Calvin Klein Obsession for Men: released in 1986, warm spicy, woody and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Calvin Klein Obsession for Men dupe we found is L'Erbolario Meharées — 88% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Calvin Klein Obsession for Men dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Calvin Klein Obsession for Men | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Erbolario Meharées | 88% | about $35* (−22%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men | 82% | about $25* (−44%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic | 78% | about $25* (−44%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Paul Sebastian PS Fine Cologne | 78% | about $30* (−33%) | 8h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Yves Rocher Venice | 82% | about $30* (−33%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Captures the warm, powdery, and cinnamon-spiced essence of Calvin Klein Obsession for Men with a smoother, more refined amber finish.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, opens on Cinnamon and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,913 community ratings.
Evokes the same bold, spicy, and balsamic character found in Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, leaning into a classic, resinous warmth.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, opens on Lavender and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 730 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the heavy, balsamic, and spicy structure of Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, providing a similarly dense and classic experience.
It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 2,142 community ratings.
Shares the heavy, aromatic, and spicy DNA of Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, offering a similarly powerful and traditional masculine presence.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 810 community ratings.
A warm, amber-forward scent that mirrors the spicy and resinous depth of Calvin Klein Obsession for Men in a very similar style.
It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,035 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Calvin Klein Obsession for Men.
Paul Sebastian PS Fine Cologne, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Calvin Klein Obsession for Men.
L'Erbolario Meharées, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Calvin Klein Obsession for Men itself sells from $20.95 (120 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Erbolario Meharées saves you about $15 a year against Calvin Klein Obsession for Men. 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. Paul Sebastian PS Fine Cologne comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Calvin Klein Obsession for Men notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.