Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein

sherapop

Subtlety has never been a salient feature or strongpoint of Calvin Klein perfumes--nor was it ever meant to be--and of all the CK classics, OBSESSION wins the award for least subtle frag. It's about as in your face as they come. Years ago, I owned a bottle of OBSESSION oil (bath oil? body oil? not sure...) which smelled so scary from a distance that I could not even bear to open it! For this reason, I was intrigued by the possibility of a SECRET OBSESSION. What could such a thing be?

Well, this is not 1985, so already the loudness and the tatoo quality are gone, banished by marketing exigencies. What we have in SECRET OBSESSION is a relatively tame oriental woody with only the faintest resemblance to its namesake. And that is a good thing, since to my nose OBSESSION was more like FATAL ATTRACTION: "If you don't want me, then I'm going to stalk you for the rest of your life!!!!"

SECRET OBSESSION is a warm, woody oriental which features nutmeg upfront and immediately, giving this fragrance an initially somewhat masculine edge. But the vanilla soon swoops in, aided by the plum, rose, and tuberose, to turn things around. In the end, a sweet, spicy-woody drydown remains, with the nutmeg lingering and mingling with the vanilla and the wood. I like it. This is something that I could and would wear in winter. The nutmeg would be too much in the heat, I think.

SECRET OBSESSION? Not so secret. Not so obsessional. But likeable enough. Unless you happen not to like nutmeg!

amber_glow

I finally got my courage and tried this today. I m talking about encouragement because years ago I tested the original obsession it became horribly strong and spicy on me lasting for 3 days. But when I saw secret obsession on the counter I decided to give it a shot.

It resembles the original one, unique spicy and powerful but definitely softer and more wearable which is a plus.

However, I wish it had a tiny bit of a floral note that would make this perfume more sophisticated and playful, and it would be an adorable fragnance...
Right now it smells synthethicly, too spicy and soapy thanks to sandalwood.

But it seems like if you use this scent, you will be remembered with it. People will recognize this smell as "yours" if they sniff it in somewhere else.. It is that unique.

efm

There is little doubt that this is in the same family as Obsession, the amber heritage comes through loud and strong, very strong.

However, I find this a little more versatile than the original Obsession, which when worn outdoors screams its presence. It is completely incongruous.

Secret Obsession is also very much an indoors, intimate fragrance. I wouldn't wear it to work or for fine dining.

It is VERY strong and lasts for hours.

I like the spicy notes and woody drydown but found the floral notes a little too dominant.
If you like the original and perphaps EL Cinnabar, then I believe you will enjoy this.
Just please don't sit next to me at a wine tasting or a crowded train because neither of us will escape unscathed.

Will I buy it ? Yes I will because there are times when I want impact, but I will treat it like the dynamite it is. A very delicate hand is required.
NOT FOR TEENS OR 20S ? Caution to those fabulous ladies who drench themselves in Youthdew or Georgio.

bamboowu

I finally had a chance to get this perfume, I bought it unsniffed - had high hopes - and yet, my feelings on this one are mixed.

On me the fragrance is not very strong,..and in a couple of hours I can barely detect it. It is a nice perfume, I do like it, it reminds me of the fragrance of mulled cider.

I can smell the plum and roses..and vanilla. It did not have the sillage of say the original Obsession...nor the lasting power, at least not on me. I must admit I was expecting more. Still, it is a nice pleasant fragrance that I will wear, and reapply a little bit more often.

I still love your perfumes Calvin, but this one did not really leave me in love with it. Just like - not love

sharyssa

Smells like a food spice to cook with and has a soapy dry down.I really don't like this fragrance I think a guy could wear this easily.

soniamcalear

Would somebody please be so kind as to PM me and tell me how much different this is from the original obsession. I think original obesession is a bit too spicy for me and it kind of turns me off but I haste in purchasing the secret obesession if its anything like the original obsession. Thank you so much!

zvoncica

I was obsessed with a thought that Obsession is strong perfume. I approached to it (carefully) several days ago. Here is flow of my thoughts afterwards...

