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Calvin Klein Obsession vs Yves Saint Laurent Nu

Calvin Klein Obsession and Yves Saint Laurent Nu compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

ObsessionCalvin Klein19853.7★
79% alikevs
NuYves Saint Laurent20014.3★

The difference in plain words

Obsession and Nu have a fair amount in common; both have Bergamot, Sandalwood and Jasmine. Obsession leans more animalic, while Nu leans fresh spicy.

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

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 ● Nu
Warm SpicyAmberWoodyAromaticPowderySmokyMuskyBalsamic
Both share: Bergamot · Sandalwood · Jasmine · Incense · Musk · Vetiver
Only in Obsession: Vanilla · Basil · Mandarin Orange · Green Notes · Peach · Lemon · Spices · Coriander +6
Only in Nu: Cardamom · Black Pepper · Orchid · Frankincense

Community votes

Obsession ← · → Nu
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Not enough votes for the right fragrance here.
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Not enough votes for the right fragrance here.
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Not enough votes for the right fragrance here.
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male
Not enough votes for the right fragrance here.

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Obsession +73
73
0
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 +60
60
0
Price valueObsession +75
75
0
Night-nessNu +7
65
72
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Obsession profile →Nu profile →