Calvin Klein Obsession Summer
How it smells
Main smell: woody and floral. It opens with angelica and bergamot, moves to cedar and freesia and dries down to amber and cashmere wood.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Obsession Summer notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Calvin Klein Obsession Summer
Calvin Klein is the house behind Obsession Summer.
Calvin Klein perfumes worth knowing
The house has 43 perfumes here, led by Ck Be, CK IN2U for Him and Euphoria Men.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by floral and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and floral smells and notes like cedar and amber. Less obvious notes include cedar, magnolia and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.85 out of 5.
Obsession Summer: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Calvin Klein Ck Be and Shiseido Zen but less than Sospiro Vibrato and Dior Fahrenheit.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Sospiro Vibrato and Dior Fahrenheit last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and cashmere wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Obsession Summer through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Obsession Summer dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Calvin Klein Ck Be (7 shared notes), Shiseido Zen (6 shared notes), Sospiro Vibrato (6 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Obsession Summer project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
When did Obsession Summer come out?
It came out in 2016.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.