Fragrance comparison

Cé Noir vs Classique Summer 2013

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 470 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cé Noir

Beyoncé

3.91335 votes

Rank #1,389 AmberHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Classique Summer 2013

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.93135 votes

Rank #33,781 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cé Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cé Noir
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Classique Summer 2013
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer.

Cé Noir6/7

Classique Summer 20131/7

Ratings & consensus: Cé Noir
Community sentiment: Classique Summer 2013
Longevity: Cé Noir
Sillage & projection: Cé Noir
Value for money: Cé Noir
Versatility: Cé Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cé Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cé NoirBeyoncé

Classique Summer 2013Jean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 38%Had 27%Want 35%

Category winnerCé NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

12%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

13%Hate

314 votes

24%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerClassique Summer 2013Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCé Noir

SillageCé Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCé NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

honey90%

sweet80%

white floral70%

floral60%

rose50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyClementine

Heart

Jasmine SambacRose

Base

AmberMyrrh

Top

Orange BlossomClementineSicilian Lemon

Heart

Jasmine SambacYlang-YlangWhite IrisRose

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesClementine, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer64

Fall100

Winter93

Day87

Night100

Spring66

Summer100

Fall0

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCé NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex50

Women46

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews83

Overall rank#33,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCé NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cé Noir by Beyoncé is a sweet amber-floral fragrance that centers on realistic honey and clementine. It balances white florals with a warm, resinous base of myrrh and amber. Designed for those seeking a modern gourmand, it performs well during the cooler months and transitions effectively from late afternoon gathering…

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer 2013 shifts the dense, powdery original into a lighter, sun-drenched floral. Bright clementine and crisp Sicilian lemon cut through the heavy vanilla base. It is tailored for warm weather, giving a sun-baked skin feel without the usual stuffiness of vintage powder.

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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, Cé Noir or Classique Summer 2013?

Cé Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Cé Noir is rated 3.91/5 from 335 votes; Classique Summer 2013 is rated 3.93/5 from 135 votes. Choose Cé Noir for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Classique Summer 2013 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Cé Noir or Classique Summer 2013?

Cé Noir lasts longest (Cé Noir 83/100, Classique Summer 2013 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cé Noir or Classique Summer 2013?

Cé Noir projects furthest (Cé Noir 76/100, Classique Summer 2013 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cé Noir and Classique Summer 2013 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Clementine, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Amber.

Is Cé Noir or Classique Summer 2013 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classique Summer 2013 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cé Noir is the stronger pick. Cé Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cé Noir and Classique Summer 2013?

Cé Noir has top notes of Honey and Clementine, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Amber and Myrrh. Classique Summer 2013 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Clementine and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, White Iris and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk.