Obsession Night for Men (2005)
by Calvin Klein

Being a huge fan of Obsession for Men, I expected this to be a darker, maybe smokier version of the original amber powerhouse. Oh boy... WRONG! I think if you have tried the original and tested this, you will see where my disappointment is coming from. Were they trying to make a semi-aquatic out of Obsession? Vanilla base? Really?

Everybody speaks about the coconut note in this, but there is no coconut note listed in this. They mistake the mellow pear with certain spices in the opening that gives a foreign uniqueness to the first impression. But it is not coconut, trust me.

Everyone also says that this is a very 'commercial' release. However, I suppose when a commercial release is this captivating and satisfying, then there is no problem with being commercially safe. At the end of the day, if a scent smells good, it smells good. No matter how accessible it may be. Obsession Night for Men is just perfection between dark silk sheets under a moonless misty fog.

I am happy that I purchased a big bottle of it, which looks very chic next to his older brother, on my personal fragrance display.



PS: I am very happy that it is called Obsession Night and came in the same iconic Obsession bottle design, because that sublime bottle looks just as good in midnight blue, as it does in clear with amber juice. So suave.

Calvin Klein Obsession Night Men

When I first smelled CK Obsession Night I thought I smelt a coconut drink or even a coconut suntan lotion. This caught me off guard as the magazine page sample I had smelled of vanilla and I drew a parallel from Night Men to Armani Code. The pear note at the top is prominent, and I believe that is where I had mistaken the scent for coconut. Back to the comparison to Code, I can see where others may see it, as Night Men has this smooth sensual smell ( with vanilla) , but the two do not really smell alike.

I can say that after 8 months or so, I do not like Obsession Night at all. I expected something pleasant and wearable, but ended up getting a fragrance that is very poor. The overall scent is annoying to smell, and the pear note is ever prominent. Overall it is a fruity/vanilla scent that fits the sensual mode with a creamy/milky texture (likely caused by the vanilla).

It takes about an hour after application for the pear to not be as prominent, although the vanilla is still there. It is all a very ho-hum smell and perhaps maybe acceptable for me several years ago when I was content with a bottle of Ralph Lauren Polo Blue. So this is basically sweet fruits and vanilla (poorly done), although I am not the best at identifying notes.

Well, close to 3 hours later I am not crazy about ON. I blind bought my bottle, but if I smelled this painfully mediocre fragrance before, I would not have chosen to buy it. The pear note is not really there anymore, but it is not that good of a fragrance. Even though sweet fruits and vanilla may sound good on paper, it is not here. The longevity and projection are also weak. Stays close to the skin (4 sprays) and after 4 hours it is vaguely present. Thankfully I played it safe and bought a small bottle.

Where is the suede? Perhaps it is blending in with the entire accord or somewhere in the background of this milky fragrance. Thumbs down.

unique smelling fragrance... i also think its a perfume that is suitable for certain occasions... you cant wear it any time or any where......thumbs up

Synthetic and cheap. I felt ill just smelling this on my wrist during tests. CK fragrances are generally quite poor and to be generally avoided (with the odd exception). I imagine the combination of wearing this fragrance and then drinking alcohol, could be lethal.

A pleasant if unexciting addition to the Klein stable. The opening is slightly sweet and playful, giving the brief illusion that this will be delightfully subtle and light. Sadly, after an interesting beginning, this drifts into the middle notes without the addition of anything worthy of note. The restraint of the Vanilla in the base ensures that there is no cloying sweetness in the drydown, but the base lacks the necessary boldness of some potent ingredients to give it the necessary depth. I see little connection with the original Obsession, which although not to my taste, certainly had some originality. Obsession Night seems pointless to me.