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Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 vs Secret Obsession

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

Updated 3,246 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017

    Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Secret Obsession

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

Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 20176/7
Secret Obsession1/7
Ratings & consensus
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
Community sentiment
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
Longevity
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
Sillage & projection
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
Value for money
Secret Obsession
Versatility
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Jean Paul Gaultier
Secret ObsessionCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.42/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes
Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%
Category winnerClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

55 votes

26%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate

3,191 votes

Category winnerClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017

SillageClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value67
Category winnerSecret ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
powdery92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
woody61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Orange BlossomStar AniseRoseMandarin OrangePearBergamot
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangPlumIrisGingerOrchid
Base
VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskCinnamon
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegPlumMaceRose
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rose, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Secret Obsession, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring47
Summer16
Fall89
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Spring25
Summer15
Fall100
Winter82
Day62
Night100
Category winnerClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex38
Women63
Men3
Unisex21
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,373

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Calice Becker, Givaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 wraps the skin in a warm, powdery floral embrace. Orange blossom and ginger pop with sweet, buzzy energy before settling into a thick amber vanilla. It is a bold, sweet, and comforting scent designed for cold evenings and cozy cashmere sweaters.

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 or Secret Obsession?

Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 takes 6 of 7 categories. Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes; Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes. Choose Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 or Secret Obsession?

Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 lasts longest (Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 70/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 or Secret Obsession?

Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 projects furthest (Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 66/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 and Secret Obsession smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 or Secret Obsession better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 is the stronger pick. For winter, Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 is the stronger pick. Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 suits evening wear; Secret Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 and Secret Obsession?

Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.

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