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Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein, 1986, for men

spicy, amber, sweet, woody and gourmand

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Notes

Top notes

  • Cinnamon Warm, sweet and woody-spicy, with a cosy bakery glow.
  • Coriander Citrusy, woody and a little soapy spice with a fresh brightness.
  • Lavender Clean, herbal and slightly camphorous, with a soft floral sweetness.
  • Mandarin Soft, sweet and honeyed citrus, gentler than orange.
  • Bergamot Sparkling peel of a green-gold citrus, juicy and slightly floral, with a bitter edge that keeps it elegant.
  • Grapefruit Juicy, bitter-sweet and slightly sulphurous, with a clean sparkle.
  • Lime Green, tart and zingy, with a sharper bite than lemon.

Heart notes

  • Clove Hot, sweet and medicinal, with a warm, dry spice.
  • Jasmine Sweet, heady white blossom with an indolic, almost animal warmth.
  • Myrrh Warm, bittersweet, slightly medicinal resin, with a smoky, leathery depth.
  • Nutmeg Warm, nutty and slightly sweet spice with a soft, powdery depth.
  • Pine Needles
  • Rosewood Soft, dry wood with a gentle floral-spicy facet, lightly lemony and clean.
  • Sage Dry, herbal and camphorous, with a clean silvery bite.
  • Red Berries Bright, juicy and slightly tart red fruit, sweet like a handful of fresh berries.

Base notes

  • Amber A warm, golden, resin-and-vanilla effect, soft, sweet and enveloping.
  • Musk Soft, clean, skin-like warmth, from fresh laundry to warm skin.
  • Vanilla Warm, creamy, sweet and slightly smoky, like a custard-soft cloud.
  • Patchouli Earthy, damp and chocolatey, dark leaf with a camphor edge.
  • Sandalwood Creamy, milky and softly sweet wood, smooth as polished timber.
  • Vetiver Earthy, smoky, green root with a dry, grassy depth.

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