Passion
Elizabeth TaylorParfum1988
Side by side
Passion vs. Obsession
Is Passion better than Obsession?
Passion wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
JasmineIncenseFrankincenseSpicy NotesBergamotCivetSandalwoodVanillaMuskCoriander
woodysweetpowderywarm spicyanimalicvanillamuskysmoky
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The essentials
What's different between Passion and Obsession?
| Passion | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1988 | 1985 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jean Guichard |
| Best season | Winter | — |
Scent DNA
How do Passion and Obsession smell?
Passion
Woody
Sweet
White Floral
Powdery
Caramel
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Vanilla
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Passion and Obsession share?
Top
JasmineAldehydesCaramelBergamotFruity NotesYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyCorianderPearArtemisia
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart
Powdery NotesSpicy NotesMuskTuberoseHoneyPatchouliOrris RootHeliotropeRose
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
Base
IncenseFrankincenseSugarCivetSandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodLeatherOakmossCoconut
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyTuberoseHeliotropeRose
JasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroli
Spicy Notes
Spicy NotesCoriander
Exotic spicesCorianderSpicy Notes
Fruity Notes
Fruity NotesPearCoconut
Peach
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
CedarSandalwood
Animalic Notes
CivetLeather
Civet
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Green NotesOakmoss
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Incense
Herbaceous Notes
Artemisia
Basil
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Where they fit
When and where do Passion and Obsession work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Passion or Obsession?
| Passion | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Passion and Obsession?
The sweetness leans in and owns it. This isn't for the restrained or subtle, it's for someone who wants a fragrance that announces itself without apology. Warmth that builds over hours, not minutes.Passion
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
The hunt
Where to buy Passion and Obsession
| Passion | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $18.95fragranceshop |
| ≈ 75 ml | $22.39fragrancenet · 75ml | $55.00ecosmetics · 2.5 oz |
| ≈ 125 ml | $14.95fragranceshop · 4 oz | $21.69fragrancenet · 125ml |
| 6.7 oz | — | $130.00ecosmetics |
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