Question 1

What's the difference between Eau de Patchouli and Obsession?

Accepted Answer

Eau de Patchouli is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Reminiscence (2009) dominated by Amber accords. Obsession is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Calvin Klein (1985) leaning on Amber accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Eau de Patchouli or Obsession?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Eau de Patchouli scores 4.12/5 vs Obsession at 3.73/5. Obsession's standout strength: Distinctive cinnamon and spicy scent profile that stands out from typical fragrances. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Eau de Patchouli and Obsession smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Obsession: La communauté r/fragrance considère Obsession de manière généralement favorable, particulièrement pour son caractère distinctif de cannelle et d'épices qui le différencie des parfums grand public.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Eau de Patchouli or Obsession?

Accepted Answer

Obsession: Excellent longevity and projection with strong performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Eau de Patchouli vs Obsession?

Accepted Answer

Eau de Patchouli scores highest for all seasons wear; Obsession scores highest for winter wear. Eau de Patchouli leans daytime, Obsession leans evening.

Eau de Patchouli vs Obsession

Résumé de la comparaison

Uniques à Obsession (20)

Accords communs (5)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Obsession

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Attribut	Eau de Patchouli	Obsession
Marque	Reminiscence	Calvin Klein
Année	2009	1985
Évaluation	4.12	3.73
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	0	21