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Classique Collector Edition 2018 vs Tuberose Illusion

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

Updated 37 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Classique Collector Edition 2018

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Tuberose Illusion

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Classique Collector Edition 20184/4
Tuberose Illusion0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Classique Collector Edition 2018
Sillage & projection
Classique Collector Edition 2018
Value for money
Classique Collector Edition 2018
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Classique Collector Edition 2018

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Classique Collector Edition 2018Jean Paul Gaultier
Tuberose Illusionle Pelerin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.40/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 45%Had 12%Want 43%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 22%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityClassique Collector Edition 2018

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%
citrus100%
white floral86%
musky72%
tuberose58%
animalic44%
powdery30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, 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
Top15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Orange BlossomTuberose
Base3 to 6 hours
Musk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Tuberose Illusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring54
Summer15
Fall100
Winter69
Day83
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex18
Women82
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,761

PerfumerScott Morchan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassique Collector Edition 2018Higher 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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Tuberose Illusion by le Pelerin opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, offering a bright introduction before the florals take over. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, orange blossom and tuberose step forward to create a creamy white floral core. Rather than leaning overly dense, the floral weigh…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Tuberose Illusion?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 takes 4 of 4 categories. Classique Collector Edition 2018 is rated 4.40/5 from 35 votes; Tuberose Illusion is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Classique Collector Edition 2018 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tuberose Illusion for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Tuberose Illusion?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 lasts longest (Classique Collector Edition 2018 62/100, Tuberose Illusion 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Tuberose Illusion?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 projects furthest (Classique Collector Edition 2018 63/100, Tuberose Illusion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classique Collector Edition 2018 and Tuberose Illusion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Classique Collector Edition 2018 or Tuberose Illusion better for summer or winter?

Classique Collector Edition 2018 suits evening wear; Tuberose Illusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classique Collector Edition 2018 and Tuberose Illusion?

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. Tuberose Illusion has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Musk.

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