Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum1985
Side by side
Obsession vs. Varens Original African Queen
Is Obsession better than Varens Original African Queen?
Obsession rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotSpicy Notes
warm spicywoodyaromaticamberfresh spicycitrusbalsamic
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Varens Original African Queen?
| Obsession | Varens Original African Queen | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1985 | 2008 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Guichard | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Obsession and Varens Original African Queen smell?
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Varens Original African Queen
Amber
Warm Spicy
Floral
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Citrus
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Obsession and Varens Original African Queen share?
Top
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Bergamot
Heart
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
CarnationSpicy Notes
Base
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
Resinous NotesOudFloral Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Obsession or Varens Original African Queen?
| Obsession | Varens Original African Queen | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Obsession and Varens Original African Queen?
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
Pierre Bourdon, the name behind Cool Water, went somewhere completely different in 2008. This is bold, resinous, and vintage in the best sense. Spicy enough to argue with. Warm enough to win.Varens Original African Queen
The hunt
Where to buy Obsession and Varens Original African Queen
| Obsession | Varens Original African Queen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $55.00ecosmetics | — |
| 4 oz | $103.00ecosmetics | — |
| 6.7 oz | $130.00ecosmetics | — |
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