Obsession for Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1986 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
No.254 Obsession EDP
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No.254 Obsession EDP
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Obsession for Men EDT
A spicy amber powerhouse that bottles eighties masculinity with unapologetic warmth, richness, and sillage. Not for the faint of heart or the modern minimalist, but an iconic, nostalgic statement for cold nights.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.254 Obsession EDP
A dupe of Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, No.254 keeps the spicy citrus-mandarin opening and warm amber-vanilla base that made the '80s original an icon, but the herbal-spice heart is thinner and the composition fades faster than the powerhouse original's marathon performance.
Acquired
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Showing: Overall Blend
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Obsession for Men
EDT
No.254 Obsession
EDP
Notes
Obsession for Men
No.254 Obsession
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Cinnamon
17%
vs
22%
Lavender
15%
vs
12%
Coriander
14%
vs
16%
Mandarin
13%
vs
22%
Bergamot
13%
vs
14%
Grapefruit
12%
vs
10%
Only in Obsession for Men
Lime
13%
Shared Notes
Myrrh
13%
vs
22%
Carnation
12%
vs
20%
Pine
12%
vs
15%
Sage
11%
vs
15%
Jasmine
11%
vs
15%
Red Berries
11%
vs
12%
Shared Notes
Amber
18%
vs
26%
Vanilla
17%
vs
21%
Sandalwood
17%
vs
19%
Musk
16%
vs
17%
Patchouli
15%
vs
15%
Only in Obsession for Men
Vetiver
15%
Accords
Obsession for Men
No.254 Obsession
Performance
Obsession for Men
No.254 Obsession
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Strong
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Obsession for Men
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
The dense warm spicy, amber, and woody structure makes it best for chilly fall and winter weather, while its aromatic and citrus highlights allow for limited wear in temperate spring. It is far too heavy and sweet for summer heat.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual
Formal
Its bold sillage and vintage richness fit best for evening, dates, or cozy settings. It's too attention-grabbing and heavy for most office or sporty situations, but can work for formal events in cold weather.
No.254 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
92%
Key Similarities
Both lean warm spicy, amber, woody
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Obsession for Men EDT
No.254 Obsession EDP
30ml
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75ml
100ml
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125ml
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