Calvin Klein 2005 EDT

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Obsession Night for Men

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Calvin Klein Obsession Night for Men is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005. Obsession Night for Men opens with Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pear, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Musk and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Calvin Klein's Obsession Night for Men carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Calvin Klein's Obsession Night for Men is a tragically overlooked cheapie that delivers an unexpected blend of fruity gourmand and spicy mystery. It's divisive amongst the community, with some hailing its unique charm and others dismissing its poor performance. A true 'love it or hate it' scent.
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  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Unique
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Obsession Night 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for casual wear and close encounters like dates, but too weak for formal events or sports. Some reviews suggest it's office-friendly due to its inoffensiveness, despite its 'night' branding.

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

  • 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

It kicks off with a juicy pear and sharp grapefruit, spiced up with a hint of cardamom and artemisia. The heart introduces a soft, clean musk with a touch of nutmeg, leading to a base of earthy patchouli, creamy vanilla, and vetiver. The overall effect is a surprisingly soft, warm, and subtly sweet concoction that often conjures a 'coconut' or 'tropical' vibe for many, despite those notes not being listed.

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