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Calvin Klein Obsessed
Calvin Klein

Obsessed

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
White Floral
Green
Aromatic
Woody
EDT · 2017 · mens

Calvin Klein's Obsessed for Men launched in 2017 as a contemporary take on the brand's signature clean aesthetic, landing squarely in the green aromatic category that has become a Calvin Klein staple.

The fragrance opens with bergamot and bright citruses tempered by elemi and neroli, establishing a fresh but slightly herbal character from the start. The heart reveals a sophisticated floral-aromatic blend, anchored by lavender and sage with supporting notes of lily of the valley, orange blossom, rose, and violet leaf. Rather than leaning into sweetness, these florals read as herbaceous and airy. The base settles on a clean musky foundation, with ambrette and iso E Super providing a subtle warmth and projection without any creamy or powdery qualities.

Obsessed suits those who gravitate toward fresh, slightly green fragrances with aromatic complexity but minimal sweetness or spice. It works year-round but feels most at home in spring and summer, when its bright citrus and herbal character feel most natural. The fragrance has moderate performance and a versatile profile that adapts to casual and business settings alike. If you appreciate The Tactician, The Homesteader, or The Aristocrat, Obsessed deserves a test strip.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
90%
Fresh
100%
Floral
80%
White Floral
24%
Green
70%
Aromatic
60%
Woody
33%
Musky
100%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Citruses
Citruses
Elemi
Elemi
Light, piney, and slightly citrusy resin from the Philippines, elemi is frankincense's more approachable, transparent cousin. It has a fresh, almost lemony sharpness alongside its resinous warmth, making it useful in both fresh and oriental compositions. A bridge between sharp and deep, fresh and warm.
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Lily Of The Valley
Lily Of The Valley
Crisp, green, and dewy, this spring flower smells like rain on cool grass with a clean, soap-like clarity. It's one of perfumery's most requested scents despite being nearly impossible to extract naturally, so it's almost always recreated synthetically. The result is fresh, tender, and timelessly elegant.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Sage
Sage
Earthy, slightly smoky, and herbal with a cool, clean quality that is distinctly aromatic. Sage can read as savory and culinary or as a clean, ceremonial smoke depending on how it's used. It adds a dry, confident quality to fragrances, often used in masculine compositions for its outdoor, no-fuss character.
Violet Leaf
Violet Leaf
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Iso E Super
Iso E Super
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match94% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Aristocrat83% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus90%Fresh100%Floral80%White Floral24%Green70%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Calvin Klein fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

What does Calvin Klein Obsessed smell like? +
Calvin Klein's Obsessed for Men launched in 2017 as a contemporary take on the brand's signature clean aesthetic, landing squarely in the green aromatic category that has become a Calvin Klein staple. The fragrance opens with bergamot and bright citruses tempered by elemi and neroli, establishing a fresh but slightly herbal character from the start. The heart reveals a sophisticated floral-aromatic blend, anchored by lavender and sage with supporting notes of lily of the valley, orange blossom, rose, and violet leaf. Rather than leaning into sweetness, these florals read as herbaceous and airy. The base settles on a clean musky foundation, with ambrette and iso E Super providing a subtle warmth and projection without any creamy or powdery qualities. Obsessed suits those who gravitate toward fresh, slightly green fragrances with aromatic complexity but minimal sweetness or spice. It works year-round but feels most at home in spring and summer, when its bright citrus and herbal character feel most natural. The fragrance has moderate performance and a versatile profile that adapts to casual and business settings alike. If you appreciate The Tactician, The Homesteader, or The Aristocrat, Obsessed deserves a test strip.
What are the notes in Calvin Klein Obsessed? +
Top: Bergamot, Citruses, Elemi, Neroli. Heart: Lavender, Lily Of The Valley, Orange Blossom, Rose, Sage, Violet Leaf. Base: Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Iso E Super, Musk.
What fragrance family is Obsessed? +
Calvin Klein Obsessed belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Calvin Klein Obsessed? +
Based on shared notes, frederic-malle Acne Studios unisex (Iso E Super, Musk, Lily Of The Valley, Orange Blossom), Gucci Bloom Acqua Di Fiori (Iso E Super, Musk, Lily Of The Valley, Bergamot), Diptyque Fleur de Peau Multiuse Fragrance unisex (Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk, Lily Of The Valley, Bergamot), Lancome O d'Azur (Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk, Rose, Bergamot), Parfums de Marly Oriana (Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk, Orange Blossom, Bergamot) may smell similar to Obsessed.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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