Obsessed for Women by Calvin Klein

It starts with a burst of pure lemon—the kind of acidity that makes your mouth water—blended with lavender and a bitter touch. Then musk steps in to soften everything, giving you that sense of cleanliness and relief you’re always looking for. I love it in winter for its comfort, though it holds up well in the heat too. It’s an ode to citrus: lemon, lime, tangerine, seeds, and peels all wrapped in lavender and musk to either hug you in the cold or refresh you in the summer.

It’s a totally unisex perfume, super wearable all day long for any occasion or season. It’s a true all-rounder. I feel fresh, and I love wearing it right after a shower, whether I’m staying in or going out. It lasts quite a bit on skin and clothes. I like it!

100% men’s perfume; I don’t know why 🤔 it’s being reviewed as a woman’s scent.

Clean, ethereal, minimalist yet with presence and personality. I’ve worn it for 7 hours and there’s still plenty left. You can smell the lavender and resin working together, creating a clean but warm and rich scent; I think the elemi gives it that subtle elegance. It’s very enjoyable, makes you feel good, in harmony, and calm. I suppose the lavender does its magic. Tip: Obsessed smells almost identical to Contradiction for Women. The difference is that Obsessed is herbal-aromatic while Contradiction is floral, but the olfactory DNA is the same. Obsessed is neutral and totally unisex.

Blind buy. I only let myself be guided by the reviews, and they were right. It feels like a perfume in the line of Calvin Klein classics from the late 90s and early 2000s. Even though the marketing says it’s feminine, it feels totally unisex with those green and lavender notes. Fresh, herbal, and with personality. It reminds me a bit of a gin tonic. It’s a different proposal for spring, with character and a distinctive touch, far from the typical florals that dominate current tastes. If you like unisex scents, you’ll love this.

The violets really come through; it’s very pleasant and feminine. When it dries down, it smells like some makeup product. Beautiful scent!

I don’t get why there are no testers for this perfume in stores here; I suspect it’s that peculiar opening scent. With summer hitting my city hard, I was looking for something fresh and decided to steer clear of typical citrus scents like One or Light Blue. I took a risk and bought the bottle. It’s not gourmand, oriental, fruity-chouli, or sweet-salty. At first, it smells very unisex, almost masculine; the citrus and lavender last about 10 minutes but don’t feel fresh. Then sage, musk, and a hint of violet leaves emerge. I wore it this afternoon, and it still feels unisex with a feminine touch, nothing sensual. I see it for jobs requiring close contact with people, like healthcare, paired with cotton and jeans or a serious suit, maybe even an ascetic uniform. I’d define it as herbal-musked, ideal for autumn or spring. It stays consistent for hours; the crisp lavender remains the star while musk and sage are just supporting players. It vaguely reminds me of One, and honestly, it feels like it’s missing something, maybe a herbal or floral note to harmonize better. Perhaps our noses have just gotten too used to the cloying sweetness of almost all new fragrances. Anyway, I’ll keep searching for a scent for this oppressive summer. Edit: I can’t tolerate its scent as it develops; I don’t know if it’s the blend of musk, sage, and neroli making it dissonant, or maybe it just doesn’t suit my skin. As it dries down, it feels more masculine, so I’ll have to gift it away.

The feminine version of Obsessed is far more interesting than the masculine one, which smells like a generic Axe cologne for guys, whereas this one has class. It reminds me of lavender, neroli, and sage soaps, those mini bars used to come in groups in public restrooms, with that effervescent, aromatic tone. It’s a satin, cool lavender, beautiful and not outdated thanks to the citrus, sage, and elemi, which give it a texture almost like edible resin, a herbal and relaxing treat. As it settles on the skin, it becomes more serene and lavender-focused. It evokes the dream allegories from mid-20th-century children’s stories, drawings in mauve and blue tones of kids sleeping in floating beds in a city, wrapped in clouds with the moon winking at them. It’s very relaxing. Obsessed, being unisex, would be perfect for those nights when you feel like a healthy European citizen, fresh in your pajamas, reading on a clean sofa, thinking about quitting smoking and eating well, even though you know in two days the house will smell like a dive bar and you’ll be eating frozen pizza. It has a virginal perfection, purity with contemplative mystery. As you point out, I think it’s missing something: more trail, body, or sillage. It ends up being too ethereal. It’s enjoyable and evocative, but it’s half-gas. Hard to explain, but that’s just it. Still, I think it’s one of the best recent launches, with personality. Given that the price isn’t bad, it’s ideal for gifting. Obsessed makes me think of a bedroom with children sleeping happier than partridges.

Such a lovely fragrance. Among all those pink bottles out there, this one stands out for being transparent. It smells like a good quality sage, which in my hometown is lavender. Clean scent, absolutely wonderful.

It’s a matter of taste; it’s not a masterpiece, but I loved it. Minimalist and clean, it smells like Dove soap with shaving cream and violets. Delicate yet present; it gives tactile sensations, as if I were applying a body cream. It reminds me of Noa, and at times, of CK One or CK Be, which are usually too masculine for me. The lavender is elegant and blends with a sweet citrus-floral touch that makes the difference. I used Mon Guerlain (highly criticized but beautiful on my skin) in winter and tried Boy de Chanel and Jersey (lavanda in 3D!). With Obsessed, I feel comfortable: I imagine it with impeccable jeans and a white shirt, very CK style, but also with floral blouses. In fact, men have complimented it.

It caught me by surprise, but it suits me. Sage and lavender carry the rhythm, with a touch of musk and ginger finishing it off with a soap-like scent. It’s that expensive, French kind, made with real herbs. I agree that it has nothing to do with current launches from big brands. I just needed this breath of freshness, woodiness. They aren’t the same, but as it dries, it reminds me a bit of CK One. Its trail and longevity are superior, at least on my skin. The bottle, transparent and simple, says exactly what it smells like. The exact opposite of the men’s version, which is sweet and synthetic. Nothing to compare. The image it gives me is of a girl or woman of any age in a white cotton t-shirt, jeans, wet hair, and no makeup. Simple, clean, pretty, though not impressive.

I tried it today after reading @LaDameDeNoir and @Karyukai said the same thing I wanted to say. I was shocked: the Obsessed scents aren’t symmetrical launches; the women’s version outshines the men’s by a mile, defies trends, and is much more special. The scent matches the advertising and the bottle. It has a nice, modernized lavender, far from the horrors of Luna Rossa or Mon Guerlain. It smells like expensive, aromatic soap, speaking of natural beauty. The Kate Moss era is perfect, I agree. Obsessed has the house stamp: that fresh, talc-like air and the serenity of their best-sellers. It reminded me of CK Be on a friend’s skin. If we wanted to give Obsessed maturity, punch, and soul, we’d get Silver Mountain Water, one of my favorites. I think CK Be was born from that idea. For the price, it’s a great option. I liked it a lot; this musky, ginger-nard Twilly should leave behind the boring Gabrielle… 8/10