Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Obsession
Obsession by Calvin Klein (1985) is built around Mandarin, Bergamot, Vanilla, Jasmine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Boucheron · 1988
Boucheron (femme)
Shared notes: Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Mandarin, Jasmine, Amber. What differs: Marigold, Apricot, Galbanum.
- 2
Tom Ford · 2015
Noir pour Femme
Shared notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Vanilla. What differs: Ginger, Bitter Orange, Kulfi.
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Prada · 2022
Paradoxe
Shared notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Amber. What differs: Pear, Neroli, Benzoin.
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Lancôme · 1995
Poême
Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Vanilla. What differs: Blue Poppy, Datura, Narcissus.
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Chanel · 2005
Allure Sensuelle
Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Jasmine, Incense, Amber. What differs: Orange, Pink Pepper, Rose.
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Giorgio Armani · 1998
Emporio Armani Elle
Shared notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Pineapple, Lime, Pear.
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Jean Paul Gaultier · 1993
Classique
Shared notes: Orange Blossom, Mandarin, Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood. What differs: Rose, Star Anise, Ginger.
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Narciso Rodriguez · 2013
For Her Amber Musc
Shared notes: Musk, Orange Blossom, Amber, Vanilla, Incense. What differs: Oud, Patchouli, Leather.
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Courrèges · 1983
Courrèges in Blue
Shared notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Coriander, Basil.
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Patou · 2013
Joy Forever
Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood. What differs: Galbanum, Marigold, Rose.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Obsession?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Boucheron (femme) by Boucheron is the closest: it shares 7 notes with Obsession, including Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Mandarin.
What is an alternative to Obsession from another house?
Boucheron (femme) (Boucheron, 1988) picks up Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Mandarin in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.