Fragrance comparison

Secret Obsession vs Chipre

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,196 ratings analysed

4 wins

Secret Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.643,191 votes

Rank #33,373 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Chipre

Thera Cosméticos

2.805 votes

Rank #69,708 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Obsession takes 4 of 4 categories.

Secret Obsession
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chipre
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Secret Obsession4/4

Chipre0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Secret Obsession
Sillage & projection: Secret Obsession
Value for money: Secret Obsession
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

Secret ObsessionCalvin Klein

ChipreThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes

Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

3,191 votes

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevitySecret Obsession

SillageSecret Obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSecret ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegPlumMaceRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris

Top

Orange BlossomStar AnisePearBergamotRoseTangerine

Heart

GingerYlang-YlangPlumTuberoseIrisOrchid

Base

CinammonAmberVanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Rose, Tuberose and Orchid. Durations are only published for Secret Obsession, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer15

Fall100

Winter82

Day62

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women75

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,373

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Calice Becker, Givaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,708

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecret ObsessionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Chipre by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, orange blossom, and a prominent star anise kick that feels distinctly retro. As the bright citrus top settles over the first twenty minutes, lush ylang-ylang and tuberose emerge alongside a zesty ginger edge. The base eventually settles into a warm blank…

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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, Secret Obsession or Chipre?

Secret Obsession takes 4 of 4 categories. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Chipre is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chipre for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Secret Obsession or Chipre?

Secret Obsession lasts longest (Secret Obsession 65/100, Chipre 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secret Obsession or Chipre?

Secret Obsession projects furthest (Secret Obsession 61/100, Chipre 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secret Obsession and Chipre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Tuberose and Orchid.

Is Secret Obsession or Chipre better for summer or winter?

Secret Obsession suits evening wear; Chipre suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Secret Obsession and Chipre?

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. Chipre has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Tuberose, a base of Cinammon, Amber, Vanilla and Musk.