Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette — Calvin Klein
Eau de Toilette (EDT) from Calvin Klein.
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Scent description (editorial impression)
In one reviewer's telling, this is what a stepdad sprays on a dozen times after pickup basketball instead of showering; in another's, the 1980s powerhouse that filled nightclub dance floors. Cinnamon, amber and vanilla lead, with an incense-like myrrh beneath. Owners still collect compliments; critics smell a gas-station cinnamon gummy bear or a sour, doddering grandpa, and even one fan admits it recalls a urinal cake.
Drawn from 20 independent reports across 2 venues.
Notes and fragrance details
- House
- Calvin Klein
- Top notes
- Mandarin, BergamotObsession Eau De Toilette For Men - Calvin Klein official US product page
- Heart notes
- Lavender, Myrrh, Sage, SpicesObsession Eau De Toilette For Men - Calvin Klein official US product page
- Base notes
- Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, PatchouliObsession Eau De Toilette For Men - Calvin Klein official US product page
- Current formulation
- Reports differ on changes between bottles — Most counted wearers who compare bottles say Obsession has softened: a 1988 wearer calls the later formulas cheapened and weaker, a collector who set a 2018 bottle beside a 1990 one found the vintage far deeper and longer-lasting, and others find newer bottles tamer, or cheap like cinnamon candy. Yet a 2019 bottle still gives its owner twelve hours, a 2026 buyer calls it perhaps the strongest scent they own, and one wearer who grants it has been softened says the bones are still there. Every comparison counted here is on one venue.Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette - community ratings and reviews
- Concentration
- Eau de Toilette (EDT)
- Category
- Designer
- Scent families (Scentorian)
- Spicy, Amber, Sweet, Woody
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Questions and answers
What does Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette smell like?
In one reviewer's telling, this is what a stepdad sprays on a dozen times after pickup basketball instead of showering; in another's, the 1980s powerhouse that filled nightclub dance floors.
Drawn from 20 independent reports across 2 venues.
What are the notes in Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette?
Calvin Klein publishes the following note tiers for Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette.
- Top notes: Mandarin, Bergamot
- Heart notes: Lavender, Myrrh, Sage, Spices
- Base notes: Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli
Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.
Has Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?
Reports disagree about the extent or effects of changes to Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette.
Most counted wearers who compare bottles say Obsession has softened: a 1988 wearer calls the later formulas cheapened and weaker, a collector who set a 2018 bottle beside a 1990 one found the vintage far deeper and longer-lasting, and others find newer bottles tamer, or cheap like cinnamon candy. Yet a 2019 bottle still gives its owner twelve hours, a 2026 buyer calls it perhaps the strongest scent they own, and one wearer who grants it has been softened says the bones are still there. Every comparison counted here is on one venue.
How can I tell whether a bottle of Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is the current formulation?
A batch code alone does not tell you which formula is in a bottle.
To check a particular bottle, ask Calvin Klein or the retailer about its batch code. Owners' side-by-side comparisons are not confirmation from the house.
What does the concentration label on Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette mean?
Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is sold as Eau de Toilette (EDT), a label generally used for a lighter fragrance concentration than eau de parfum.
The labels are not standardised, they do not predict longevity or projection, and versions sold under the same name can differ in composition.
What fragrance family is Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette?
We file Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette under Spicy, Amber, Sweet and Woody.
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Where can I buy Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette?
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How does Scentorian know this about Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette?
Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Calvin Klein, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.
Drawn from 20 independent reports across 2 venues.
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Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is filed under
Spicy
Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper.
Amber
Warm accords often built around resinous, balsamic or vanilla notes.
Sweet
Sweet notes such as vanilla, tonka and caramel, with or without a distinct food association.
Woody
Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.
Sources
- Obsession Eau De Toilette For Men - Calvin Klein official US product page — Calvin Klein
- Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette - community ratings and reviews — Parfumo, read in aggregate
- Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette - customer reviews — FragranceNet, read in aggregate