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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Obsession for MenFirst · Calvin KleinObsession for MenEDP · 1986 · ★ 3.85
CalvinSecond · Calvin KleinCalvin1981 · ★ 4.50
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Obsession for MenCalvin
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Obsession for Men × Calvin

Warm spicy, woody and amber meets aromatic, citrus and woody. They share six accords and seven notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Obsession for Men, blue is Calvin. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Obsession for MenCalvin
aromaticboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
powderyboth
amberfirst
cinnamonfirst
herbalsecond
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Obsession for Men
LavenderLavenderCorianderCorianderLimeLimeGrapefruitGrapefruitMyrhhMyrhhNutmegNutmegCarnationCarnationBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodPine TreePine TreeSageSageJasmineJasmineRed BerriesRed Berries
In both
CinnamonMandarin OrangeBergamotSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver
Six shared accords:
warm spicywoodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicycitrus
Only in Calvin
ChamomileChamomileNeroliNeroliLemonLemonTarragonTarragonOrange BlossomOrange BlossomGeraniumGeraniumLemon VerbenaLemon Verbena
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCalvin brings aromatic and citrus; Obsession for Men brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cinnamon, mandarin orange, bergamot and sandalwood and 3 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, woody, aromatic and powdery run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Obsession for Men is long lasting and moderate, Calvin long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointObsession for Men first, then Calvin over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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