Is Perfume Parlour Preoccupied For Women a dupe of Calvin Klein Obsessed?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, nostalgic, and often mistaken for its male counterpart, Obsessed is a clean musky lavender that harks back to 90s CK. It's not for everyone, with some finding it sharp and masculine, while others adore its calming, fresh profile.
A budget take on Calvin Klein's Obsessed For Women - the same fresh, soft female-fougere of citrus and neroli over white lavender, light florals and clean musk. Preoccupied captures that low-key, easy character but reads flatter and even shorter-lived than the often-fleeting original, the musky drydown thinner.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh character and moderate sillage make it suitable for office and casual wear. The polarizing 'masculine' and 'aftershave' comments, along with varied longevity, pull down its suitability for dates and formal events.
Seasons
The fresh citrus, lavender and light florals are made for spring and summer, easing off in cold winter.
Occasions
Clean and low-key, it suits casual daywear, the office and everyday wear over formal occasions or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 11 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Neroli, Citrus
Adds ambrette and iso e super
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Obsessed EDP
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