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Calvin Klein Obsession vs Jean Desprez Bal a Versailles

Calvin Klein Obsession and Jean Desprez Bal a Versailles compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

ObsessionCalvin Klein19853.7★
84% alikevs
Bal a VersaillesJean Desprez19624.2★

The difference in plain words

Obsession and Bal a Versailles are very similar; both have Vanilla, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Obsession leans more aromatic, while Bal a Versailles leans white floral. Obsession gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionObsession
Better perceived valueObsession
More of a night scentBal a Versailles

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 ● Bal a Versailles
AmberPowderyWoodyWarm SpicyMuskyAnimalicBalsamicAromatic
Both share: Vanilla · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange · Lemon · Sandalwood · Cedar · Orange Blossom · Jasmine · Rose · Amber · Civet · Musk +1
Only in Obsession: Basil · Green Notes · Peach · Spices · Coriander · Oakmoss · Incense
Only in Bal a Versailles: Bulgarian Rose · Rosemary · Neroli · Cassia · Leather · Ylang-Ylang · Orris Root · Patchouli +5

Community votes

Obsession ← · → Bal a Versailles
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 +3
73
70
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 +5
60
55
Price valueObsession +15
75
60
Night-nessBal a Versailles +4
65
69
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Obsession profile →Bal a Versailles profile →