Calvin Klein 1985 EDT

F ££ Acquired

Obsession

by Jean Guichard

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Calvin Klein Obsession is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1985, created by Jean Guichard. Obsession opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Orange Blossom, Cedar, and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Civet. Calvin Klein's Obsession carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
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Obsession 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Room-filling
Intensity
Potent

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Obsession is a sultry, enveloping symphony of amber and vanilla, laced with animalic civet and smoky incense. Its opening hints of citrus and spice quickly give way to a rich, resinous heart and a base that smolders with musk, sandalwood, oakmoss, and sweet vanilla. This iconic fragrance projects powerfully and lingers for hours, leaving a decadent, mysterious trail that evokes vintage glamour and forbidden allure. A signature for those who crave boldness and passion in scent.

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