Calvin Klein 2013 EDT
Dark Obsession
Calvin Klein Dark Obsession is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Stephen Nilsen. Dark Obsession opens with Mandarin, Guarana, and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Clary Sage, and Canadian Fir Balsam, and dries down to a base of Suede, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Calvin Klein's Dark Obsession carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.
This one's a smooth operator, a chocolatey vanilla dream with a woody backbone. Despite its weak performance, Dark Obsession is a beloved hidden gem, especially for date nights, leaving a trail of compliments and sweet memories. It’s a tragedy that it’s discontinued.What our verdicts mean →
- Sensual
- Warm
- Cozy
- Modern
- Woody
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.
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Performance & Mood
Performance
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Best Occasions
Its sweet and intimate nature, often described as a 'date night scent' by reviewers, makes it ideal for close encounters. However, its generally poor longevity and intimate projection mean it would struggle in an office or formal setting where stronger presence is usually desired.
Declarable allergens
We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.
Declarable under EU Annex III
- Vanillin
The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this
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