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Calvin Klein · 1985

Obsession

FeminineBy Jean GuichardRated 3.7/5 · 10,720 reviews

vanilla · basil · bergamot

Obsession bottle by Calvin Klein

At a glance

House
Calvin Klein
Family
Oriental
Main accords
Amber, Warm spicy, Woody, Powdery, Aromatic, Musky, Animalic
Top notes
Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Peach, Lemon
Heart notes
Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander, Oakmoss, Cedar, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose
Base notes
Amber, Incense, Vanilla, Civet, Musk, Vetiver
Launched
1985
Perfumer
Jean Guichard
Gender
Feminine
Rating
3.7/5 · 10,720 reviews

The olfactory pyramid

From the first spark to the trail that stays.

Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.

  1. Top the opening

    Top: Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Peach, Lemon.

  2. Heart the trail

    Heart: Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander, Oakmoss, Cedar, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose.

  3. Base what lingers

    Base: Amber, Incense, Vanilla, Civet, Musk, Vetiver.

Its character

Amber, warm spicy, woody.

  • Amber — dominant
  • Warm spicy — dominant
  • Woody — dominant
  • Powdery — strong
  • Aromatic — strong
  • Musky — strong
  • Animalic — strong
3.7

Community rating

out of 5 · 10,720 reviews

Composed by Jean Guichard.

Questions

What people ask.

What does Obsession smell like?

Main accords: amber, warm spicy, and woody. Top notes of vanilla, basil, bergamot, and mandarin orange. A heart of spices, sandalwood, coriander, and oakmoss. A base of amber, incense, vanilla, and civet.

Who created Obsession?

It was composed by Jean Guichard for Calvin Klein in 1985.

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