Fragrance comparison

Classique Collector Edition 2018 vs Safanad

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,449 ratings analysed

5 wins

Classique Collector Edition 2018

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.4035 votes

Rank #31,579 CitrusSweet

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60%scent match

Closely related

Safanad

Parfums de Marly

4.142,414 votes

Rank #2,962 SweetWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 takes 5 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.
Safanad
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Classique Collector Edition 20185/7

Safanad2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classique Collector Edition 2018Jean Paul Gaultier

SafanadParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 45%Had 12%Want 43%

4.14/ 5 · 2,414 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

46%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

2,414 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySafanad

SillageClassique Collector Edition 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value25

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%

sweet100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both sweet, citrus and white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

PearOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangIris

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Pear, Iris and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Safanad, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer15

Fall100

Winter69

Day83

Night100

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerClassique Collector Edition 2018Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Date 31%Work 28%Casual 26%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,962

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerSafanadHigher 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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Safanad by Parfums de Marly pairs crisp orchard fruit with a plush floral heart. The first spray releases ripe pear and tart orange peel, kicking off with an immediate sweet juiciness. Soon, warm orange blossom and tropical ylang-ylang step forward. Iris dusts the petals with a subtle cosmetic softness, preventing the…

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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, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Safanad?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 takes 5 of 7 categories. Classique Collector Edition 2018 is rated 4.40/5 from 35 votes; Safanad is rated 4.14/5 from 2,414 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 Safanad for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Safanad?

Safanad lasts longest (Safanad 65/100, Classique Collector Edition 2018 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Safanad?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 projects furthest (Classique Collector Edition 2018 63/100, Safanad 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classique Collector Edition 2018 and Safanad smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pear, Iris and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Safanad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classique Collector Edition 2018 is the stronger pick. For winter, Safanad is the stronger pick. Classique Collector Edition 2018 suits evening wear; Safanad suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classique Collector Edition 2018 and Safanad?

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. Safanad has top notes of Pear and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.