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Obsession Summer

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Calvin Klein Obsession Summer is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Obsession Summer opens with Woody Notes and Floral Notes, settles into a heart of Bergamot and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk. Calvin Klein's Obsession Summer carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Don't come to Obsession Summer expecting Obsession. This is a light, fresh departure that left some fans of the original cold, but others found it a perfectly pleasant, if unremarkable, warm-weather scent with decent versatility. It's a fresh take, not a direct successor.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Bold
  • Soft
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Obsession Summer Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Floral Notes50%
Woody Notes50%
Heartas listed
Bergamot50%
Patchouli50%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its lighter nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The fresh and relaxed character also lends itself well to casual outings and even light sport, however, its lack of strong projection makes it less ideal for formal events where a more impactful scent might be 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

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

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 Summer opens with a bright spark of bergamot, quickly softening into a blend of delicate floral notes and a clean, almost aquatic musk. The woody and patchouli undertones provide a subtle anchor, preventing it from floating away entirely. It's a predominantly fresh and clean fragrance, leaning into easy wearability rather than the bold statement of its namesake. The dry down retains a soft, musky warmth.

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