Sexy Eva is sitting on the kitchen floor next to refrigerator. Hungry like a wolf. And a bit h****. Mickey takes his glasses out of the shirt pocket and opens the fridge. Tells her to close her eyes. Gives her nutmeg butter. Dry and sweet. Little old, since it had no cap on. He opens a jar with plums, dry also. And little outdated. While she is chewing the plums he burns couple of incense sticks and rose perfumed candle. Don’t open your eyes yet, you have one last thing to try. Vanilla pudding.

"I am still hungry" she says. "There is nothing left. I spend all the money to buy Secret Obsession for your birthday!""I sad I wanted Tendre Poison!" Mickey closes the fridge saying "You are deliriant from nutmeg, should go to sleep"

The scenario is fiction, the truth is, I don’t like Secret Obsession for being overly spicy and unpleasant at the beginning. Slightly rotten to my perception and cinnamon enriched. This is not strong and long-lasting perfume, but for sure is one of a kind experience.
My excuses to all CK lovers!

eilismaireg

don't know what possessed me to spend 30 quid on this. I bought it when it came out and before I really got into fragrance. I liked the initial spicy blast, I think but now feel it's too harsh and synthetic, not soft or complex enough though on the face of it it would tick the boxes that I like.

perfumes_addict

i admit this is oriental, but i find it to spicy to wear. at first it's very sharp and after the drydown settles, all i feel are the spices. too much of them... and something synthetic.

guest_alexanna7

Oriental amber vanilla with spices.when i want a oriental day frag.love it.got cologne with amber mont st michel.reminds me of that.

Lemale75

To beauty_girl:

I think this smells like "Umeshu" wich is a plum liquor from japan...that with a sweet rose and jasmin note...is dark like i said before and it suits me very well (based on other people opinions of course)and i think it will suit a very very sexy, daring, provocative woman! : )

beauty_girl

To Lemale75:
This one is a little bit to compare with rum and cocoa cola.

fragrance_is_happiness

There are very few perfumes that I can't stand and this is one of them. Something that puts me off so much that it is an absolute scrubber. Probably the nutmeg in there... Too spicy and not good spicy also... pass!

Lemale75

I just bought it, is quite mesmerizing, and it has a nice liquor note that is not listed but i swear is there! bought at a good price i dont wear it yet but as soon as i do i will tell more...but so far is amazing.

smells like plum liquor with rose and vanilla...i like it, but it feels like i have smelled before...masculine and a little bit dark.

vincy_gal

I was very surprised by it since I don't like the regular Obsession. I am still trying to make up my mind on this one. I found it to be different from so many of the new arrivals this year.

eranaral

Reminds me of walking into a lush cosmetics store with all their scented soaps and bubble bars. Sweet nutmeg, jasmine, and vanilla are the obvious notes.

Shortly after, it moves on to vanilla and amber and stays there for the rest of the ride. Its a warm one. The lasting is ok 3-4 hours.

taylor

i´ve acctually changed my mind about this perfume (when i sprayed it on my wrists instead of on a piece of paper). not sure if i find it as super-sexy as is´t supposed to be, but it´s spicy and warm.

violet-anhthu

I love Euphoria perfume but i don't like Secret Obsession. Currently I 'm wearing it and i feel head each. It seem too much alcohol. Maybe it is suitable for man not women. Sorry, CK

guest_Jenna

The smell on the applicator is very pretty -creamy,powdery with some spice.When first sprayed it is very sharp, after an half an hour it completely disappears. It doesn't reach the dry down which is could have been something like the scent on the applicator.

miszliz

got it as a birthdaypresent and i love it its nothing like my other perfumes way more spicy. its very addictive and very sensual, i didnt expect i would like this.only for real intense moments
to connect special intimate memories on it. so i dont think woman should wear it
outside their bedroom, it would loose the meaning of it.. the smell wouldnt make sense

taylor

i´m not sure about this one. it´s a little too sweet and spicy, almost makes me sneaze! i do not think it smells manly, though. it´s way too sweet for that

marinadinatata

I had the classic Obsession, so this one, with my favorite Eva Mendes in the promotion, and the gorgeous bottle, ohh i had to have it.Without smelling it, grabbed a bottle(big one too!!) from the duty free in an airport,then home, after a shower applied it and OMG!!!! it was stinking on me!!!!! (of course it was there forever, like all perfumes you dont like!) I immediatelly gave it to a friend of mine, and it was ok on her... shame, must be just my skin....

sofiii

First spray get me a really masculine (dead straight masculine, not the sweet cute average guy perfume masculine--say like Euphoria Man) scent. I get a lot nutmeg and spicy kind of scent instantly. I can’t smell anything rosy or plumy. I guess the nutmeg is really dominant at the start.

