The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and fresh spicy. Nutmeg and plum at the top, tuberose and jasmine in the middle and sandalwood and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Secret Obsession notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Calvin Klein Secret Obsession EDP
Secret Obsession EDP is made by Calvin Klein. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
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Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Secret Obsession longevity
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Givenchy Amarige and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety. Base notes like sandalwood and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
What Secret Obsession costs
In Europe it costs about €58, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Givenchy Amarige and Lancôme Variety.
Perfumes that smell like Secret Obsession
These perfumes have a close smell: Givenchy Amarige (11 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (10 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (10 shared notes) and Jil Sander #4 (10 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Secret Obsession come out?
It came out in 2008.
What kind of scent is Secret Obsession?
A scent built on woody and fresh spicy.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.