Secret Obsession (for women)
Designer: Calvin Klein Olfactive Group: Oriental Floral
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Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein is oriental floral fragrance for women. The noses behind this fragrance are Givaudan and Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are exotic plum, nutmeg (mace) and rose de damasc; middle notes are Egyptian jasmine, French orange blossom and seductive tuberose; base notes are cashmere woods, Madagascar vanilla, burnt amber and Australian sandalwood.
It comes in 30ml (1.0fl.oz), 50ml (1,6flo.oz) and 100ml (3,4fl.oz) bottles, and as prefumed body lotion 200ml (6,7fl.oz.), and shower gel 200ml (6,7fl.oz).
Launching of Secret Obsession fragrance is announced for September 2008. including Eva Mendes in new provocative campaign.
The campaign for the fragrance Secret Obsession has already caused a lot of fuzz. Commercial showing Eva with impure thoughts emphasizes provocation with Eva's sexy voice which tells all her sexual secrets. TV networks and advertisers did not like the commercial, precisely because of too accentuated sexual implementations.
Print campaign was created in black and white version with Eva in passionate rapture on the photographs. It is mentioned by the house CK that the video commercial tells the whole story, while print form of photographs can capture just one moment of passion. Fashion and lifestyle magazines will publish the commercial from September 2008.
And what did Eva Mendes say about the perfume when she tried it? 'When I first tried Secret Obsession, I was completely taken over by it. When you first try some kind of food and you instantly have a craving for another bite – that is exactly how I felt when I tried the perfume Secret Obsession.
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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.
06/10/09 10:30:03
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.
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.
06/09/09 04:54:09
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.
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.
06/05/09 04:54:04
I was so excited for this perfume, and very very disappointed when I smelled it. Smells like hairspray
05/03/09 21:29:16
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 makes me think of autumn, death and dry wood pieces :) still, I think it IS extremely sexy, but 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?
04/30/09 14:57:26
I am trying this again my bottle has been sitting since I purchased it and I just cannot bring myself to like this fragrance it is too warm, too masculine and way too spicy. It is just not pretty and I bought it without a box or lid I got it on discount and I can't return it! It makes me nauseated this is plain gross I haven't smelled a fragrance this nasty since Kimora Lee Simmons Seductive goddess.This is really gross I am developing a stomach ache while I am sitting here typing and I think I am going to lose my dinner this stuff is nasty.I apologize for those of you who like this but I really don't.
04/09/09 17:47:14
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.
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.
04/09/09 09:23:32
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.
04/08/09 16:53:04
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)
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)
04/07/09 19:42:07
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 :)
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 :)
03/31/09 17:20:19
And oh I agree about this scent being somewhat 'soapy'...but that's what I love about it...it smells earthy and clean (in a seductive way rather than in a 'squeaky' clean sorta way) and I doubt that anyone could be offended by this scent.
03/24/09 10:43:12
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!
Unfortunately it does not last on my skin or clothes :( too bad :(
Unfortunately it does not last on my skin or clothes :( too bad :(
03/24/09 10:37:08
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".
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".
03/19/09 03:23:57
I think that Guerlains Mahora is a nice, lasting smell-alike of this. Mahora isn't as synthetic as Secret Obsession.
03/18/09 07:56:43
does anyone know of a perfume simular which lasts longer??
i love the smell but not its lasting power
thanks
i love the smell but not its lasting power
thanks
03/06/09 13:12:50
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.
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.
02/16/09 14:41:44
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!
02/13/09 23:01:05
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
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
02/08/09 06:30:19
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
02/05/09 08:03:45
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.
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.
02/02/09 18:44:52
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!!!!!!
02/01/09 07:22:00
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.
01/29/09 11:36:53
MandyCat u found it at tjmaxx? wow thats really soon after its release. im excited cuz i dont feel like paying full price even though it is a lovely scent. how much did u get it for and in what size?
01/28/09 18:35:17
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...
01/22/09 21:29:58
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!!
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!!
12/28/08 09:27:57
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.
12/13/08 10:45:15
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.
12/13/08 10:45:09
It's my perception of it...We all can't have the same tastes...I do get that burned note, but it reminds me of baked/burnt flour ...I do like your description of Secret Obsession...Thumbs up....but I don't get the flowers at all...All is dryed of life for me...it's without substance it's just smoke and mirors...Superficial...
I'm entitled to a opinion!NO? This is mine!
I'm entitled to a opinion!NO? This is mine!
12/10/08 10:10:07
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!
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!
12/10/08 10:01:24
Its smells awsome, i have try it and next botle of my parfume will be the CK Secret obsession ;)
12/04/08 23:30:21
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.
12/03/08 05:22:08
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!
11/23/08 20:33:38
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...
11/23/08 16:09:36
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.
11/22/08 07:30:41
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.
11/21/08 17:00:17
the bottle looks good to me but the scent is too light for me,although it s interesting.some of ck perfumes are really great.
11/11/08 13:07:42
i was dissapointed when i smelled it.the first "OBSESSION"is much better ,i might say fabulous and unique
10/18/08 01:07:34
Secret Obsession is a sexy, floral fragrance. I like it! (but my scent is Euphoria:)
10/17/08 14:34:25
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!!...
10/13/08 10:29:19
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
10/11/08 08:47:06
OMG! It’s a lighter version of Fragile! Don’t you think so? But it has nothing to do with classic Obsession.
10/07/08 12:23:52
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.
09/30/08 08:37:14
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.
09/28/08 21:51:46
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.
09/27/08 17:07:35
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.
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.
09/27/08 03:37:50
I've been waiting for this fragrance since it has been announced and now I'm disappointed...nothing more but just a fresh laundry
09/24/08 10:45:57
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.
08/31/08 05:37:15
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.
08/31/08 05:37:08
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.
08/28/08 11:29:16
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