Then after 5 minutes, when the scent starts to settle down, I don’t feel that against it, and actually I start to like it a little bit. I can smell something dark, woody, mysterious, maybe a little bit seductive (but nothing like your usual cameral/chocolate/sugary sexy seductive), it’s purely something makes me curious and want to know more. Soon the jasmine will come and balance out the strong masculine feeling a little bit.

It is a strong and hypnotizing-in-its-own-way perfume in my definition, even in the relatively softer dry down; I still get a lot of woody scent, with a tiny bit vanilla sweetness: sensual and dark.

Even though it’s not the ‘usual’ female perfume I would really love to wear, but I can wear it, and somehow I feel really different and kinda like to wear it occasionally at night—to mentally teleport myself to somewhere totally new.

Secret Obsession somehow reminds me Crystal Noir by Versace. However, personally I like Crystal Noir more, it’s more feminine.

Anyways, if you like dark mysterious and unusual scent, before you let Secret Obsession pass, let it develop on your skin, be patient and maybe you’ll start to appreciate it at some point.

c3c

This perfume smells interesting at first but there is a heavy cedar note reminiscent of cedar planks or a cedar chest. Not for me.

perfumesheep

In my opinion this fragrance gets far too many bad reviews what I really don´t understand.Also it seems to not sell well as almost every shop has it on sale or sells it at very good prices.
I am not so much into oriental fragrances but Secret Obsession impressed my at once. It is very spicy but fresh at the same time.It´s deep and warm but has also some kind of lightness.On me it lasts quite good which is rare.I consider it being wearable all year round.

a bit vintage

I really like Secret Obsession. I thought it might be too masculine, but no, it's just right. Love the nutmeg, love the plum, and also the tuberose. There is just enough vanilla to make this a warm, smoldering incensy fragrance. It's a keeper for me.

soulflwr

I expected this to be daring and sexy, because that's what I've been hearing. Unfortunately, it is not. To me, it's not even all that interesting. I guess compared to all the fruity and Aquatic florals that have been really popular as of late, it can be described as sexy....but I have smelled this before. It very strongly reminds me of a perfume my mother used to have in the late 80's/early 90's...I wish I could remember what it was called. Anyway, I'm glad I got a tester before I bought it because, to me it's another fragrance that smells too much like just a perfume, instead of it's own unique scent.

And it doesn't last that long.

sofiapap

I am captivated by the tuberose and jasmine scents by opening the bottle.Then the perfume dries out to sweet deep amber-vanilla.It is
an oriental aroma that tops best of all last year.Just try it.

hannah18

It's been one year since this perfume was launched and still it is my favourite, my number one. I understand why some people might not like it, because it's all about the chemistry, the right personality and the place you choose to wear this amazing fragrance. I once did the mistake of wearing it on a night out to a club, a place for smokers. I don't smoke, but from that experience I found out that it turns bitter, having the smell of dried leafs and strong alcoholic drinks.

But Secret Obsession is magic when wore at the right time and place. I know it makes wonders on autumn days or at night, when you go out on a romantic date or just for a walk at dawn. It is indeed elegant, having the power of warming up the souls in the colder days.

Amanda79

I finally had the pleasure of trying Secret Obsession today. I stood in the store completely stunned of how enchanting it smelled. It reminded me of burning incense! I was expecting something not so hot. This is tantalizing and sexy! If this doesn't smell passionate and bewitching I don't know what does!

Yeah, its spicy but it goes flawlessly with tuberose and jasmine. The "Secret" must be in the spice, plum and vanilla. The tuberose is a "stand-up" strong character unlike its usual delicate stance. I've never smelled a more stunning tuberose based fragrance since Robert Piquet - Fracas.

