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Home Fragrances Calvin Klein Obsession Dark Obsession
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Eau de toilette

Calvin Klein Dark Obsession

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Fragrance information:

Dark Obsession Calvin Klein, unveiled in 2013, is positioned as a masculine fragrance, drawing from the east and aromatic families. The author of this composition is Stephen Nilsen, and that explains a lot. Dark Obsession — proudly part of the Obsession collection. Available as eau de toilette.

Expect a delicate sillage: a quiet, intimate presence. The longevity of this fragrance is moderate — exactly what most occasions call for. Country of origin — the United States, and that already says something about the quality. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Weak

A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The scent of Dark Obsession unfolds as a continuous scent journey, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Calvin Klein comes through in details that define the fragrance identity. Every decision feels deliberate, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.

In the first seconds you meet sparkling citrus first notes: Green Mandarin, Guarana and Wormwood.

At the core of development you detect Clary Sage, Fir Resin and Vetiver holding a noble herbal direction.

The accord architecture is shaped by these accords: Balsamic, Aromatic, Citrus and Gourmet forming a compact and readable structure. Additional accords such as Wood, Leather and Spicy expand the olfactory volume in the background. The profile is masculine, which clarifies the composition character. In wear duration Middle points to a sustained drydown presence.

At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Citrus, Fruit, Green and Aromatic. It also reaches into Balsamic, Wood, Leather and Gourmet.

Taken together Dark Obsession holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail. This is the type of composition best judged through real development.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand Calvin Klein
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.calvinkleininc.com
Year of production 2013
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Coty Inc.

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Green Mandarin
Green Mandarin
Note photo Guarana
Guarana
Note photo Wormwood
Wormwood
Note photo Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Note photo Fir Resin
Fir Resin
Note photo Vetiver
Vetiver
Note photo Labdanum
Labdanum
Note photo Suede
Suede
Note photo Vanilla
Vanilla

Top notes

Green Mandarin Guarana Wormwood

Heart notes

Clary Sage Fir Resin Vetiver

Base notes

Labdanum Suede Vanilla

Families

Family Aromatic Aromatic
Family East East

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Low (1 to 2 hours)
2
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
50%
Unisex
50%
Female
0%
What kind of event
Date
50%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
50%
For every day
0%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
33%
Spring
Spring
17%
Summer
Summer
17%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
50%
Classic
50%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
25%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
0%
46+ years old
50%
Any
25%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
50%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
50%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
50%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
0%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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Beautiful, but too complicated, definitely not for everyone. The smell of bitter resins, essential fir oil, and some bitterness with vanilla - it's all too much. It practically screams about itself, as if it wants everyone to look at it 😒
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