Eau de Parfum2005
Obsession Night Woman

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Calvin Klein  ·  Sold as feminine

Obsession Night Woman

The quiet confidence of stepping into an evening where everything feels just right — the perfect balance between fresh and warm, crisp and comforting.

3.892,519 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
white floralcitrusamberwoodyvanillamusky
Obsession Night WomanMid-range · $40–100
53%Similar accords, often for lessDelight · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate38% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak11%
Moderate45%
Long lasting31%
Eternal7%
SillageModerate30% say strong or enormous
Intimate15%
Moderate55%
Strong22%
Enormous8%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex24%
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Feminine74%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2005, Obsession Night Woman by Calvin Klein is a sophisticated blend of white florals and warm musks that captures the essence of evening elegance. The fragrance opens with bright citrus notes like bitter orange and bergamot, which cut through the sweetness of gardenia and jasmine, creating an initial freshness. As it settles into its base, cashmere wood, vanilla, and tonka bean provide a cocooning warmth, enveloping the wearer in a comforting embrace.

How to wear it

For best effect, apply this fragrance in moderation. The white florals are bright but fleeting, so a light spritz allows the musky base to take center stage as the night progresses. Ideal for evenings when you want a scent that feels intimate rather than overpowering.

Fig. 01 — Obsession Night Woman, Calvin Klein

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03 · The nose

David Apel

New England landscapes, Parisian training

David Apel is a perfumer born in New Jersey who studied environmental chemistry before an offer from Givaudan drew him into fragrance, starting in the gas chromatography lab analyzing products already on the market.

20fragrances
Americannationality

Co-created with Caroline Sabas

The Obsession line

7 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Calvin Klein

More from the house · founded 1968 · United States

Similar accords, often for less

Love it, not the price?

Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.

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Obsession Night WomanThe originalObsession Night WomanCalvin Klein · Mid-range · $40–100
53%MatchSwiss ArabianDelightShares 6 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.00 (17)
Obsession Night WomanCalvin Klein
Try it layered

With Calvin Klein Calvin Klein

Adds floral, rose and earthy; shares gardenia and rose and 4 more notes.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.89/ 5 · 2,519 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 15%.

Love27%
Like51%
OK7%
Dislike14%
Hate1%
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