Calvin Klein: Secret Obsession, Eau de Parfum

Launched: 2008 Group: Floral oriental :: Introduction :: Being passionate about perfumery, I tend to keep an eye on new releases. When I saw Calvin Klein launch their Secret Obsession Eau de Parfum last year in an attractively looking bottle, I got hold of a sample to test. :: The packaging :: The packaging is a warm amber-coloured carton with brown - black smoke effects. The top half of the glass bottle is tall and slender while the bottom half has a ribbed oval shape which gives the design a 'genie lamp' look. A classic, feminine design with a playful touch. :: The fragrance :: Top notes: plum, ...  Read the complete review

I received Calvin Klein Secret Obsession perfume as a present last year. I was already a fan of the original Obsession perfume and of Obsession Nights, but I actually prefer this one. The bottle is absolutely beautiful, it has a lovely shape and looks fantastic on my dressing table. The smell is more subtle than the original Obsession while retaining the warm smell of that perfume. The smell is predominantly floral with oriental undertones and a slightly woody after smell. It is very wearable both as an evening perfume and for every day wear as it does not smell as over-powering as some perfumes. I have received a lot of compliments while wearing it and it makes me feel ...  Read the complete review

I spotted this when on holiday in Florida last October. I was initially taken by the bottle which is dark brown and an unusual shape. I love the distinctive but unusual fragrance. I wear it daily but it is also suitable for an evening perfume. When i returned to work several of my colleagues commented on my new "smell". At first I was telling them that they wouldn't be albe to buy it in the shops here as I was sure it was available in the USA only - so you can imagine how pleased I was to find out that it is freely available within the united kingdom as well. Unlike Obsession this perfume is not so string that it catches your throat but is quite subtle. ...  Read the complete review