Remember When vs Secret Obsession
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Remember When takes 3 of 4 categories.
Remember WhenChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Secret ObsessionChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Remember When3/4
Secret Obsession1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Remember When
- Sillage & projection
- Remember When
- Value for money
- Remember When
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Secret Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Remember WhenViorisSecret ObsessionCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes
Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
26%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate
3,191 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRemember When
SillageRemember When
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRemember WhenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
vanilla77%
amber69%
floral61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Orange BlossomMandarinVanillaJasmineNutmegAmberPortulaca or Pigweed
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegPlumMaceRose
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Vanilla, Jasmine and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Secret Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring25
Summer15
Fall100
Winter82
Day62
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,035
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,997
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Calice Becker, Givaudan
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSecret ObsessionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRemember When by Vioris offers an intriguing blend of fresh citrus and white florals on skin. It starts with bright mandarin and orange blossom, then shifts into a dry, oceanic profile. A warm base of vanilla and amber balances the initial floral pop, making it a versatile option for casual daytime wear during the tra…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Remember When or Secret Obsession?
Remember When takes 3 of 4 categories. Remember When is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes. Choose Remember When for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Remember When or Secret Obsession?
Remember When lasts longest (Remember When 100/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Remember When or Secret Obsession?
Remember When projects furthest (Remember When 100/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Remember When and Secret Obsession smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Jasmine and Nutmeg.
Is Remember When or Secret Obsession better for summer or winter?
Remember When suits day or night wear; Secret Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Remember When and Secret Obsession?
Remember When features Orange Blossom, Mandarin, Vanilla, Jasmine and Nutmeg. 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.
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