Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum1985
Side by side
Obsession vs. Gianni Versace
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Obsession | Gianni Versace | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1985 | 1981 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Guichard | — |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Gianni Versace
Amber
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Woody
Balsamic
Floral
Smoky
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
AldehydesBergamotSpicy NotesFruity Notes
Heart
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
TuberoseGardeniaCarnationJasmineNarcissusOrris RootLily of the Valley
Base
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
OakmossLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliAmberBenzoinMyrrhIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Obsession | Gianni Versace | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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
Bold, powdery, and unabashedly 80s. The aldehydes and oakmoss are old friends here, if you've been searching for that specific tension, you'll know it the moment it hits skin. Either way, it lasts.Gianni Versace
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Obsession | Gianni Versace | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $21.69fragrancenet | — |
| 4 oz | $103.00ecosmetics | — |
| 6.7 oz | $130.00ecosmetics | — |
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