760 community ratings

Obsession (Eau de Parfum)

Name: Obsession (Eau de Parfum)
Brand: Calvin Klein

Perfumer: Jean Guichard

1985WomenClassic

7.7/ 10

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760 ratings

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Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody scent that leans towards cold-weather evenings and is aimed mainly at women.

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How does it perform?

From 612 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.7 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Peach Vanilla Basil Bergamot Green notes Mandarin orange

Heart notesfirst few hours

Sandalwood Rose Jasmine Cedar

Exotic spices

Coriander Orange blossom

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Amber Civet Frankincense Musk Vanilla Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery
Resinous

What does Obsession (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

The top is a fruity opening of peach, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened slightly by basil and green notes. In the heart, rose, jasmine and orange blossom form a floral core, warmed by sandalwood, cedar and exotic spices. The base is led by vanilla, amber, musk and oakmoss, while frankincense and civet push it towards a resinous, smoky and animalic side, with a powdery, oriental feel overall.

Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night out; summer and the office come well behind. It reads as feminine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Opium and Caron Parfum Sacré have a close profile.