Calvin Klein · 2013
Dark Obsession
dark vanilla and leather, cooling fir freshness
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Dark Obsession by Calvin Klein is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Dark Obsession was launched in 2013. Top notes are Guarana, Wormwood and Green Mandarin; middle notes are Balsam Fir, Clary Sage and Vetiver; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Suede and Labdanum. Calvin Klein launched the famous feminine perfume Obsession in 1985. This perfume marked the decade. The first men's version, Obsession for Men, was introduced a year after the original. Other editions include feminine Obsession Sheer from 2002, Obsession Night for women and for men from 2005 and Secret Obsession for women from 2008. Calvin Klein presents Dark Obsession, a new masculine addition to the collection, in early 2013. Dark, opulent and addictive, the new Dark Obsession fragrance is described as powerfully masculine and intensely sensual. The composition is a modern aromatic-oriental. It begins with bitter notes of Brazilian green mandarin, guarana and absinthe. Woody and aromatic tones of French clary sage, fir resin and white vetiver form the heart. The base is extremely warm due to Madagascar vanilla bean, suede and labdanum. The face of the perfume is model Matthew Terry. The fragrance is available as 75 and 120 ml Eau de Toilette, as well as body spray.
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Calvin Klein is a US designer house whose fragrance line built the modern unisex category with CK One (1994) and remains a fixture in the mainstream-designer space through the Eternity and Obsession pillars. Scendira lists 63 live Calvin Klein perfumes, avg 3., priced $11.75-$155 (avg $71.52). The catalogue is feminine-leaning (24 feminine, 20 masculine, 14 unisex, 5 unspecified). Top families are Fresh (26), Gourmand (13), Floral (7) and unspecified (5), with accord signature Sweet, Fresh, Woody, Synthetic, Fruity. Standout live picks include Eternity for Men Suede Essence (fresh bergamot and lavender, soft suede), Eternity Aromatic Essence for Men (fresh citrus cream with peppery cardamom), CK One We Are One Magnets (cool citrus tea with fresh floral lift), CK One Essence (cool tea and citrus over soft sandalwood), and CK One Shock For Him (spicy lavender, sweet citrus, tobacco-soft musk).
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