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Calvin KleinObsession

Obsession (EDP)

1985

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Versions Timeline

1985

Obsession (Original Release)

Price Range
$23 – $47

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Jean Guichard

"Obsession is a dense amber-spicy fragrance introduced in 1985 as a defining scent of Calvin Klein's early fragrance legacy. Its character is built around warm vanilla, aromatic herbs, bright citrus, rich spices, woods, incense, musk, and animalic nuances. The opening combines vanilla and green-aromatic freshness with bergamot, mandarin, peach, and lemon. As it develops, coriander, sandalwood, cedar, oakmoss, orange blossom, jasmine, and rose create a textured spicy-floral heart. The drydown becomes darker and more enveloping, with amber, incense, vanilla, civet, musk, and vetiver forming a powerful oriental-amber trail. Bold, provocative, and highly persistent, Obsession has become an iconic example of the dramatic 1980s fragrance style."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Alluring
Confident
Mysterious
Sensual
Powerful
Sophisticated
Warm

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Party

Fun Facts

Obsession is widely regarded as one of the landmark amber-spicy fragrances of the 1980s.

Its dense vanilla, spice, and incense profile helped establish a bold and highly recognizable signature for Calvin Klein.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SweetGreenCitrusFreshFruitySpicyWoodyFloralEarthyOrientalResinousAnimalicSmokyPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

vanilla
basil
bergamot
mandarin orange
green notes
peach
lemon
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

spices
sandalwood
coriander
oakmoss
cedar
orange blossom
jasmine
rose
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

amber
incense
vanilla
civet
musk
vetiver

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Obsession is widely viewed as a classic, iconic, and monumental 1980s amber-floral fragrance. It is praised for its dense vanilla-spice-incense character, powerful projection, and long-lasting performance. Its bold, heavy vintage style is especially suited to winter and evening wear, although its intensity may feel dated or overwhelming to some contemporary wearers.”

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