Secret Obsession is for a woman with a strong character. Best for the night and winter as it is pretty strong with excellent silage. It has all the class and elegance needed for formal situations yet dark and witchy enough to wear to clubs or parties. I personally would wear this on a romantic date. It's sure to entice and seduce any man into your spell!

Silvery

Interesting, certainly not that conventional one...
We have a "Sport" named chocolate bar in my country, this perfume reminds me of that, because Sport contains rum and Secret Obsession gives me the impression of rum&chocolate in a very pleasant and delicious way.
I agree with those who said this perfume is a head-turner. It is! You won't be unnoticed wearing this. I recommend it for a confident woman who knows what she wants... Personally, I would be happy, if I got this as a present ;)

tanshi

too strong and smell so old lady for me it's not sexy nor sensual at all and it smell like to much wood , the original Obssesion is sooooooo much better

clairdelune

I don't get where Calvin and company were coming from on this one. It bears no resemblance to the original Obsession that I can see and to me it's just too spicy, too sweet, too heavy...too much. I do think the brown bottle is rather pretty, but otherwise, I just can't recommend this one.

Malegria

A plum that`s too sweet, and it`s spiced not yet enough for my taste.
It`s like there is something missing in it to make it attractive enough to make me want to have it.
It is like a good artist that chose a banality for a theme of his painting...
Will try it again, but I don`t have high expectations.

mnesli

this is The most sexiest parfume in the world!!! Hey women , buy one more CK S.O

amelie

I love the irresistible aroma, reminded me of Youth Dew Amber Nude... great in combination with body lotion, as if you soaked in the finest cognac or mousse.
I love the plum part, but vanilla may be responsible for rich and warm touch at the end, definitely not a champion of longevity. Not so provocative, in my opinion an intriguing fragrance, you can even imagine a few drops on the men's skin.
Dark and mystic only in the beginning, later has the color of bitter honey, has some freshness, but as it lacks the strength to endure, it must be frequently renewed. Smells a bit too serious, not like so many soft-fruity and floral fragrances. Secret Obsession is definitely not a gentle fragrance that will love every woman. I think this is an advantage for a frag, not to be liked by everyone. Quite unique cognac note, I plan to buy it again.

litldove7

When I first sprayed it, my initial thought was: Oh, gardenia! I looked at the notes...and there wasn't any. BUT, there IS tuberose & jasmin. Not my two favorite notes...but in this one,it's bareable. However, I sprayed very lightly, so that might be the reason why. Interesting how I don't get ANY of the top notes. It's a very fresh floral scent, at leat for a while. Then the sandalwood shows up and takes over almost completely. Then it's a woodsy potpourri. Not bad, but not something I typically wear. Feminine with a kick. Nothing especially unique about it though. Lasts for quite a long time. (I only sprayed once, and lightly at that, but it stayed). It stayed close to the skin on me, but like I mentioned, I only sprayed once lightly.

katyas

I just received my bottle of Secret Obsession today, and I just love it. The initial burst is somewhere between Euphoria and Obsession in scent, but after about a half hour it turns into its own unique scent - it is very difficult to describe as it is highly complex. To me it smells like an herbal/New Age store I used to love to go into when I lived in Portland, OR - spicey and musky and just wonderful. I'd always just pause inside the door and sniff for a couple minutes before I did anything else. It isn't overpowering at all on me. This is a keeper in my book.

weegee

Nutmeg, amber, sandalwood -- these somehow manage to create the heaviest bourbon/whisky odor I've ever encountered outside of a bar! If you choose to wear this be sure to keep your balance when walking and clearly enunciate when speaking or those near you will think you've been drinking for hours and hours. Unbelieveably boozey, and NOT in a good way.

