Obsession has been around since the 80's, and it smells like it too. That's not a bad thing, I rather enjoyed most of the powerhouse fragrances like this, be it for men or women. Obsession is one of those fragrances marketed for women, but men can easily wear this one too. The scent is one that sticks with you like an old friend, and it is a unique, memorable one. The longevity and strength of this doesn't seem quite the same as it was in the 80's though. I'm afraid this one seems to have seen some reformulation sometime, though I can't prove it. It just doesn't quite have the same vibe it did back then. It's still a great fragrance though.