Calvin Klein Obsession vs Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum

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

ObsessionCalvin Klein19853.7★

86% alikevs

Shalimar Eau de ParfumGuerlain19904.0★

The difference in plain words

Obsession and Shalimar Eau de Parfum are very similar; both have Vanilla, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Obsession leans more aromatic, while Shalimar Eau de Parfum leans citrus. Obsession gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingAbout the same

Stronger projectionObsession

Better perceived valueObsession

More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

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 Parfum

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 Parfum: Citruses · Iris · Patchouli · Leather · Opoponax · Tonka Bean

Community votes

Obsession ← · → Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

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

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Obsession +3

Sillage / projection

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 +5

Price valueObsession +23

Night-ness≈ even

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Obsession profile →Shalimar Eau de Parfum profile →