VeroniqueLeon

Love it!I agree it's not so sexy as it claims to be.
In my opinion, it's actually quite romantic.
Deep rich amber,spiciness from the nutmeg and sweetness from the rose jasmine and tuberose and beautiful sandalwood vanilla drydown.
Can be worn as day scent as well, specially on colder days, since it's
a very warming perfume.

sabel

The heavy scent of flowers spiced with a lot of warmth. It's like an intoxicating incense, warm and comforting while at the same time sensual. The notes come together so smoothly making it hard to single them out.

cinsot

I purchased this and the other three perfumes voted most sexy by a panel of men in a popular women's magazine survey. Infact if my memory serves me the article listed this and TF Black Orchid (now that is a flawless stunner) as flirtatious scents. Call me shallow, but that revelation was sufficient motivation to start wearing ASAP! I don't really mind that I smell strongly of soap when I wear SO (there are worse things I could smell like!) Who cares, it works...men really do respond to SO. Gosh my Dad even nuzzles in for a big whiff when I visit! Worn for my man and for fun, this fragrance is a head turner. Bewitching Factor: eight out of ten. Ironically not a personal favourite.

lolita82

smell similar to roberto cavalli oro ...its a bit 2 strong but not sickening like insolence edp . certainly to be worn in winter !

lafefe

KasiaS you're sooo right! I completely agree with you, this parfum has everything I should be looking for in a parfum, but still it only reminds of autumn, death and very old fragrances that our grandmothers used to wear. A huge disappointment. I tested it a few months ago because the SA though it could be my taste of parfum considering that I'm a fan of oriental woody and spicy parfums but I hated it immediately. Then my mom bought it only a few weeks ago and I've been "forced" to try it again, but even then I couldn't help but thinking that this parfum doesn't smell any good. It makes my feel unconfortable and sad.. And it never changes on skin.. Too bad!

Radchick

I was eager to try this after all the excitement over it and so many people say they love this, so I tested it at the fragrance counter. The ads suggest a very sexy fragrance, but in my opinion, this is not. On me, it was very strong and overpowering, and was nothing like the original Obsession. It was very dark and spicy and seemed even a bit old-fashioned, like the type of strong fragrances that my mother's generation used to wear decades ago. I waited for it to develop in case it changed, but it never did get any better. My husband didn't like this one either. I even tested it a second time a few weeks later, just in case I tried a bottle that was "off", but I had the same reaction. This scent just isn't for me.

missk

Secret Obsession surprised me to say the least. I really didn't expect that I would like this fragrance so much.

This fragrance is unique. Not an outstanding and ground-breaking type of unique, but certainly different and refreshing.

The scent is like a harmonious blend of woods, spices and florals. It's comforting, warm and in some ways exotic.

I consider this fragrance to be more temptingly sensual rather than outright sexy. Secret Obsession doesn't scream sex, rather it promises to be taken slowly, perhaps a dinner, a dance, a glass of champagne and a sense of anticipation. It's certainly a scent that depicts control and elegance.

The jasmine and tuberose in the heart of this fragrance, really softens the scent and makes this fragrance so feminine and enticing. Secret Obsession is certainly a more subtle and modern version of the original Obsession.

I actually find it difficult to dislike any Calvin Klein fragrance as of recently because their newest releases just seem to be getting better and better.

I'd suggest Secret Obsession to any woman and I'd be extremely surprised if they weren't as impressed as I was.

sky76sky

I know that 'sex sells' & Eva Mendezs is a total fox.....but I don't think the campaign suits this fragrance.

The original Obsession was heavy & spicy. the incense, amber & animalisitc notes gave it a leatheriness & heady quality that could be mistaken for a dark sexuality.

I can still make out aspects of the original in SO - the notes meld together to turn into that smoky, amber-leatheriness on my skin, but it is lighter & sweeter.

Not sexy IMO, leads me on but leaves me a little cold - "all talk & no trousers". However, an interesting fragrance for women who enjoy darker, more unusual scents. Not challenging enough for me....I'd prefer Nu or I'd dip into the men's fragrances & mix it with Fahrenheit.

