Calvin Klein 2002 EDP

F ££ Favourite

Obsession Sheer

by René Morgenthaler

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Calvin Klein Obsession Sheer is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by René Morgenthaler. Obsession Sheer opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Marigold and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Calvin Klein's Obsession Sheer carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Obsession Sheer is the original Obsession DNA, just dialled down. It’s a softer, more wearable take that many adore for its day-friendly nature, while some find it disappointingly diluted. The community is devastated it's discontinued. It still slaps, just quieter.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Warm
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Obsession Sheer Eau de Parfum 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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

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
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its softer sillage and amber-citrus profile make it highly versatile for office and casual wear, a sentiment echoed by reviewers. While still warm and inviting for dates, the

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 Sheer opens with a bright burst of bergamot and mandarin, quickly softening into a warm, aromatic heart. Marigold and coriander add a subtle spice, while incense weaves an ethereal smoky thread. The dry down is a comforting embrace of vanilla, amber and musk, offering a refined, less intense version of its predecessor's iconic warmth.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Obsession Sheer Eau de Parfum - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Obsession Sheer Eau de Parfum - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.