Academy of Pleasure
Alkemia PerfumesEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Academy of Pleasure vs. Obsession
Obsession rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Academy of Pleasure | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 1985 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Sharra Lamoureaux | Jean Guichard |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Academy of Pleasure
Woody
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Amber
Aromatic
Musky
Tobacco
Powdery
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotLinenCoffee
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart
CedarCardamomCognacHashish
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
Base
AmberTobaccoSuedeRed amber
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Academy of Pleasure | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The name sounds academic. The scent is anything but. Cognac and suede create a warmth that behaves, linen and coffee keep it honest. Not everyone wants a fragrance this present.Academy of Pleasure
Obsession doesn't invite you in, it consumes. That vanilla-civet combination is either the whole point or a dealbreaker, and the above-average longevity means whatever you decide.Obsession
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Academy of Pleasure | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $18.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $21.69fragrancenet |
| 4 oz | — | $103.00ecosmetics |
| 6.7 oz | — | $130.00ecosmetics |
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