RhubarbOpens with
CashmeranHeart
Black Vanilla HuskDries down to
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Calvin Klein · Sold as masculine
Obsessed for Men Intense
The moment you step into a dimly lit room where the spicy, earthy notes of warm woods and vanilla envelop you, creating an intimate yet commanding presence.
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Obsessed for Men IntenseMid-range · $40–100
41%Similar accords, often for lessHorizon Extreme · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2018 by Calvin Klein and crafted by perfumers Christophe Raynaud and Ilias Ermenidis, Obsessed for Men Intense is a bold interpretation of the brand's signature minimalism. The fragrance opens with the unexpected combination of rhubarb and Sichuan pepper, which creates a fresh spicy contrast against the citrusy notes of grapefruit. This dynamic interplay leads to a heart of cashmeran and cypriol oil, lending warmth and depth before settling into a rich base of black vanilla husk, amber, guaiac wood, and gurjan balsam.
Given its long-lasting nature, one or two sprays are sufficient. The fresh spicy top notes will fade within a couple of hours, but the rich base notes continue to develop on the skin throughout the day. This fragrance reads best close to the skin rather than projecting strongly into the air.
Fig. 01 — Obsessed for Men Intense, Calvin Klein
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Co-created with Ilias Ermenidis
The Obsessed for Men line
2 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Calvin Klein
More from the house · founded 1968 · United States
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 11%.