Calvin Klein Obsession for Men After Shave 125ml
The Obsession accord - spiced amber, mandarin and vanilla - in an after-shave that applies lighter and sits closer than a spray.
Choose an option
- After-Shave
- Spiced Amber
- Close-Wearing
- 125ml
Only 2 left in stock
Fragrance notes
Top notes
Mandarin, Bergamot, Lavender
Heart notes
Nutmeg, Coriander, Sandalwood
Base notes
Amber, Vanilla, Musk
The format people forgot.
An after-shave applies lighter and sits closer than a spray, which suits a spiced amber accord that would be a lot at full strength. It also does the thing after-shave is meant to do - go on straight after the razor.
- Lighter application
- Close wear
- Classic accord
How it wears
Splashes on lighter than a spray and sits close to the skin. The spice is present without the projection an EDT would give it.
Key ingredients
Spiced Amber
The Obsession signature - warm and resinous, and the reason the accord has lasted since the eighties.
Mandarin
The citrus opening that keeps the amber from being heavy from the first moment.
Vanilla
The soft base that rounds out the spice, giving the accord its comfort.
About the product
Calvin Klein's Obsession for Men After Shave delivers a classic accord in a format that has largely fallen out of fashion.
The Obsession accord is spiced amber with mandarin and vanilla - warm, resinous and distinctly of its era in the best sense. At full eau de toilette strength it is a fragrance with real presence.
An after-shave changes that. It applies lighter, sits closer to the skin and projects far less, which suits a spiced amber that would otherwise be a lot for daytime or an office. It is also, straightforwardly, what after-shave is for - applied to the face directly after shaving rather than to pulse points hours later.
At 125ml it is generously sized for a format meant to be used liberally.
Splash into the palms and pat onto the face after shaving. Expect two to four hours of wear - shorter than a spray by design, and easily topped up.
Why we stock it
An after-shave rather than a spray is a format most people have forgotten, and it has real advantages - lighter application, closer wear, and it does the job an after-shave is actually meant to do.
Product information
- Brand
- Calvin Klein
Care & Use
Apply to clean skin immediately after shaving. Smooth over the face and neck; do not rinse. Avoid broken skin.
Product details
Product details
- Brand
- Calvin Klein
- Product type
- Fragrance
- SKU
- calvin-klein-obsession-men-after-shave-125ml-125-ml
- Volume
- 125 ml
Frequently asked questions
How is after-shave different from EDT?
Lower fragrance concentration and a formulation meant to go on the face after shaving. It applies lighter, sits closer and lasts less time.
How long does it last?
Two to four hours. That is the format rather than a shortcoming - after-shave is designed to be lighter.
Will it sting after shaving?
Some after-shaves do, particularly on freshly shaved skin. Applying to slightly damp rather than dry skin reduces it.
Can I use it as a fragrance instead?
Yes - many people do, precisely because it is a lighter, closer version of a strong accord.
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