Hint of Musk
ImpulseEau de Toilette1995
Side by side
Hint of Musk vs. Obsession
Is Hint of Musk better than Obsession?
Obsession rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskJasmine
muskywoodycitruspowderysweet
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 Hint of Musk and Obsession?
| Hint of Musk | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1995 | 1985 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Ann Gottlieb | Jean Guichard |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Hint of Musk and Obsession smell?
Hint of Musk
Musky
Woody
White Floral
Citrus
Powdery
Sweet
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hint of Musk and Obsession share?
Top
Lime
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart—
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
Base
MuskWoody NotesJasmine
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
JasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroli
Citric Notes
Lime
BergamotLemon
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Hint of Musk and Obsession work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hint of Musk or Obsession?
| Hint of Musk | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Hint of Musk and Obsession?
The word 'hint' says it all, not a statement, just a quiet pull. Impulse built this for the person who wants to smell good without announcing it. Light enough for Tuesday.Hint of Musk
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 Hint of Musk and Obsession
| Hint of Musk | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $18.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $55.00ecosmetics |
| 125ml | — | $21.69fragrancenet |
| 6.7 oz | — | $130.00ecosmetics |
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