Obsession EDP by Calvin Klein

Name: Obsession EDP
Brand: Calvin Klein
Rating: 7.6 (802 reviews)

1985for women

Perfumers: Jean Guichard, Jean Amic and Roure Bertrand

7.6/10

802 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Obsession EDP by Calvin Klein is a well-known Spicy Oriental perfume for women. Obsession EDP was released in 1985. It was composed by Jean Guichard, Jean Amic and Roure Bertrand. The top notes include Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Vanilla and Green; middle notes include Sandalwood, Orange blossom, Jasmine and Rose; base notes include Vanilla, Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Autumn and winter are the best seasons to wear it. It lasts very long, with an enormous sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 8/10: enormous
Best seasons: Winter and autumn (83% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 65% of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, oriental, woody

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

20 notes

Obsession EDP features 20 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

802 ratings

7.6

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

651 ratings

8.5

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

629 ratings

8.1

Most rate it 8 of 10.

When to wear

794 season votes

Spring12%
Summer4%
Autumn40%
Winter43%

Who wears it

Men22%
Unisex12%
Women65%

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