Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Conquer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 271 ratings analysed

4 wins

Classic

Van Gils

3.96267 votes

Rank #26,988 AromaticCitrus

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68%scent match

Closely related

Conquer

Alta Moda

2.254 votes

Rank #75,836 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic takes 4 of 4 categories.

Classic
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Conquer
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Classic4/4

Conquer0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicVan Gils

ConquerAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

2.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

267 votes

0%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate31

Category winners

LongevityClassic

SillageClassic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value0

Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

patchouli65%

fresh spicy56%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VerbenaLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymeCardamomCoriander

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmberOrangeCedarVetiver

Top

BergamotLemonRosemaryVerbenaLavender

Heart

BasilAmberPatchouliJuniperCorianderCinnamonAngelica

Base

CedarLeatherSandalwoodOakmossFirVetiver

InformationalShared notesVerbena, Lemon, Bergamot and Coriander. Durations are only published for Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex1

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,988

PerfumerPierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,836

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Gils Classic is a clean, sharp aromatic woody cologne that carries the confident, grounded energy of late-eighties European barbershop perfumery. The fragrance kicks off with an invigorating snap of tart lemon, bright bergamot, and zesty verbena leaves that instantly clears the air. As the citrus sparkle settles, …

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Conquer by Alta Moda is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary, Verbena and Lavender; middle notes are Basil, Amber, Patchouli, Juniper, Coriander, Cinnamon and Angelica; base notes are Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Fir and Vetiver.

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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, Classic or Conquer?

Classic takes 4 of 4 categories. Classic is rated 3.96/5 from 267 votes; Conquer is rated 2.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Classic for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Conquer for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Conquer?

Classic lasts longest (Classic 75/100, Conquer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Conquer?

Classic projects furthest (Classic 71/100, Conquer 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Conquer smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Verbena, Lemon, Bergamot and Coriander.

Is Classic or Conquer better for summer or winter?

Classic suits evening wear; Conquer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Conquer?

Classic has top notes of Verbena, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Orange and Cedar. Conquer has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Verbena, heart notes of Basil, Amber, Patchouli and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.