KasiaS

I'd really love to love this: it has everything I love in perfume, it's oriental and spicy which is so rare nowadays, the notes are great. Still, it's a bit repugnant, it makes me a kind of scared and thinking of autumn, death and dry wood pieces :) Nevertheless I think it IS extremely sexy, but it's in a straightforward, animal way, which can be too much. I'd call it coital, I guess. I don't think I could ever wear it, but I must admit I can easily imagine this on a Monica Bellucci. One more thing - the film is absolutely stunning, what kind of a jackass would ban it?
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I've tested it once again and found some resemblence with Lutens' Feminite du Bois and Organza Indecence, which are both awesome. It's the same type of smell but unfortunately still lacks something comparing with the other two...

tommy_girl

I agree with Annie-D and the other members who have said it's not that sexy that it claims to be.
if you just can ignore the provocative name and dark bottle,it's just an ordinary perfume.
in fact I don't get any first note at all!to my nose there isn't much to describe.as the time passes I can recognize pure rose and other floral notes.surprisingly it becomes fresher as the times passes.so yet there isn't any similarity with the name.I think obsession and obsession night match better to the name than this one.
the long lasting power is fair,but not very good.it has already gone after 2 hours of spraying.

Annie_D

From the looks of the bottle I thought there would be more spice to this, especially with the bottle being a dark amber. Almost initially I sense the nutmeg with a sweetness of plum coming into play. I just kept inhaling the scent because I was trying to figure out what smelled so sweet and spicy at the same time, about an hour or so later I started to sense some amber come in. Overall the spices fit nicely I think this could be and oriental floral for someone trying to break into orientals as in its not too dark or spicy or floral. It would be a beginner oriental floral in my opinion. I do enjoy it for casual use, I believe another reviewer said you could wear it anywhere the mall, grocery shopping, etc. It isn't especially fancy or special, but it is intriguing. Unfortunately I'm not sure this will be added to my wardrobe.

susieqrj

Well... I don´t consider this one with sexual appealing. I enjoyed the smell (I bought it unsniffed), but I think this one is to be used normally, at the office for example (I used it to go to the hairdresser).
Not too intrusive, the spices are wonderful. The lasting is weak, about 2 hours, I had to reaply many times during the day.
To me it´s not soapy or masculine. That´s a very feminine smell and it´s spicy in a soft way (the nutmeg is evident)

azuriiita

Feminine, delicate, and nice.

The soft tuberose inside this its a sparkling touch for my nose :)

This have a soft and refined sensuality... its not strong or heavy, sexy neither, don't say "i am hot" ... but says i am warm and tender, emotional and confident. I like it :)

rainydaze

Upon sniffing this, two words come to mind, 'opulence' and 'mystery'...it smells like the penthouse suite of a luxury hotel, with dark wood furniture and scarlet themed decor. I love the combination of jasmine and woods (and nutmeg!)...I just adore the scent!! It's luxuriant and warm and it glows ever so softly, seductive and opulent, but still earthy and grounded with 'soapy' magnificence...this must be what the soaps in heaven smell like...

Unfortunately...it does not last on my skin or clothes :( too bad :( I mean seriously, barely 2 hours go by, and poof, the heavenly soapy scent disappears!

This is a very inoffensive scent that stays close to the skin...so no one can get bothered by it....

I HAVE to add...they should make more fragrances like this!!! And someone should come up with a version that lasts longer...Smelling like candy and flowers is nice, but come on! Some of us want earthy, sexy scents like this to be made more available too!

guest_Lolo

I fell in love this perfume at first spray. Its unique, and its a true 'CK' perfume. Its so luxurious and earthy (if that makes sense). Its strange that gardenia isn't in it, because that was the first scent I detected.
My Friend though, says it smells like a rotten fruit mixed with soap.
Anyway, The only problem I have with it is that It fades off too quickly!
and it leaves this soapy smell that annoys me.
But I still love it anyhow.
Its my new "obsession".

leonora84

I think that Guerlains Mahora is a nice, lasting smell-alike of this. Mahora isn't as synthetic as Secret Obsession.

NebraskaLovesScent

Calvin Klein scents seem to be hit or miss for me. I've given Secret Obsession a few tries now and it's another miss.

I really love the bottle, but the juice inside is another one with notes that look great on paper but don't smell nice on me. On my skin, Secret Obsession is a cacophony of notes all competing for attention at the same time, rather than a harmonious and seductive blend. Smells similar to the effect I get from walking by the candle store at the mall. All the different candle fragrances combine for a horrible effect. This perfume is just too much, all at once, sickeningly sweet, and then it quickly fades to almost nothing after just two hours.

