Calvin Klein’s first attempt at a variation of one of his most popular men’s fragrances brings us Obsession Night for Men, a subtle new twist on an old favorite. Notes include crisp watery notes, pear, cardamom, nutmeg, suede, patchouli, vetiver, warm woods and vanilla.
Obsession Night for Men doesn’t resemble the original Obsession as much as it resembles Ferragamo for Men, but whereas Ferragamo opens with fig notes, Obsession Night offers a unique, watery pear note. It then moves on to a warm oriental base highlighted by a luxurious suede accord. The entire composition is well-blended and never really develops much…though frankly, it doesn’t have to. Although I’m not totally smitten with this scent, it has grown on me each time I’ve tested it. A much better scent than another CK variation, Eternity for Men Summer, I find this one to be less about “modern and sexy” and more about comfort.
Obsession Night for Men is a great big soft fuzzy blanket, just out of the dryer, soft, and smelling faintly of sweet, ripe fruit — it helps me relax and unwind. This is the scent I’ve reached for on cold nights after long days, and one I don’t mind re-applying over and over just to re-charge the comfort factor. Yes, the pear is prominent, and yes, the suede really does create a presence. The addition of nutmeg, the oddly named “crisp watery notes” and a touch of vanilla combine to make this newest Calvin Klein scent for men a success. Imagine the watery sweet notes of Truth for Men (if you haven’t tried this yet, you really should) combined with the warmer basenotes of Obsession and you’ll get an idea as to how Obsession Night for Men smells.
Calvin Klein Obsession Night for Men can be purchased at sephora and most major department stores.
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Great review, Marlen! Agree that ON's a comfort scent, and its lack of develop
Oops, sorry! Apparently, sending posts via cellphone doesn't work. I was just saying that the lack of development in ON doesn't bother me either because what I like the most about it are the fruity top notes and that particular moment when suede emerges and steals the show. After that, it's pretty much the same. I much prefer the perfection that is TRUTH for its green, fresh and sensual notes that are drug-like to me; and how come you haven't reviewed it yet? C'mon, pleeease…
Robin, I'm Mary from POL. Just wanted to tell you that I think your blog is marvelous; I learn so much from you. Keep up the great work!
Oops, so sorry Marlen…I meant to post this to Robin. I really enjoy your comments here as well, thanks!
Mary
Dusan – Thanks for the comments on ON – it took a few wearings, but now I'm hooked. And I agree, Truth for Men is incredible stuff. Stay tuned for a review!
Mary – thanks for visiting us at NST and commenting!
Thanks so much Mary, that is very kind of you!
Dear Marlen,
Excellent review! Personally, I think this is a great fragrance.
Does anybody out there think that the latest Axe fragrance, Unlimited, resembles this perfume?
Regards, J.
Hi Jim, I'm not familiar with that Axe scent, but I'll be sure to check it out while I'm out and about today!
I agree with your review but am still firmly in love with the original – to the point where I would love to take a bath in it (Cleopatra-style) and would probably like to be buried with a bottle alongside me for all eternity, not to be morbid but I think that it smells heavenly. Kathleen
This was my first fragrance!!!!!! (along with Curve… I know… I feel shame). At first, I didn't really like it. But now it's grown on me, quite a lot. I love the sweetness of the drydown.
You didn't like Eternity Summer? I thought it was FABULOUS! Honestly… I liked it quite a bit better than the original. I thought it was very evocative.
I have to agree with you about Eternity Summer: such a lovelly light edition. It makes the original feel heavier, though no less delightful and comforting to wear. If Obsession Night is like that as described, it could well appeal to me. In the meantime I await my first delivery of Truth For Men.