Calvin Klein Obsession (1985) Vintage Hall of Fame Fragrance Review💪🐏 #calvinklein #vintageperfume

This is my full review of Calvin Klein Obsession from 1985 created by Jean Guichard under the tutelage of Ann Gottlieb. Marketed to women but easily wearable by men in my humble opinion.

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Other Fragrances Discussed During This Episode:
Jean Desprez Bal a Versailles
Lagerfeld Cologne (Classic)
Calvin by Calvin Klein
Must de Cartier
Lagerfeld KL
Lagerfeld KL Homme
Krazy Krizia

[betsywestbrook]

Why does Obsession get down played ? It is still probably one of the only scents that doesnt change into something slightly nasty smelling after you wear it for a little time . The only thing I have ever worn where strangers havw literally asking what are you wearing. Its amazing.

[jupitersdreaming]

I have several vintage bottles hoarded. The best is the one with the built- in sprayer and I ration myself with that one. The initial green is gorgeous and takes me back straight to the eighties when I first smelled it. Obsession reminds me of listening to Kate Bush Hounds of Love on vinyl on warm summer nights and I wear it now as a protective comforting elixir when I get down with the modern world. I agree about the new formulation- tested it in store and was dismayed at its lack of depth and its cheap synthetic vibe.

[Indecencealicia]

Men’s and women’s Obsession are my jam ❤❤❤

[keeleye]

Hell yeah, Obsession for Men! I first wore this fragrance by way of Bath and Body Works Woodland; I had the bar of soap, shower gel, body spray, everything. Then when it was discontinued I learned it was really just a clone of Obsession. I was smart and got one of the older Calvin Klein Cosmetics formulations, and it's great. But because of how memories formed as a kid goes, I still get a warm feeling of nostalgia when I see old Woodland products pop up on eBay, even though it was just a clone. Funny now nostalgia sets in our brain.

[saabreplay]

It’s totally cool that you did this video Ramsey. Thank you so much.

[saabreplay]

This is an old-time favor of mine. Totally love this one.

[D-bow]

Ram, you look great 👍 can tell you’ve been working out. Nice 😊

[stephand.]

Obsession is one of the few womans fragrances that I frequently wear as a man. Still love the current version by Coty. It is much better than my vintage version by Lancaster (early 2000). Still the best are my vintage Cologne Spray and my vintage EDP Splash by CK Cosmetics.

[Viviane-yq]

Obsession is really obsessive!
There was a redesign in 2012, which completely transformed it, with it came the translucent lid. The version with the matte lid and golden rim (vintage) is wonderful.
There's something more synthetic about the reformulated fragrance, which I didn't like.
It seems to me that the reformulation came with the sale of manufacturing rights to Coty by Calvin Klein.
I'm 47 years old and have been using it since I was 18, when I fell in love with this iconic fragrance!

[scent_jeannie]

Wore the men’s one in the 90s - classic!

Thank you my friend! Men's version is so nice...!

[Recharg]

Great review as always 👏🏻 cannot wait for the Obsession for men full review, the perfume that started all of my journey and transformed me into an “obsessed” fraghead. Thanks for all the good work and passion you put in all of your vids, God bless you Ramsey ✌🏻

[brianackin]

I tracked down a 1990 version of the EDP for $30 USD which was never used. There is simply no comparison to the modern. Rounder, richer, and deeper in every way. I would love smelling this on people so it is a shame it was banned in offices. Maybe the aging process has also softened it a bit. I like these deep dives into vintage fragrances from the 70s, 80s, 90s. Keep them coming. Cheers!

[manlyscents]

A drug mule would find good use for that 5ml bottle when it's empty

[abdoumhp]

hi, I just discovered the Calvin Klein obsession for women it was lying around in my collection I had never smelled it and this evening I tried it and it's really not bad 👍 a man can wear it without problem it's spicy amber and I notice burnt caramel notes and something slightly minty

[scp]

Hey Ramsey - loved this review! I have to go back and watch a number of yours over the last weeks - I've been dealing with the BS of real life - and had no time. (I do wish the real world was as carefree and as fun as the perfume world!) Anyhoo - I got obsessed with Obsession - esp the vintage - last year - and after watching your vid just now - I think I bought well for once. I have a nearly full 3.4oz bottle of the original cologne from the Calvin Klein corporation (it has the coolest feature - the sprayer is built in to the cap - although the cover of my sprayer is a bit rickety but oh well). I also have a nearly full 1.7oz bottle of the original CKCorp edp splash. You are right - in both the cologne and the vintage splash, the herbal top notes are definitely there - and I just love 'em! I do own s'tons of the Coty version of Obsession as well - the thing I started my Obsession journey with - but I think I'm going to sell all that lot because you are right there too - not as good. The Coty stuff smells like root beer to me...Anyway, as usual, I agree with everything you say here - congrats on nearly 8K subs - you deserve way the hell more - no other reviewer works as hard for his people - or is as clearly passionate about perfume! Appreciate you!

[jonpondi]

Bravo! Excellent homage to Obsession, exceptional verbal perceptual description of the scent! The fur!! Yes that’s it, the wild unwashed fur. Your verbal description of scent is masterful and second to none. The history the stories, great stuff man! Femme is another one. I have an old Must de Cartier, very skanky; Obsession an 80s version of skankiness more refined. Thanks!

[Puddycat]

I love this perfume so much. The vintage one . I have a half bottle of the vintage. I wish I could find more so I can wear it more often. It’s a masterpiece for sure

[roxanarox]

Ese Obsesión cuando se lanzó fue un furor!!!! Gran impacto, tan bello era! Muy acertada tu alusión a Duran Duran mi banda favorita de esa época
Claro, ni Obession ya es lo quera, ni Simon Le Bon tampoco. todo se ha degradado😢
Mencionaste a GIORGIO BH, que GRAN perfume LO AMO!

[justaddlight]

I know quite a few women preferred wearing the men's version after the year 2000. Very sad that I've never tried the vintage women's version, but methinks I would've liked it. Definitely am a fan of Must de Cartier. The context in your reviews is always second to none Ramsey. 👌Best in the comm imo.