Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum1985
Side by side
Obsession vs. Oscar
Is Obsession better than Oscar?
Obsession projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodBasilJasmineAmberBergamotRoseMuskOrange BlossomCorianderPeach
warm spicywoodyaromaticSweetamberfresh spicypowderybalsamic
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 Oscar?
| Obsession | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1985 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Guichard | Jean-Louis Sieuzac |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession and Oscar smell?
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Oscar
Woody
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Tuberose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession and Oscar share?
Top
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Orange BlossomPeachGardeniaBasilCorianderBergamotGalbanum
Heart
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
CyclamenJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrchidTuberoseLavenderRoseRosemary
Base
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
CloveAmberMyrrhSandalwoodPatchouliOpoponaxVetiverCarnationMuskCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroli
CyclamenOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaIrisOrchidCarnationTuberoseLavenderRose
Spicy Notes
Exotic spicesCorianderSpicy Notes
CloveCoriander
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Bergamot
Fruity Notes
Peach
PeachCoconut
Herbaceous Notes
Basil
BasilRosemary
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwood
Sandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Myrrh
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Obsession and Oscar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession or Oscar?
| Obsession | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Obsession and Oscar?
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 love vintage fragrances, Oscar will feel like finding a dress in your grandmother's closet that fits perfectly. It's a classic floral with an herbal backbone.Oscar
The hunt
Where to buy Obsession and Oscar
| Obsession | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $38.95ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $55.00ecosmetics | — |
| 6.7 oz | $130.00ecosmetics | $55.49ecosmetics |
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