Fragrance comparison

Secret Obsession vs Kalanit

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,260 ratings analysed

Secret Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.643,191 votes

Rank #33,373 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Kalanit

O Boticário

4.5469 votes

Rank #24,787 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalanit takes 7 of 7 categories.

Secret Obsession
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kalanit
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.

Secret Obsession0/7

Kalanit7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Secret ObsessionCalvin Klein

KalanitO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes

Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%

4.54/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 8%Had 68%Want 24%

Category winnerKalanitRating 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

68%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerKalanitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityKalanit

SillageKalanit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value74

Category winnerKalanitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and fruity

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 BlossomPlumTangerinePeachVioletNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineMimosaTuberoseCarnationRoseBlack locust

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarWoody NotesAmberTonka Bean

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 season

Spring25

Summer15

Fall100

Winter82

Day62

Night100

Spring62

Summer21

Fall100

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKalanitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women75

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

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#24,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKalanitHigher 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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Kalanit by O Boticário is a lush, sunny 1990s floral perfume that blends rich white florals with sweet orchard fruits and smooth woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of orange blossom, ripe peach, and tangy plum before opening into a deep heart of tuberose, gardenia, and golden ylang-ylang. Grounded by a cre…

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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 Kalanit?

Kalanit takes 7 of 7 categories. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Kalanit is rated 4.54/5 from 69 votes. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kalanit for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Secret Obsession or Kalanit?

Kalanit lasts longest (Kalanit 73/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secret Obsession or Kalanit?

Kalanit projects furthest (Kalanit 70/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secret Obsession and Kalanit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Secret Obsession or Kalanit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Secret Obsession and Kalanit?

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. Kalanit has top notes of Orange Blossom, Plum, Tangerine and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.