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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.

Dark ObsessionFirst · Calvin KleinDark ObsessionEDT · 2013 · ★ 4.08
CalvinSecond · Calvin KleinCalvin1981 · ★ 4.50
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Dark Obsession × Calvin

Vanilla, aromatic and woody meets aromatic, citrus and woody. They share five accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

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

Dark ObsessionCalvin
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
powderyboth
muskyboth
vanillafirst
citrussecond
herbalsecond
warm spicysecond
amberfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dark Obsession
GuaranaGuaranaWormwoodWormwoodGreen MandarinGreen MandarinBalsam FirBalsam FirClary SageClary SageMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaSuedeSuedeLabdanumLabdanum
In both
Vetiver
Five shared accords:
aromaticwoodymuskypowderyfresh spicy
Only in Calvin
ChamomileChamomileNeroliNeroliBergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonLemonTarragonTarragonOrange BlossomOrange BlossomGeraniumGeraniumCinnamonCinnamonLemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaPatchouliPatchouliMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDark Obsession brings aromatic; Calvin brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, musky and powdery run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
  • One will leadCalvin is voted long lasting and strong; Dark Obsession moderate on both. Expect Calvin to lead and Dark Obsession to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Calvin, two of Dark Obsession over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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