Obsession
meets Tam Dao.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Spices · Sandalwood · Cedar · Rose · Amber
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with amber; Eau de toilette leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Calvin Klein ObsessionConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque Tam DaoEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de toilette |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | United States | France |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 1985 | 2003 |
| Leading accords | amber · warm spicy · woody | woody · aromatic · powdery |
| Notes unique to this record | Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Peach, Lemon, Coriander, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Incense, Vanilla, Civet, Musk, Vetiver | Italian Cypress, Myrtle, Brazilian Rosewood, White Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.91 · 3,873 votes | 2.81 · 1,713 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.78 · 4,065 votes | 1.95 · 1,904 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Obsession
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Tam Dao
Eau de toilette · US listing
Alcohol denat. (sd alcohol 40-b) - Parfum (fragrance) - Aqua (water) - Linalool - Limonene
Source: Diptyque official US product page · Checked 2026-09-21
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed amber and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de toilette
Start here if the listed woody and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.