More about Calvin Klein Obsession
Obsession by Calvin Klein is a 1985 eau de parfum for women, created by Jean Guichard. Vanilla, basil, bergamot and mandarin orange open it, spices, sandalwood, coriander and oakmoss form the heart, and amber, incense, vanilla and civet leave the base. Amber and warm spicy with a woody, powdery edge, Calvin Klein Obsession is at its best in fall and winter, especially at night.
Featured Notes
Obsession opens with Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, a heart of Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander, Oakmoss, a base of Amber, Incense, Civet, Musk.
- Top Notes
- Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
- Heart Notes
- Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander, Oakmoss
- Base Notes
- Amber, Incense, Civet, Musk
Longevity & Projection
Obsession is best suited to winter and fall and the night.
What does Obsession smell like?
Obsession opens with Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Peach, Lemon, develops into a heart of Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander, Oakmoss, Cedar, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose, and settles into a base of Amber, Incense, Civet, Musk, Vetiver. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Obsession last?
Obsession offers balanced performance suitable for all-day wear. Longevity and projection vary with skin chemistry, season and application — see the community reviews above, or try a decant first to gauge how it performs on your own skin.
What's similar to Obsession?
Fragrances with a similar character include Outlands, Ani, Alexandria II. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Obsession — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Obsession by Calvin Klein is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange.



