Design House: Calvin Klein. Fragrance Notes: Mandarin and spice with low tones of musk sandalwood and amber. Year Introduced: 1986. Recommended Use: Daytime. A casual but distinctive daytime scent from the iconic Calvin Klein Obsession cologne for men is a spicy moderate fragrance that balances its citrus notes with musky undertones. First introduced by Calvin Klein in 1988 Obsession for men has a rich appealing construction that combines dominant notes of spice and mandarin with low tones of musk amber and sandalwood. This appealing and resonant fragrance is the perfect choice for a broad variety of daytime events.