I agree with the other comments that it is unisex.

If it works for you, it's probably wonderful, but I recommend sampling first to be sure.

ZeeK

Gud One but not very Gud due to the lacking in its staying power. I agreed with all who needs a launch of its Intense Version! Trying it for my wife was ok but buying was not an option just bcoz its negatively subtle for my taste of feeling something over her skin. Good Florals with nice Plum and Nutmeg!

lovinitxx

Secret obsession is so warm and sweet and addictive!!
i only have a tester so i think ill use it all up soon and ill definitely buy the full size!
i really wish it lasted longer :(
looks like its not everyones cup of tea though

BlackIvory

The opening notes on my skin is faintly reminiscent of Gucci edp. It gets very nice and spicy after that. Very warm scent and suitable for winter. I like it

BethAshley

Secret Obsession is a cozy blanket of pretty spices that you want to wrap around yourself on a chilly day. The nutmeg stands out at first but sandalwood and vanilla become more apparent on the dry down. The florals are not obvious but they make it all the more feminine.

Ideal choice for everyday in the autumn and winter, spritz on a little extra and it could work for the evening as well.

Although it doesn't really matter all that much I also like how the bottle suits the scent.

artgoddess

Secret Obsession makes my mouth water and it almost smelss edible. Drives my husband CRAZY, and he HATES most perfumes! I great everyday scent, not too heavy to wear tot he office. I wish it had more staying power, though, or that Calvin would come out with a "Secret Obsession Intense" version. LOVE IT!!!!!!

jonr951

just $30! thats such a great deal! im definately checking all the tjmaxxs near me! thanks! yeah im surprised to! its such a wonderful scent and i dont see why people arent liking it. its something different and i really enjoy it! it has just the right amount of sweetness and spicyness to it. its definately a new classic for me.

BlackAmberMoon

I had such high expectations for this one. The ad campaign and the fantastic bottle had me hoping I would fall in love...but not to be. This comes screaming out of the bottle as a high-pitched white floral; not sexy at all in my opinion. I waited it out hoping it would improve during the drydown, but it just faded into a bland, irritating scent. So sad! But, oh, how I adore that bottle! If I ever find it at a bargain price, I may just buy it so I can display the bottle...

pumpkinqueen

No... just not for me.

I normally love rich, powerfull, sexy scents but this? It made me want to rip my wrist off.

Its is pungent... NONE of the smells stand out they all blend into a mix of candied fruity blaaaghhh!!

glitteralex

After my first experience of this, I got Tiare Flower-anybody else? Regarding the comments that this isn't truly a dark, mysterious scent, remember that in the commercial perfume world, "sultry, seductive, deep, etc" is following on a decade of tutti-fruiti delights and so therefore, are very meek in comparison to our old favorites from the 30s-50s and the 80s.

glitteralex

After my first experience of this, I got Tiare Flower-anybody else? Regarding the comments that this isn't truly a dark, mysterious scent, remember that in the commercial perfume world, "sultry, seductive, deep, etc" is following on a decade of tutti-fruiti delights and so therefore, are very meek in comparison to our old favorites from the 30s-50s and the 80s.

hannah18

I've tried it today. What can I say more that I'll sure have it before X-mas! It is the kind of smell I've been searching for a long time. Secret Obsession is such a sexy fragrance and the advertising just says it all...Besides you all know it can't be smoke without a fire.

What I want to mention is the fact that Secret Obsession is a high quality perfume and the drydown is simply adorable. In the first hour it can be a little spicy, but the mixture and balance are perfect. I also don't understand why it's compared with the smell of cookies. It smells much much better than some baked cookies :D

So, it's not a very gourmand scent, not so clean, not so heavy either, but very interesting and mysterious. What I like the most is the orange blossom notes combined with the burnt amber and sandalwood. Really amazing!

