Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum1985
Side by side
Obsession vs. Noble Carnation
Obsession rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Obsession | Noble Carnation | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1985 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Guichard | Sean O'Mara |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Noble Carnation
Warm Spicy
Woody
Floral
Fruity
Aromatic
Powdery
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
BlackcurrantCarnation
Heart
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
CloveMarigoldViolet Leaf
Base
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
SandalwoodCedarMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Obsession | Noble Carnation | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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
Noble Carnation smells like a dessert you weren't expecting. Cloves and cream. If you're cautious about spice, the warmth of the composition may win you over.Noble Carnation
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Obsession | Noble Carnation | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $21.69fragrancenet | — |
| 4 oz | $103.00ecosmetics | — |
| 6.7 oz | $130.00ecosmetics | — |
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