Calvin Klein 2017 EDT

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Obsessed for Men

by Ilias Ermenidis , Christophe Raynaud

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Calvin Klein Obsessed for Men is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Ilias Ermenidis and Christophe Raynaud. Obsessed for Men opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, Lavender, and Sichuan Pepper, settles into a heart of Leather, Cedar, Geranium, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Ambroxan. Calvin Klein's Obsessed for Men carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Obsessed for Men is divisive - some love its modern sweetness and versatility, others find it generic and lacking punch. It's a crowd-pleasing scent for those who enjoy contemporary synthetic vanilla and amber, but don't expect a groundbreaking experience or an homage to the original Obsession.
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  • Modern
  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
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Obsessed for Men Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and versatile, pleasant scent profile make it suitable for office and casual daytime wear, especially given its general crowd-pleasing nature. The sweet and warm amber-vanilla dry down, with decent longevity, lends itself well to date nights, though its less formal character makes it less ideal for formal occasions.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

About

Obsessed for Men opens with a lively blend of zesty grapefruit and lemon, spiced up by a kick of Sichuan pepper and cardamom. The heart introduces a surprising pineapple note, softened by leathery labdanum and green geranium, while cedar provides a woody backbone. The dry down is a comforting embrace of warm vanilla and amberwood, with a slight depth from patchouli and the modern touch of ambroxan.

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