Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum1985
Side by side
Obsession vs. Années Folles
Is Obsession better than Années Folles?
Obsession wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
warm spicywoodyaromaticamberfresh spicyvanilla
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 Années Folles?
| Obsession | Années Folles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1985 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean Guichard | Marc-Antoine Corticchiato |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession and Années Folles smell?
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Années Folles
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession and Années Folles share?
Top
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
ThymeNutmeg
Heart
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
GeraniumVetiver
Base
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
LavenderTonka BeanBenzoinPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroli
LavenderGeranium
Spicy Notes
Exotic spicesCorianderSpicy Notes
Nutmeg
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Tonka BeanBenzoin
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Herbaceous Notes
Basil
Thyme
Where they fit
When and where do Obsession and Années Folles work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession or Années Folles?
| Obsession | Années Folles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Obsession and Années Folles?
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
Lavender fans seeking it as an accent will want to look elsewhere. This is a lavender fragrance that puts the note front and center from opening to drydown.Années Folles
The hunt
Where to buy Obsession and Années Folles
| Obsession | Années Folles | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $55.00ecosmetics | — |
| 125ml | $21.69fragrancenet | — |
| 6.7 oz | $130.00ecosmetics | — |
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