Années Folles
La Parfumerie ModerneEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Années Folles vs. Obsession
Is Années Folles better than Obsession?
Obsession wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
fresh spicyaromaticamberwarm spicyvanillawoody
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 Années Folles and Obsession?
| Années Folles | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 1985 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Marc-Antoine Corticchiato | Jean Guichard |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Années Folles and Obsession smell?
Années Folles
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Patchouli
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Années Folles and Obsession share?
Top
ThymeNutmeg
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart
GeraniumVetiver
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
Base
LavenderTonka BeanBenzoinPatchouli
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderGeranium
JasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroli
Spicy Notes
Nutmeg
Exotic spicesCorianderSpicy Notes
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanBenzoin
Vanilla
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Herbaceous Notes
Thyme
Basil
Where they fit
When and where do Années Folles and Obsession work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Années Folles or Obsession?
| Années Folles | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Années Folles and Obsession?
Lavender fans seeking it as an accent will want to look elsewhere. This is a lavender fragrance that puts the note front and center from opening to drydown.Années Folles
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 Années Folles and Obsession
| Années Folles | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $18.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $55.00ecosmetics |
| 125ml | — | $21.69fragrancenet |
| 6.7 oz | — | $130.00ecosmetics |
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