Secret Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Secret Obsession vs. Ambre Sensuel
Is Secret Obsession better than Ambre Sensuel?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
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The essentials
What's different between Secret Obsession and Ambre Sensuel?
| Secret Obsession | Ambre Sensuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2018 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ann Gottlieb, Calice Becker | Serge de Oliveira |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Secret Obsession and Ambre Sensuel smell?
Secret Obsession
Woody
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Powdery
Fruity
Amber
Tuberose
Sweet
Ambre Sensuel
Amber
Rose
Woody
Balsamic
Powdery
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Secret Obsession and Ambre Sensuel share?
Top—
ElemiBergamot
Heart
JasmineOrange Blossom
RoseLabdanumGuaiac Wood
Base
VanillaSandalwood
Tolu BalsamPatchouliCedarLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineOrange Blossom
Rose
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
CedarGuaiac Wood
Where they fit
When and where do Secret Obsession and Ambre Sensuel work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Secret Obsession or Ambre Sensuel?
| Secret Obsession | Ambre Sensuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Secret Obsession and Ambre Sensuel?
The tuberose is where this gets interesting. Not the creamy, safe kind, something with a real edge. If you want a fragrance that whispers, look elsewhere.Secret Obsession
Patchouli gets a bad reputation. Too earthy, too hippie, too much. But here? It behaves. The amber rounds it, the cedar lifts it, and what you get is warmth that doesn't announce itself.Ambre Sensuel
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