Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum1985
Side by side
Obsession vs. Hint of Musk
Is Obsession better than Hint of Musk?
Obsession rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
JasmineMusk
woodySweetcitrusmuskypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Obsession and Hint of Musk?
| Obsession | Hint of Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1985 | 1995 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Guichard | Ann Gottlieb |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession and Hint of Musk smell?
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Hint of Musk
Musky
Woody
White Floral
Citrus
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession and Hint of Musk share?
Top
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Lime
Heart
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
—Base
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
MuskWoody NotesJasmine
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroli
Jasmine
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Lime
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwood
Woody Notes
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Obsession and Hint of Musk work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession or Hint of Musk?
| Obsession | Hint of Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Obsession and Hint of Musk?
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 word 'hint' says it all, not a statement, just a quiet pull. Impulse built this for the person who wants to smell good without announcing it. Light enough for Tuesday.Hint of Musk
The hunt
Where to buy Obsession and Hint of Musk
| Obsession | Hint of Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $55.00ecosmetics | — |
| 125ml | $21.69fragrancenet | — |
| 6.7 oz | $130.00ecosmetics | — |
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