Calvin Klein Obsession vs Yves Saint Laurent Opium 1977

Calvin Klein Obsession and Yves Saint Laurent Opium 1977 compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

ObsessionCalvin Klein19853.7★

86% alikevs

Opium 1977Yves Saint Laurent19774.0★

The difference in plain words

Obsession and Opium 1977 are very similar; both have Vanilla, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Obsession leans more musky, while Opium 1977 leans warm spicy. Opium 1977 lasts longer and projects more; Obsession gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingOpium 1977

Stronger projectionOpium 1977

Better perceived valueObsession

More of a night scentOpium 1977

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Obsession ● Opium 1977

Both share: Vanilla · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange · Peach · Sandalwood · Coriander · Cedar · Jasmine · Rose · Incense · Amber · Musk +1

Only in Obsession: Basil · Green Notes · Lemon · Spices · Oakmoss · Orange Blossom · Civet

Only in Opium 1977: Cloves · Pepper · West Indian Bay · Plum · Citruses · Carnation · Cinnamon · Patchouli +9

Community votes

Obsession ← · → Opium 1977

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 →

Opium 1977 +12

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 →

Opium 1977 +16

Price valueObsession +22

Night-nessOpium 1977 +11

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Obsession profile →Opium 1977 profile →