Fragrance comparison

Secret Obsession vs Misqaal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,236 ratings analysed

Secret Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.643,191 votes

Rank #33,373 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #18,795 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Misqaal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Secret Obsession
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Secret Obsession2/7

Misqaal5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Secret ObsessionCalvin Klein

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes

Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerMisqaalRating 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

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerMisqaalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value46

Category winnerSecret ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity, amber 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

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPlum, Rose, Jasmine 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

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerSecret ObsessionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women75

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

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#18,795

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMisqaalHigher 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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Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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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 Misqaal?

Misqaal takes 5 of 7 categories. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Secret Obsession or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secret Obsession or Misqaal?

Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secret Obsession and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Jasmine and Orchid.

Is Secret Obsession or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Secret Obsession and Misqaal?

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. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).