Secret Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Secret Obsession vs. Manhattan
Is Secret Obsession better than Manhattan?
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
VanillaSandalwood
woodyfresh spicypowderyfruitysweetfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Secret Obsession and Manhattan?
| Secret Obsession | Manhattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ann Gottlieb, Calice Becker | Claude Dir |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Secret Obsession and Manhattan smell?
Secret Obsession
Woody
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Powdery
Fruity
Amber
Tuberose
Sweet
Manhattan
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Honey
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Secret Obsession and Manhattan share?
Top—
SaffronBergamotPeachCorianderNutmeg
Heart
JasmineOrange Blossom
GingerbreadFrench HoneyRed PlumProvençal star jasmineImmortelle
Base
VanillaSandalwood
SandalwoodVanillaCashmere WoodSuedeMuskOudPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineOrange Blossom
Provençal star jasmineImmortelle
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodOud
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Secret Obsession and Manhattan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Secret Obsession or Manhattan?
| Secret Obsession | Manhattan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Manhattan?
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
Bond No. 9 built an entire house around the idea that a city can be worn. Manhattan is their love letter to the island itself, capturing the warmth and sweetness that defines the after-dark.Manhattan
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