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Givenchy Amarige vs Calvin Klein Secret Obsession
Amarige for the community favourite, Secret Obsession for the value.
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Notes
Top
Orange BlossomPeachPlumNeroliBrazilian RosewoodVioletMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseMimosaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineBlack locustCarnationBlack CurrantRed BerriesCassiaRoseOrchid
Base
SandalwoodWoody NotesAmberVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar
Accords
White floral
100%
Sweet
67%
Yellow floral
63%
Woody
61%
Powdery
58%
Floral
56%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Amarige by Givenchy is a Floral fragrance for women. Amarige was launched in 1991. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Peach, Plum, Neroli, Brazilian Rosewood, Violet and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Tuberose, Mimosa, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Black locust, Carnation, Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassia, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Sandalwood, Woody Notes, Amber, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar. The name of the perfume 'Amarige' is an anagram of the French word 'Mariage.' That is why this fragrance is as intensive as a strong feeling, merry, juicy and unforgettable as a moment of happy mariage. It is so opulent and floral that it seems like its composition includes all the beautiful flowers that exist in the world.The Amarige woman is graceful, playful and charming, a real French woman in love. She radiates joy and gives a happy smile. The top notes are composed of fresh fruit: peach, plum, orange, mandarin, with the sweetness of rose wood and neroli. The floral bouquet, very intense and luscious, is created of mimosa, neroli, tuberose, gardenia and acacia with a gourmand hint of black currant. The warm woody base is composed of musk, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, Tonka bean and cedar. The perfume was created by Dominique Ropion in 1991.
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Notes
Top
NutmegPlumMaceRose
Heart
TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris
Accords
Woody
100%
Fresh spicy
99%
White floral
86%
Fruity
76%
Powdery
75%
Amber
71%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Secret Obsession was launched in 2008. Secret Obsession was created by Givaudan, Ann Gottlieb and Calice Becker. Top notes are Nutmeg, Plum, Mace and Rose; middle notes are Tuberose, Jasmine, Orchid, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom; base notes are Sandalwood, Amber, Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, Cedar, Wormwood and Orris. Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein is oriental floral fragrance for women. The noses behind this fragrance are Givaudan and Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are exotic plum, nutmeg (mace) and rose de damasc; middle notes are Egyptian jasmine, French orange blossom and seductive tuberose; base notes are cashmere woods, Madagascar vanilla, burnt amber and Australian sandalwood.Secret Obsession is available in 30ml (1.0fl.oz), 50ml (1,6flo.oz) and 100ml (3,4fl.oz) bottles, as perfumed body lotion 200ml (6,7fl.oz.), and shower gel 200ml (6,7fl.oz). Secret Obsession fragrance is presented in September 2008. including Eva Mendes in new provocative campaign.The campaign for the fragrance Secret Obsession has already caused a lot of fuzz. Commercial showing Eva with impure thoughts emphasizes provocation with Eva\'s sexy voice which tells all her sexual secrets. TV networks and advertisers did not like the commercial, precisely because of too accentuated sexual implementations.Print campaign was created in black and white version with Eva in passionate rapture on the photographs. It is mentioned by the house CK that the video commercial tells the whole story, while print form of photographs can capture just one moment of passion. Fashion and lifestyle magazines has published the commercial in September 2008.And what did Eva Mendes say about the perfume when she tried it? \'When I first tried Secret Obsession, I was completely taken over by it. When you first try some kind of food and you instantly have a craving for another bite – that is exactly how I felt when I tried the perfume Secret Obsession.
Notes in Common
35% sharedShared (11)
Orange BlossomPlumTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineRoseOrchidSandalwoodAmberVanillaCedar
Only in Amarige
PeachNeroliBrazilian RosewoodVioletMandarin OrangeMimosaGardeniaBlack locustCarnationBlack CurrantRed BerriesCassia+3 more
Only in Secret Obsession
NutmegMaceCashmere WoodWormwoodOrris
Rating
3.90vs3.64
Ratings
9,286vs3,249
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1991vs2008
Which should I buy?
Amarige for the community favourite, Secret Obsession for the value.
- Amarige is rated higher by the community: 3.90 from 9,286 ratings, against 3.64 from 3,249.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Amarige and "moderate" for Secret Obsession.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Amarige versus "moderate" for Secret Obsession.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Givenchy is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Calvin Klein is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Amarige if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Secret Obsession if value for money matters most.