Fragrance comparison

Classique Edition Collector vs Secret Obsession

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,209 ratings analysed

3 wins

Classique Edition Collector

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.2818 votes

Rank #44,893 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

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 Edition Collector takes 3 of 4 categories.

Classique Edition Collector
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Secret Obsession
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Classique Edition Collector3/4

Secret Obsession1/4

Ratings & consensus: Classique Edition Collector
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Classique Edition Collector
Sillage & projection: Classique Edition Collector
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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 Edition CollectorJean Paul Gaultier

Secret ObsessionCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 9%Had 10%Want 80%

3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes

Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%

Category winnerClassique Edition CollectorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

26%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

3,191 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityClassique Edition Collector

SillageClassique Edition Collector

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

white floral61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseOrange BlossomBergamotStar AnisePearMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisPlumGingerOrchidYlang-YlangTuberose

Base

AmberMuskCinnamonVanillaSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegPlumMaceRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris

InformationalShared notesRose, Orange Blossom, 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

Spring57

Summer29

Fall86

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring25

Summer15

Fall100

Winter82

Day62

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex21

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,893

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

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 Edition Collector opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and orange blossom before settling into a warm vanilla base. It offers a cozy, powdered floral warmth that fits perfectly on crisp autumn evenings spent indoors or out.

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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 Edition Collector or Secret Obsession?

Classique Edition Collector takes 3 of 4 categories. Classique Edition Collector is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes; Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes. Choose Classique Edition Collector for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique Edition Collector or Secret Obsession?

Classique Edition Collector lasts longest (Classique Edition Collector 68/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classique Edition Collector or Secret Obsession?

Classique Edition Collector projects furthest (Classique Edition Collector 70/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classique Edition Collector and Secret Obsession smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Orange Blossom, Plum and Orchid.

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

Classique Edition Collector suits evening wear; Secret Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Classique Edition Collector has top notes of Rose, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Iris, Plum, Ginger and Orchid, a base of Amber, Musk, Cinnamon and Vanilla. 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.