Secret Obsession vs Charlie Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Secret ObsessionChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Charlie RedChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Secret Obsession3/7
Charlie Red3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Secret Obsession
- Community sentiment
- Charlie Red
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Secret Obsession
- Value for money
- Charlie Red
- Versatility
- Secret Obsession
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charlie Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Secret ObsessionCalvin KleinCharlie RedRevlonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes
Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%
3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
Category winnerSecret ObsessionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate
3,191 votes
22%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
1,408 votes
Category winnerCharlie RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSecret Obsession
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCharlie RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
amber61%
white floral100%
floral92%
sweet84%
tuberose77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
NutmegPlumMaceRose
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris
Top
GardeniaPeachOrange BlossomPlumVioletBlack Currant
Heart
TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidRose
Base
HoneyMuskSandalwoodAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesPlum, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Secret Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer15
Fall100
Winter82
Day62
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter73
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSecret ObsessionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,373
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Calice Becker, Givaudan
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,024
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews241
Category winnerCharlie RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSecret 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 →Charlie Red by Revlon is a bold oriental floral fragrance built around a prominent tuberose heart. Launched in 1993, this perfume creates a strong white floral presence with sweet, powdery, and woody undertones. It performs best during cool spring days or casual evening outings, offering a memorable, distinct profile …
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, Secret Obsession or Charlie Red?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Secret Obsession or Charlie Red?
They last about the same: Secret Obsession 65/100, Charlie Red 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Secret Obsession or Charlie Red?
Projection is very close: Secret Obsession 61/100, Charlie Red 60/100 for sillage.
Do Secret Obsession and Charlie Red smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine.
Is Secret Obsession or Charlie Red better for summer or winter?
For summer, Secret Obsession is the stronger pick. For winter, Secret Obsession is the stronger pick. Secret Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Secret Obsession and Charlie Red?
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. Charlie Red has top notes of Gardenia, Peach, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
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