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Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein· 1986· After Shave

Obsession for Men

7.75KTypically ~$25

“Amber, spice, and vanilla in a bomber jacket. Famously used by scientists to lure jaguars to camera traps; works on humans too.”

SpicyOrientalWoodyChypreSweet

Perfumer: Bob Slattery

Scent profile

Top notes

Cinnamon Coriander Lavender Mandarin orange Bergamot Grapefruit Lime

Heart notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Base notes

Amber Musk Vanilla Patchouli Sandalwood Vetiver

When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

91%

Spring

75%

Summer

63%

Fall

100%

Day

95%

Night

100%

Where

Office

86%

Casual

96%

Date

100%

Club

70%

Formal

88%

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

51%