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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Secret ObsessionFirst · Calvin KleinSecret ObsessionEDP · 2008 · ★ 3.64
CalvinSecond · Calvin KleinCalvin1981 · ★ 4.50
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Secret Obsession × Calvin

Woody, fresh spicy and white floral meets aromatic, citrus and woody. They share four accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Secret Obsession, blue is Calvin. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Secret ObsessionCalvin
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
white floralboth
powderyboth
aromaticsecond
citrussecond
fruityfirst
herbalsecond
amberfirst
tuberosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Secret Obsession
NutmegNutmegPlumPlumMaceMaceRoseRoseTuberoseTuberoseJasmineJasmineOrchidOrchidYlang-YlangYlang-YlangAmberAmberCashmere WoodCashmere WoodVanillaVanillaCedarCedar
In both
Orange BlossomSandalwood
Four shared accords:
woodyfresh spicywhite floralpowdery
Only in Calvin
ChamomileChamomileNeroliNeroliBergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonLemonTarragonTarragonGeraniumGeraniumCinnamonCinnamonLemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaPatchouliPatchouliMuskMuskVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCalvin brings aromatic and citrus; Secret Obsession brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list orange blossom and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, white floral and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Secret Obsession is moderate on both, Calvin long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointSecret Obsession first, then Calvin over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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