Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum1985
Side by side
Obsession vs. Dune
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Obsession | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1985 | 1991 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Guichard | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | — | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
Heart
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
Base
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Obsession | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
If you want instant compliments, look elsewhere. Dune rewards patience and draws you in slowly. The aldehydes might seem dated at first spray but evolve beautifully.Dune
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Obsession | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $21.69fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | — | $105.95fragranceshop |
| 4 oz | $103.00ecosmetics | — |
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