Obsession for Men
Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein is a masculine-leaning eau de toilette from 1986 in the budget price tier. It opens with mandarin, lavender and bergamot, moves into nutmeg, clary sage and coriander and dries down to amber, sandalwood, white musk and vanilla. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Heart
- Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
- Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Dry-down
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
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