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Dark Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Dark Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein· 2013· Eau de Toilette

Dark Obsession for Men

7.254Typically ~$51

A spicy scent built around absinth over suede.

SpicySweetOrientalPowderyWoody

Perfumer: Stephen Nilsen, Givaudan

Scent profile

Top notes

Absinth Guarana Brazilian green mandarin orange

Heart notes

Fir resin White vetiver French clary sage

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

96%

Spring

53%

Summer

32%

Fall

100%

Day

69%

Night

100%

Where

Office

67%

Casual

80%

Date

100%

Club

70%

Formal

84%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

17%