Is Eden Perfumes No.254 Obsession a dupe of Calvin Klein Obsession for Men?
Obsession for Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1986 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
No.254 Obsession EDP
Where they differ
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Obsession for Men
- No.254 Obsession
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
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How They Wear
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Notes
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Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights.
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.
Every one of its 17 notes is in the original, including Pine, Red Fruits, Bergamot
Without lime and nutmeg
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