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Obsession Eau de Toilette bottle Obsession EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender U
1985 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.571 Obsession Eau de Parfum bottle No.571 Obsession EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Obsession EDT
A magnetic, historic powerhouse - Obsession is one of the definitive ambery orientals, radiating heat, sensuality, and a provocative, animalic depth. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.571 Obsession EDP
Inspired by Calvin Klein Obsession, No.571 captures the vanilla-peach opening and resinous amber-incense base of the 1985 original well, though the civet's animalic edge is softened considerably, giving a cleaner, less feral drydown than the vintage powerhouse it's chasing.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Obsession EDT
No.571 Obsession EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 17% vs 26%
Bergamot 14% vs 18%
Green 13% vs 13%
Mandarin 13% vs 15%
Peach 13% vs 26%
Only in Obsession
Basil 14% Lemon 13%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 13% vs 18%
Coriander 13% vs 14%
Oakmoss 12% vs 12%
Cedar 12% vs 12%
Orange Blossom 11% vs 14%
Jasmine 11% vs 16%
Rose 10% vs 14%
Only in Obsession
Spicy 15%
Shared Notes
Amber 21% vs 31%
Incense 21% vs 21%
Civet 20% vs 10%
Musk 18% vs 21%
Vetiver 18% vs 15%

Accords

Obsession No.571 Obsession
100%
Amber
70%
85%
Warm Spicy
65%
80%
Vanilla
Oriental
80%
70%
Woody
60%
Animalic
Sweet
55%
50%
Powdery
Musky
45%
Amber shared
100%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
65%
80%
80%
70%
60%
55%
50%
45%

Performance

Obsession No.571 Obsession
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Room-filling
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Obsession

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Obsession's powerful amber, vanilla, and animalic warmth make it ideal for cold weather and crisp fall evenings, where its intensity shines. It can be overwhelming in summer heat, but works beautifully in winter and late autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Best for evening wear, formal events, or dramatic occasions where you want a commanding presence. Its strength and sillage are likely too intense for office or sporty settings.

No.571 Obsession

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Obsession EDT
No.571 Obsession EDP
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