Obsession Calvin Klein by Calvin Klein

Obsession Calvin Klein

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 1985
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

Obsession by Calvin Klein is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Obsession was launched in 1985. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Guichard. Top notes are Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Peach and Lemon; middle notes are Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander, Oakmoss, Cedar, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Amber, Incense, Vanilla, Civet, Musk and Vetiver.

Composition Profile

amber 100%
warm spicy 85%
woody 70%
powdery 60%
aromatic 50%
musky 40%
animalic 35%
vanilla 30%
smoky 25%
balsamic 20%

About the Perfumer

Jean Guichard

Jean Guichard

Jean Guichard is a French perfumer known for creating iconic fragrances for major fashion houses. His work includes Antonio Puig's Anouk, Cacharel's Eden and Loulou, and Calvin Klein's Obsession. He also composed Cartier's So Pretty, Carven's Madame De Carven, and Fendi's Asja. Guichard's creations are celebrated for their bold, memorable compositions.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Vanilla Vanilla
Basil Basil
Bergamot Bergamot
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Green Notes Green Notes
Peach Peach
Lemon Lemon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

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

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

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

Character Profile

Obsession Calvin Klein is Ideal For

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