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Obsession Night Woman fragrance
Calvin Klein

Obsession Night Woman

EDP Feminine · 2005 · by Christophe Laudamiel, Jacques Cavallier
6.4 /10

Obsession Night Woman scores 7/10 for longevity and performs best in Cold conditions.

Best in Cold 7/10 longevity
From USD 50–100From EUR 46–92From GBP 40–79From PKR 10,000–18,000From AED 200–350From INR 4,150–8,300From SAR 188–375
7 Longevity
6 Sillage
6 Versatility
7 Value
6 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Vanilla Amber Woody Floral
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Bergamot2Bitter Ora…3AngelicaGardeniaHEART NOTES30–120 min1Jasmine2Rose3Lily of th…SandalwoodBASE NOTES2h+1Vanilla2Amber3Tonka BeanCashmere W…
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileVanillaAmberWoodyFloralPowderyACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Evening Date Night Special Occasion
Seasons
Fall Winter

Climate Performance

Avg 6 / 10
Extreme Heat
4/10
Average
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
5/10
Average
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
6/10
Good
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
7/10
Good
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
8/10
Excellent
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A sensual, mysterious flanker to the classic Obsession, offering a softer, more vanillic nocturnal take.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Best reserved for cooler evenings or air-conditioned environments in hotter climates, as its warm, ambery notes can become overwhelming.

How It Compares

Often compared to other warm vanilla-amber fragrances for evening wear, but with a unique bitter orange and white floral twist.

The Controversy

Some found it too far removed from the original Obsession, losing its signature spicy intensity.

Calvin Klein Obsession Night Woman: What You Need to Know

Some fragrances become dominant because they deserve to be. Obsession Night Woman by Calvin Klein is that kind of fragrance — an EDP whose Vanilla, Amber, Woody, Floral, Powdery character, engineered by Christophe Laudamiel, Jacques Cavallier and launched in 2005, has earned its standing through consistent performance rather than marketing alone. This review provides the data to evaluate it properly: scores, climate results and pricing, not adjectives.

A sensual, mysterious flanker to the classic Obsession, offering a softer, more vanillic nocturnal take.

How Obsession Night Woman Smells: Notes & Development

Obsession Night Woman opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Angelica, Gardenia and White Flowers — the first impression as it hits the skin. As the opening settles, the composition pivots to its heart of Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood. The final act — the part that outlasts the working day — is Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Cashmere Wood.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Vanilla, Amber, Woody, Floral, Powdery — easy to place and easy to wear.

Performance: Longevity, Sillage & Versatility

Longevity (7/10): Obsession Night Woman delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 5–8 hours. A midday touch-up is rarely necessary but can extend the experience on special occasions.

Sillage (6/10): Obsession Night Woman projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (6/10): Obsession Night Woman is context-aware, performing well across a range of situations without feeling mismatched. It thrives in its intended context but may feel mismatched further outside that sweet spot.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $50 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

Obsession Night Woman Across Five Climate Zones

Of the five climate zones we score, Obsession Night Woman does best in cold (Murree, New York) at 8/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) at 4/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

Best reserved for cooler evenings or air-conditioned environments in hotter climates, as its warm, ambery notes can become overwhelming.

Its average across all five zones is 6/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

Obsession Night Woman is best suited to Evening, Date Night, Special Occasion. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Obsession Night Woman performs best in Fall, Winter. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Often compared to other warm vanilla-amber fragrances for evening wear, but with a unique bitter orange and white floral twist.

Obsession Night Woman Price Guide

Internationally, Obsession Night Woman sits at $50–$100. That is a genuinely accessible price point — a bottle that can be worn daily and repurchased without ceremony.

Regional pricing: PKR 10,000–18,000 in Pakistan, AED 200–350 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Macy's, Ulta, Sephora. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Faces. Pakistan: Scentsation, Junaid Jamshed.

Verdict

Obsession Night Woman earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 6.4/10 puts Obsession Night Woman in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Some found it too far removed from the original Obsession, losing its signature spicy intensity.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Obsession Night Woman last?

Obsession Night Woman has a longevity score of 7/10. On average skin, expect 5–8 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Obsession Night Woman worth the price?

At around $50, Obsession Night Woman by Calvin Klein is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Obsession Night Woman smell like?

Obsession Night Woman is characterised by Vanilla, Amber, Woody, Floral, Powdery accords. Opening with Bergamot and Bitter Orange, the heart revolves around Jasmine and Rose, settling into a base of Vanilla and Amber.

Is Obsession Night Woman good for hot or humid weather?

Obsession Night Woman was not designed for extreme heat (score: 5/10). In genuinely hot climates, reserve it for cooled indoor environments or evening wear.

Is Obsession Night Woman for men or women?

Obsession Night Woman is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.