Secret Obsession
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Secret Obsession vs. Amber Intense
Is Secret Obsession better than Amber Intense?
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
Occasion overlap
Jasmine
woodyfresh spicyfruityambersweet
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 Amber Intense?
| Secret Obsession | Amber Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Intense |
| Launched | 2008 | 2016 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ann Gottlieb, Calice Becker | Sandra Dziad |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Secret Obsession and Amber Intense smell?
Secret Obsession
Woody
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Powdery
Fruity
Amber
Tuberose
Sweet
Amber Intense
Amber
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Cinnamon
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Secret Obsession and Amber Intense share?
Top—
BergamotTangerineOrangeBlack PepperCinnamonCuminSaffron
Heart
JasmineOrange Blossom
LabdanumStyraxPatchouliBlackcurrantNeroliJasmineRose
Base
VanillaSandalwood
BenzoinMuskPeru BalsamOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineOrange Blossom
JasmineRose
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Benzoin
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Secret Obsession and Amber Intense work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Secret Obsession or Amber Intense?
| Secret Obsession | Amber Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Amber Intense?
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
Some ambers shout. This one sits across the table and waits. The saffron doesn't apologize for its presence, the spice doesn't need to soften before the oud earns its keep.Amber Intense
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