Fragrance comparison

Classique Collector Edition 2018 vs Secret Obsession

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,226 ratings analysed

4 wins

Classique Collector Edition 2018

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.4035 votes

Rank #33,485 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Secret Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.643,191 votes

Rank #33,373 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Secret Obsession
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Classique Collector Edition 20184/7

Secret Obsession3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classique Collector Edition 2018Jean Paul Gaultier

Secret ObsessionCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 45%Had 12%Want 43%

3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes

Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%

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

26%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

3,191 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySecret Obsession

SillageClassique Collector Edition 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSecret ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

floral61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and powdery

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegPlumMaceRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rose, Plum and Orchid. Durations are only published for Secret Obsession, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer15

Fall100

Winter69

Day83

Night100

Spring25

Summer15

Fall100

Winter82

Day62

Night100

Category winnerClassique Collector Edition 2018Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men3

Unisex21

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,373

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Calice Becker, Givaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecret ObsessionHigher 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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Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein is a warm, woody floral fragrance defined by dark fruit, pungent spices, and creamy white florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of plum, mace, and nutmeg, offering a dry and boozy warmth right from the start. As it settles, lush tuberose, jasmine, and orange blossom soften the in…

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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 Secret Obsession?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 takes 4 of 7 categories. Classique Collector Edition 2018 is rated 4.40/5 from 35 votes; Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 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 Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Secret Obsession?

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

Which projects more, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Secret Obsession?

Projection is very close: Classique Collector Edition 2018 63/100, Secret Obsession 61/100 for sillage.

Do Classique Collector Edition 2018 and Secret Obsession smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose, Plum and Orchid.

Is Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Secret Obsession better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Classique Collector Edition 2018 and Secret Obsession?

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. Secret Obsession has top notes of Nutmeg, Plum, Mace and Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla.