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Calvin Klein Obsession vs Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne

Calvin Klein Obsession and Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

ObsessionCalvin Klein19853.7★
81% alikevs
Shalimar Eau de CologneGuerlain19254.4★

The difference in plain words

Obsession and Shalimar Eau de Cologne are very similar; both have Vanilla, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Obsession leans more warm spicy, while Shalimar Eau de Cologne leans citrus. Obsession lasts longer and projects more; it is more of an evening scent; it gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingObsession
Stronger projectionObsession
Better perceived valueObsession
More of a night scentObsession

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Obsession ● Shalimar Eau de Cologne
AmberWoodyPowderyBalsamicVanillaSmokyCitrusWarm Spicy
Both share: Vanilla · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange · Lemon · Sandalwood · Cedar · Jasmine · Rose · Incense · Civet · Musk · Vetiver
Only in Obsession: Basil · Green Notes · Peach · Spices · Coriander · Oakmoss · Orange Blossom · Amber
Only in Shalimar Eau de Cologne: Iris · Patchouli · Leather · Opoponax · Benzoin · Peru Balsam

Community votes

Obsession ← · → Shalimar Eau de Cologne
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Obsession +16
73
57
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Obsession +17
60
43
Price valueObsession +12
75
63
Night-nessObsession +21
65
44
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine