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Calvin Klein Obsession vs Guerlain Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar
Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar for the community favourite, Obsession for the value.
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Notes
Top
VanillaBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart
SpicesSandalwoodCorianderOakmossCedarOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base
AmberIncenseVanillaCivetMuskVetiver
Accords
Amber
100%
Warm spicy
83%
Woody
81%
Powdery
75%
Aromatic
66%
Musky
63%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Obsession by Calvin Klein is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Obsession was launched in 1985. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Guichard. Top notes are Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Peach and Lemon; middle notes are Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander, Oakmoss, Cedar, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Amber, Incense, Vanilla, Civet, Musk and Vetiver.
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Notes
Top
CitrusesBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeCedar
Heart
IrisPatchouliVetiverRoseJasmine
Base
VanillaIncenseOpoponaxLeatherTonka BeanSandalwoodCivetMusk
Accords
Citrus
100%
Amber
94%
Vanilla
88%
Woody
88%
Powdery
78%
Balsamic
76%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar by Guerlain is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar was launched in 2012. Top notes are Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cedar; middle notes are Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Incense, Opoponax, Leather, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Civet and Musk.
Notes in Common
46% sharedShared (12)
VanillaBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonSandalwoodCedarJasmineRoseIncenseCivetMuskVetiver
Only in Obsession
BasilGreen NotesPeachSpicesCorianderOakmossOrange BlossomAmber
Only in Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar
CitrusesIrisPatchouliOpoponaxLeatherTonka Bean
Rating
3.74vs4.38
Ratings
10,719vs520
Concentration
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Launch Year
1985vs2012
Which should I buy?
Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar for the community favourite, Obsession for the value.
- Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar is rated higher by the community: 4.38 from 520 ratings, against 3.74 from 10,719.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Obsession versus "moderate" for Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Guerlain is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Calvin Klein is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Obsession if value for money matters most.