Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum1985
Side by side
Obsession vs. Monk
Is Obsession better than Monk?
Obsession projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
CivetIncenseSandalwoodJasmineBergamotRose
warm spicywoodyamberanimaliccitrussmokymuskypowdery
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 Monk?
| Obsession | Monk | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 1985 | 2005 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | Jean Guichard | Michael Storer |
| Best season | — | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession and Monk smell?
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Monk
Amber
Woody
Citrus
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Musky
Powdery
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession and Monk share?
Top
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
BergamotGalbanumAfrican Orange FlowerBitter Orange
Heart
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
IncenseRoseBeeswaxCitrusesAmbretteCacaoLinden Blossom
Base
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
CivetBirchSandalwoodBenzoinJasmineCedarwoodTonka BeanVanille
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession or Monk?
| Obsession | Monk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Obsession and Monk?
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
Meditation that doesn't whisper. The name suggests something austere, but Monk is full, assertive, and genuinely warm, an amber-wrapped animalic that feels worn-in rather than composed.Monk
The hunt
Where to buy Obsession and Monk
| Obsession | Monk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $55.00ecosmetics | — |
| 4 oz | $103.00ecosmetics | — |
| 6.7 oz | $130.00ecosmetics | — |
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