Fragrance comparison

Classique Collector Edition 2018 vs Gucci Bloom Intense

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 786 ratings analysed

4 wins

Classique Collector Edition 2018

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.4035 votes

Rank #32,674 CitrusSweet

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Bloom Intense

Gucci

3.82751 votes

Rank #8,716 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Classique Collector Edition 2018
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gucci Bloom Intense
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Classique Collector Edition 20184/7

Gucci Bloom Intense2/7

Ratings & consensus: Classique Collector Edition 2018
Community sentiment: Classique Collector Edition 2018
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Classique Collector Edition 2018
Value for money: Classique Collector Edition 2018
Versatility: Gucci Bloom Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Bloom Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classique Collector Edition 2018Jean Paul Gaultier

Gucci Bloom IntenseGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 45%Had 12%Want 43%

3.82/ 5 · 751 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

Category winnerClassique Collector Edition 2018Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

31%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

751 votes

Category winnerClassique Collector Edition 2018Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageClassique Collector Edition 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value39

Category winnerClassique Collector Edition 2018Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

floral61%

white floral100%

fruity88%

tuberose77%

sweet65%

earthy53%

citrus42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseOrange BlossomMandarin OrangePearRoseBergamot

Heart

PlumGingerOrchidTuberoseIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskVanillaAmberCinnamonSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearGingerMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseNight Blooming JasmineJasmine SambacOrange Blossom

Base3 to 6 hours

MossPatchouliCoconut

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Pear and Ginger. Durations are only published for Gucci Bloom Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer15

Fall100

Winter69

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer59

Fall91

Winter57

Day100

Night98

Category winnerGucci Bloom IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men1

Unisex8

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,716

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerGucci Bloom IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Collector Edition 2018 is a warm ginger and vanilla scent wrapped in heavy orange blossom. It starts with bright citrus and anise, then shifts to a dense plum and orchid center. The dry down clings to skin with a soft cinnamon warmth that works beautifully in cool autumn air.

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Gucci Bloom Intense by Gucci takes the original line's signature white floral heart and deepens it with ripe fruit and a shadowy base. The scent opens with sweet pear, zesty ginger, and bright mandarin orange, giving the opening a juicy, radiant lift. As it settles, an intoxicating bouquet of tuberose, night blooming …

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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, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Gucci Bloom Intense?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 takes 4 of 7 categories. Classique Collector Edition 2018 is rated 4.40/5 from 35 votes; Gucci Bloom Intense is rated 3.82/5 from 751 votes. Choose Classique Collector Edition 2018 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gucci Bloom Intense for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Gucci Bloom Intense?

They last about the same: Classique Collector Edition 2018 62/100, Gucci Bloom Intense 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Gucci Bloom Intense?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 projects furthest (Classique Collector Edition 2018 63/100, Gucci Bloom Intense 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classique Collector Edition 2018 and Gucci Bloom Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Pear and Ginger.

Is Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Gucci Bloom Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Bloom Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Classique Collector Edition 2018 is the stronger pick. Classique Collector Edition 2018 suits evening wear; Gucci Bloom Intense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classique Collector Edition 2018 and Gucci Bloom Intense?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 has top notes of Star Anise, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Pear, heart notes of Plum, Ginger, Orchid and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cinnamon. Gucci Bloom Intense has top notes of Pear, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Night Blooming Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Coconut.