Fragrance comparison

Ciel vs Classique Silver My Skin

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 467 ratings analysed

Ciel

Ulric de Varens

4.18408 votes

Rank #5,464 VanillaPowdery

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26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Classique Silver My Skin

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.3259 votes

Rank #27,585 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Silver My Skin takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ciel
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Classique Silver My Skin
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ciel3/7

Classique Silver My Skin4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ciel
Community sentiment: Classique Silver My Skin
Longevity: Classique Silver My Skin
Sillage & projection: Classique Silver My Skin
Value for money: Ciel
Versatility: Classique Silver My Skin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ciel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CielUlric de Varens

Classique Silver My SkinJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 408 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerCielRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

408 votes

47%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerClassique Silver My SkinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityClassique Silver My Skin

SillageClassique Silver My Skin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery88%

iris77%

rose65%

violet53%

amber42%

sweet100%

powdery92%

floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanilleIrisRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

African Orange FlowerRosePearMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidIrisYlang-YlangplumGinger

Base

VanilleMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesVanille, Iris, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Ciel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day100

Night79

Spring56

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night85

Category winnerClassique Silver My SkinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Casual 46%Work 32%Date 16%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#27,585

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCielHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first puff of Ciel by Ulric de Varens brings an unmistakable cloud of cosmetic talcum powder. It hits immediately. A gentle warmth follows, led by creamy Bourbon vanilla and sweet Ispahan rose petals that soften the opening sharpness. As the scent settles on skin, powdery iris root steps forward, providing an eart…

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Silver My Skin puts a metallic spin on the brand's signature powdery floral DNA. This collector release opens with a sharp burst of orange flower and ginger, then settles into a heavy, sweet plum and amber base. It is a dense skin scent designed for cool evening wear when you want a notice…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ciel or Classique Silver My Skin?

Classique Silver My Skin takes 4 of 7 categories. Ciel is rated 4.18/5 from 408 votes; Classique Silver My Skin is rated 4.32/5 from 59 votes. Choose Ciel for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Classique Silver My Skin for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciel or Classique Silver My Skin?

Classique Silver My Skin lasts longest (Classique Silver My Skin 74/100, Ciel 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciel or Classique Silver My Skin?

Classique Silver My Skin projects furthest (Classique Silver My Skin 70/100, Ciel 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciel and Classique Silver My Skin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Vanille, Iris, Rose and Amber.

Is Ciel or Classique Silver My Skin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classique Silver My Skin is the stronger pick. For winter, Ciel is the stronger pick. Ciel suits daytime wear; Classique Silver My Skin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciel and Classique Silver My Skin?

Ciel features Vanille, Iris, Rose and Amber. Classique Silver My Skin has top notes of African Orange Flower, Rose, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and plum, a base of Vanille, Musk and Amber.