Fragrance comparison

Classique La Robe Chinoise vs Safanad

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,443 ratings analysed

5 wins

Classique La Robe Chinoise

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.3129 votes

Rank #32,543 SweetCitrus

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59%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 La Robe Chinoise takes 5 of 7 categories.

Classique La Robe Chinoise
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Safanad
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Classique La Robe Chinoise5/7

Safanad2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classique La Robe ChinoiseJean Paul Gaultier

SafanadParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 10%Want 73%

4.14/ 5 · 2,414 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSafanadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

46%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

2,414 votes

Category winnerClassique La Robe ChinoiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityClassique La Robe Chinoise

SillageClassique La Robe Chinoise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value25

Category winnerClassique La Robe ChinoiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

floral69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match59%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

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeStar AnisePearRose

Heart

OrchidYlang-YlangPlumGingerIris

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

PearOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangIris

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall88

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerClassique La Robe ChinoiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#32,543

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 La Robe Chinoise offers a collector's twist on the original powder-bomb. This limited edition wraps the signature sweet orange blossom and warm ginger notes in a deep, amber-heavy blanket, creating a denser option for crisp autumn evenings when you want your scent to linger under a heavy c…

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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 La Robe Chinoise or Safanad?

Classique La Robe Chinoise takes 5 of 7 categories. Classique La Robe Chinoise is rated 4.31/5 from 29 votes; Safanad is rated 4.14/5 from 2,414 votes. Choose Classique La Robe Chinoise for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Safanad for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique La Robe Chinoise or Safanad?

Classique La Robe Chinoise lasts longest (Classique La Robe Chinoise 75/100, Safanad 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classique La Robe Chinoise or Safanad?

Classique La Robe Chinoise projects furthest (Classique La Robe Chinoise 74/100, Safanad 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classique La Robe Chinoise and Safanad smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pear, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.

Is Classique La Robe Chinoise or Safanad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classique La Robe Chinoise is the stronger pick. For winter, Classique La Robe Chinoise is the stronger pick. Classique La Robe Chinoise suits evening wear; Safanad suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classique La Robe Chinoise and Safanad?

Classique La Robe Chinoise has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Star Anise and Pear, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Safanad has top notes of Pear and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.