Calvin Klein Dark Obsession, released in 2013, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Calvin Klein Dark Obsession: vanilla, aromatic and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Calvin Klein Dark Obsession we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:
While more classic and spicy, it shares the same DNA and amber-heavy foundation that defines the Dark Obsession experience.
It shares its woody, amber and aromatic accords with Calvin Klein Dark Obsession, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,359 community ratings.
This fragrance evokes a similar dark, resinous, and mysterious vibe, making it a suitable alternative for those who enjoy the base of the reference.
It shares its amber, aromatic and woody accords with Calvin Klein Dark Obsession, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,075 community ratings.
Offers a lighter, more modern take on the aromatic and woody themes found in the original, maintaining a similar masculine character.
It shares its amber, woody and aromatic accords with Calvin Klein Dark Obsession, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 618 community ratings.
Shares the sweet, spicy, and aromatic qualities that make the reference so approachable, though it leans slightly more youthful and energetic.
It shares its amber, aromatic and woody accords with Calvin Klein Dark Obsession, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 7,633 community ratings.
This scent captures a similar dark, woody, and aromatic profile to Calvin Klein Dark Obsession, offering a sophisticated and moody experience at a lower price.
It shares its aromatic, woody and musky accords with Calvin Klein Dark Obsession, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 394 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
S.T. Dupont Noir, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Calvin Klein Dark Obsession.
Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Calvin Klein Dark Obsession.
S.T. Dupont Noir, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Calvin Klein Obsession for Men actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Calvin Klein Dark Obsession. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Calvin Klein Obsession for Men comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Calvin Klein Dark Obsession notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.