Fragrance comparison

Chypré Extraordinaire vs Secret Obsession

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,771 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #566 WoodyPowdery

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60%scent match

Closely related

Secret Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.643,191 votes

Rank #33,373 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chypré Extraordinaire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Secret Obsession
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire5/7

Secret Obsession2/7

Ratings & consensus: Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment: Chypré Extraordinaire
Longevity: Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money: Secret Obsession
Versatility: Secret Obsession
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chypré Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chypré ExtraordinaireRoja Dove

Secret ObsessionCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes

Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

299 votes

26%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

3,191 votes

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSecret ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia

Base

OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegPlumMaceRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Plum. Durations are only published for Secret Obsession, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer15

Fall100

Winter82

Day62

Night100

Category winnerSecret ObsessionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

Men3

Unisex21

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#566

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#33,373

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Calice Becker, Givaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypré Extraordinaire opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then quickly turns plush and textured, with peach, plum, white florals and a mossy, musky base. It feels polished and old-world in structure, but richer and more floral than many classic chypres. This suits shoppers who enjoy complex, dressy fragrances w…

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Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein is a warm, woody floral fragrance defined by dark fruit, pungent spices, and creamy white florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of plum, mace, and nutmeg, offering a dry and boozy warmth right from the start. As it settles, lush tuberose, jasmine, and orange blossom soften the in…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypré Extraordinaire or Secret Obsession?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Secret Obsession?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Secret Obsession?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Secret Obsession smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Plum.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Secret Obsession better for summer or winter?

For summer, Secret Obsession is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Secret Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Secret Obsession?

Chypré Extraordinaire has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Leather and Orris. Secret Obsession has top notes of Nutmeg, Plum, Mace and Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla.