Fragrance comparison

Altamir vs Classica

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,543 ratings analysed

6 wins

Altamir

Ted Lapidus

4.021,490 votes

Rank #483 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Classica

Bortnikoff

3.6253 votes

Rank #19,415 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Altamir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Altamir
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Classica
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Altamir6/7

Classica1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AltamirTed Lapidus

ClassicaBortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 1,490 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

Category winnerAltamirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,073 votes

32%Love

26%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerAltamirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAltamir

SillageAltamir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAltamirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

amber77%

leather69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

NeroliPineapple LeafBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineCyclamen

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliTeak WoodVetiver

Top

NeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomRose de MaiHeliotropeSandalwoodIrisOlibanum

Base

MuskCastoreumBirch TarPalisander RosewoodTonka BeanAmbergrisLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer59

Fall100

Winter77

Day81

Night100

Category winnerClassicaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex41

Women4

Men38

Unisex38

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews331

Overall rank#19,415

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAltamirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted Lapidus Altamir brings orange blossom and tonka bean into a warm, ambery composition. It is a sweet, resinous scent that functions well in the cold autumn air, offering budget friendly performance for enthusiasts who enjoy rich white florals. The fragrance balances citrus freshness with a heavy, powdery base.

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Classica by Bortnikoff opens with sharp lemon and bitter neroli before settling into a powdery heart of iris and rose de mai. Beneath the floral layer lies a dry leather structure built on birch tar, castoreum, and warm sandalwood. It fits cool autumn evenings when you want a vintage leather style that feels distincti…

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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, Altamir or Classica?

Altamir takes 6 of 7 categories. Altamir is rated 4.02/5 from 1,490 votes; Classica is rated 3.62/5 from 53 votes. Choose Altamir for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Classica for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Altamir or Classica?

Altamir lasts longest (Altamir 73/100, Classica 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Altamir or Classica?

Altamir projects furthest (Altamir 64/100, Classica 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Altamir and Classica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.

Is Altamir or Classica better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classica is the stronger pick. For winter, Altamir is the stronger pick. Classica suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Altamir and Classica?

Altamir has top notes of Neroli, Pineapple Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Classica has top notes of Neroli, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Heliotrope and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Birch Tar and Palisander Rosewood.