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Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette review

Calvin Klein's spicy woody eau de toilette with mandarin and bergamot over lavender, myrrh, spices, musk, sandalwood and patchouli.

By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026

Quality (40%)
8.5
Experience (25%)
8.0
Value (35%)
8.6

Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is the warm, spicy pick in the Calvin Klein lineup. Ulta Beauty describes it as a spicy oriental blend of herbs and rare woods, with mandarin and bergamot on top, lavender, myrrh and spices in the heart and musk, sandalwood and patchouli in the base. That profile suits cool weather and evenings better than offices or summer days, which is why it scores lower for experience than Eternity. It costs $115 for 4.0 oz, about $29 per ounce, and a 6.7 oz size is also listed. It was rated 4.5 from 229 Ulta reviews at our check. Buyers unsure about the spice can try a 0.5 oz bottle in the $45 mini gift set first. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

Who it is for

men who want a warm, spicy scent for evenings

Price

$115 for a 4.0 oz spray at Ulta Beauty as of November 2026.

$115.00 or Size: 4.0 oz 4.0 oz 6.7 oz
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

  • Fragrance family: Woody, scent type Woody Spices, per the Ulta Beauty listing
  • Top notes of mandarin and bergamot
  • Lavender, myrrh and spices heart
  • Musk, sandalwood and patchouli base
  • Listed in 4.0 and 6.7 oz sizes

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: $115 for 4.0 oz, about $29 per ounce
  • Strength: Warmest men's profile in the lineup, with myrrh and spices
  • Strength: Included as a 0.5 oz mini in the $45 gift set
  • Weakness: Spicy oriental profile is less versatile for daytime and heat
  • Weakness: Rated 4.5 from 229 Ulta reviews, fewer than Eternity
  • Weakness: Marked online only at Ulta

Key facts

  • Price: $115 (4.0 oz)
  • Concentration: Eau de toilette
  • Family: Woody
  • Key notes: Mandarin, lavender, myrrh, sandalwood, patchouli
  • Sizes: 4.0, 6.7 oz

Where it ranks

Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is No. 6 in our Best Calvin Klein Colognes verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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