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Calvin Klein · Eau de parfum

Fragrances that smell like Obsession

Obsession by Calvin Klein is an eau de parfum that opens on basil, bergamot and mandarin orange and settles into vanilla, amber and incense. It reads mostly warm and green on our scent profile, at a strong strength. Its least common notes on our list are civet and spices, in the oriental family. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.

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In the same spirit

The 10 closest in the collection

Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.

  1. 1.Byredo

    Gypsy Water
    75%

    Very similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2008

    Both have vanilla, amber and incense.

    From $330 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)

  2. Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women

    Both have amber, incense and musk.

    From $395 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)

  3. 3.Mancera

    Instant Crush
    73%

    Very similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2019

    Both have vanilla, sandalwood and oakmoss.

    From $135 for 60 ml (2 oz)

  4. 4.Mancera

    Cedrat Boise
    72%

    Very similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2011

    Both have vanilla, musk and vetiver.

    From $135 for 60 ml (2 oz)

  5. 5.Carolina Herrera

    Eau de
    69%

    Similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 1988

    Both have amber, musk and sandalwood.

    From $142 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)

  6. 6.Le Labo

    Bergamote 22
    69%

    Similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2006

    Both have amber, musk and vetiver.

    From $250 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)

  7. 7.Valentino

    Voce Viva
    68%

    Similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 2020

    Both have vanilla, musk and sandalwood.

    From $108 for 30 ml (1 oz)

  8. 8.Nishane

    Ani
    66%

    Similar · Extrait de parfum · For anyone

    Both have vanilla, musk and sandalwood.

    From $260 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)

  9. 9.Parfums de Marly

    Delina Exclusif
    63%

    Similar · Parfum · For women

    Both have vanilla, incense and musk.

    From $430 for 75 ml (2.5 oz)

  10. 10.Calvin Klein

    Ck Be
    60%

    Somewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For anyone · 1996

    Both have vanilla, amber and musk.

    Price at retailer

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