Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette vs Faris Eau de Parfum

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Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette bottle Obsession for Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
1986 Year 2022
£ Price Tier ££
Faris Eau de Parfum bottle Faris EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Obsession for Men EDT
A spicy amber powerhouse that bottles eighties masculinity with unapologetic warmth, richness, and sillage. Not for the faint of heart or the modern minimalist, but an iconic, nostalgic statement for cold nights.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Faris EDP
Kajal Faris is a crowd-pleasing, high-quality 'blue' fragrance that cleverly refines a familiar DNA. It's a fantastic everyday scent, though its lack of originality might not justify the niche price tag for everyone.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Obsession for Men EDT
Faris EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 18% vs 22%
Sandalwood 17% vs 21%
Patchouli 15% vs 17%
Vetiver 14% vs 21%
Only in Obsession for Men
Vanilla 18% Musk 16%
Only in Faris
Tonka Bean 18%

Accords

Obsession for Men Faris
100%
Warm Spicy
50%
60%
Aromatic
100%
85%
Woody
72%
45%
Fresh Spicy
82%
80%
Amber
49%
35%
Citrus
78%
Lavender
62%
50%
Powdery
40%
Balsamic
Warm Spicy shared
100%
50%
Aromatic shared
60%
100%
Woody shared
85%
72%
Fresh Spicy shared
45%
82%
Amber shared
80%
49%
Citrus shared
35%
78%
62%
50%
40%

Performance

Obsession for Men Faris
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Obsession for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dense warm spicy, amber, and woody structure makes it best for chilly fall and winter weather, while its aromatic and citrus highlights allow for limited wear in temperate spring. It is far too heavy and sweet for summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its bold sillage and vintage richness fit best for evening, dates, or cozy settings. It's too attention-grabbing and heavy for most office or sporty situations, but can work for formal events in cold weather.

Faris

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its fresh, mass-appealing profile and good performance make it suitable for almost any occasion, from casual wear to date nights. While versatile, its strong projection means a lighter hand is needed for office or formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, amber

Key Differences

Adds apple and clove, drops carnation and cinnamon

Where to buy

Obsession for Men EDT
Faris EDP
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