Obsession by Calvin Klein for Women

Obsession by Calvin Klein for Women

Eau de Parfum

Obsession

Scent Family

Main Accords

amber
warm spicy
woody
powdery
aromatic

Obsession Notes

Top Notes

Basil
Basil
Bergamot
Bergamot
Green Notes
Green Notes
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Vanilla
Vanilla

Heart Notes

Cedar
Cedar
Coriander
Coriander
Jasmine
Jasmine
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Spices
Spices

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Civet
Civet
Incense
Incense
Musk
Musk
Vanilla
Vanilla
Vetiver
Vetiver

Scent Family

Obsession

Scent Family

Main Accords

amber
warm spicy
woody
powdery
aromatic

Obsession Notes

Top Notes

Basil
Basil
Bergamot
Bergamot
Green Notes
Green Notes
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Vanilla
Vanilla

Heart Notes

Cedar
Cedar
Coriander
Coriander
Jasmine
Jasmine
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Spices
Spices

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Civet
Civet
Incense
Incense
Musk
Musk
Vanilla
Vanilla
Vetiver
Vetiver

Scent Family

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Basil
Basil
Bergamot
Bergamot
Green Notes
Green Notes
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Vanilla
Vanilla

Heart Notes

Cedar
Cedar
Coriander
Coriander
Jasmine
Jasmine
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Spices
Spices

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Civet
Civet
Incense
Incense
Musk
Musk
Vanilla
Vanilla
Vetiver
Vetiver

Obsession Overview

Obsession (Eau de Parfum) by Calvin Klein is a Women fragrance in the Amber, Oriental, Spicy categories, released in 1985, with top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach, Basil, and Green Notes; a heart of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose, Coriander, Spices, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss; and a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk, Civet, Incense, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Expect 8–10 hours of longevity with strong sillage and strong projection, best suited to users 25+.

Scent Profile

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Season

Day, Night

Wear Time

Strong

Sillage

Long Lasting

Longevity

Strong

Projection

Gender

$

Price

Eau de Parfum

Concentration

Wearability & Verdict

Pros

• Iconic 80s amber-spicy signature with seductive warmth
• Excellent cold-weather performance with long longevity
• Distinctive incense-amber drydown that garners compliments
• Well-priced classic available widely
• Powerful sillage and projection requiring few sprays

Cons

• Reformulations may feel less rich than vintage
• Can be overpowering in heat or close quarters
• Not ideal for minimalist or fresh-scent lovers
• Mature vibe may not suit younger teens
• Potentially challenging civet/incense nuance for some

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

Pros

• Iconic 80s amber-spicy signature with seductive warmth
• Excellent cold-weather performance with long longevity
• Distinctive incense-amber drydown that garners compliments
• Well-priced classic available widely
• Powerful sillage and projection requiring few sprays

Cons

• Reformulations may feel less rich than vintage
• Can be overpowering in heat or close quarters
• Not ideal for minimalist or fresh-scent lovers
• Mature vibe may not suit younger teens
• Potentially challenging civet/incense nuance for some

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

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