Madhavi

Its smells awsome, i have try it and next botle of my parfume will be the CK Secret obsession ;)

PR

well, it smells 'bestseller', or wannabe bestseller at least. I think it was made to appeal popular taste. Warm, sweet and spicy fragrance. I don't know what's going on recently with CK, I like their 'older' scents, but these days all their new fragrances seemed to loose the complexity and the depth, altogether with edginess and experimental side, therefore they are not that interesting anymore,just seem bland and trying to fit in. But don't get me wrong they smell 'nice', but just that, not a compliment though, haircare products smell 'nice' too.

mymlan

After a few hours of sleep the drydown is lovley. The floral part is still there in perfect balance with the sandalwood, musk and vanilla. I have to emphasize that this fragrance would suit anyone (not just only tanned brunettes), because the drydown is mild but still wonderful and alluring. A must have!

mymlan

This is a very beautiful and classy scent! At first it is a bit too spicy for my taste but when it starts to bloom it becomes very feminine. Perhaps the rose and jasmine? There is something dark in he scent that makes me think it would suit a tanned brunette better than a fair blonde, and that it would be more wearable nighttime than daytime? But it is a complex fragrance... Tonight Im going to sleep with a little spritz on my wrist, to be back soon with more details regarding the drydown...

solocha

It was freezing today, and I spent most of my work time outside, so I had intentionally used Secret Obsession. It is wonderful, sweet and comforting, but not vanilla type of sweetness. It smells like plum jam or fruit from strudle or some plums or prunes in liqueur and had quite and impressive staying power (5hours). Later it changed into more flowery soapy scent. It is playful, not too complicated and would suit as an evening fragrance for a young woman. To me it is a gourmand, not oriental floral scent.

Ju

Pour moi, ce parfum est en effet fruité. Pourtant, il n'y a qu'une note fruitée, soit la prune, mais on la sent du début à la fin. J'ai aussi senti une odeur de thé Earl Grey... J'aurais plutôt tendance à classer ce parfum dans une catégorie ''oriental fruité''. Je ne me suis pas sentie particulièrement sexy, mais plutôt originale. L'odeur reste longtemps. Je ne suis pas certaine que je l'achèterais par contre. Avec cette ligne et ce nom ''obsession'', je m'attendais à quelque chose d'un peu plus attirant et captivant.

mudpach

Secret Obsession is a sexy, floral fragrance. I like it! (but my scent is now Trussardi Inside:)

marinadinatata

of course i bought it,,, always the classic obsession lover, i just thought it would be really something!well... put it on about twice, then back to my euphoria,,, i am afraid not same level with the old classic intoxicating Obsession!!...

amanda

the bottle is much like nomadic by oriflame, well, i usually dont like oriental floral scents with a few exception so no wonder why i dont really appreciate this, its not bad, but i cant feel any unusual or new thing in it, and its not sexy either i think, but preferences are different, and with others chemistry it might go well

Laura504

I bought this to wear on my wedding day, and it has not disappointed! I love the smell; not to floral, more woodsy. I can't wait for my husband-to-be to smell it.

Kiwichick_NZ

This is a lot better than Obsession. Although I don't like spicy/orientals Secret Obsession will be a fragance I will certainly wear in fall(Autumn). The top, middle and base notes are very distinct yet in saying so, it's not a mixed messy smell. Well done.

guest_tigger

There is only the plum in it. It is too fruity? How? It is more of a rosy, spicy and ambery gourmand perfume. I think it's one of the best by CK in many years.

imgcas

Too fruity to my taste. It's like a very very riped fruit, almost candied. After an hour the rose is noticeable and the overall impression is better than the opening.
Nevertheless, I wouldn't buy it, and if I had a sample of this I wouldn't use it. It's almost a scrubber for me.

Jasminesprite

I've been waiting for this fragrance since it has been announced and now I'm disappointed...nothing more but just a fresh laundry

eccentricJ

I really smell the nutmeg and jasmine in this fragrance. I like it much better than Obession. I smell alot of sandlewood on the dry down. Pretty nice fragrance.

eccentricJ

I really smell the nutmeg and jasmine in this fragrance. I like it much better than Obession. I smell alot of sandlewood on the dry down. Pretty nice fragrance.

guest_Obsessed

First saw the print ad with a sample in recent womens mag and OMG its so unbeleivably amazing- if you like Amber, Sandalwood, or Nag Champa scents, you will love it- and oddly it seems very unisex- would smell sexy on man or woman- Amazing.