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Calvin Klein

Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette)

Perfumer: Bob Slattery

1986MenClassic
7.4/ 10
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Calvin Klein Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and woody scent with a classic masculine character, best suited to cooler-weather evenings.

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Skunky's take: The sweet side leads; sugar fans, this way.

How does it perform?

From 699 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
8.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery
  7. Resinous

What does Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it masculine, and some call it classic.

The top opens with lime, bergamot and lavender, while cinnamon and coriander add spice. Clove, nutmeg and sage lead the heart, and vanilla, amber and patchouli settle into a sweet, resinous warmth at the base. It dries down powdery and oriental.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Lime
    • Bergamot
    • Lavender
  2. First hours

    • Red berries
    • Sage
    • Pine
  3. Towards evening

    • Vetiver
    • Sandalwood
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 42%
    Winter
  • 39%
    Autumn
  • 14%
    Spring
  • 5%
    Summer
  • Evening
    30%
  • Nighttime
    29%
  • Casual
    17%
  • Daytime
    13%
  • Office
    11%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026