men Hooked For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Obsessed for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

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.

Hooked For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm spicy-amber base makes it a strong autumn and winter pick, with enough freshness up top to carry into spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Versatile and confident, it works for casual wear, an evening out or a date, and dresses up for formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Obsessed for Men EDT
Hooked For Men EDP
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