Fragrance comparison

Classique Limited Edition 2003 vs Pentimento

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 269 ratings analysed

5 wins

Classique Limited Edition 2003

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.5479 votes

Rank #27,176 VanillaWarm Spicy

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Pentimento

Jorum Studio

3.91190 votes

Rank #31,552 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Limited Edition 2003 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Classique Limited Edition 2003
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pentimento
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Classique Limited Edition 20035/7

Pentimento2/7

Ratings & consensus: Classique Limited Edition 2003
Community sentiment: Classique Limited Edition 2003
Longevity: Classique Limited Edition 2003
Sillage & projection: Classique Limited Edition 2003
Value for money: Pentimento
Versatility: Pentimento
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Classique Limited Edition 2003

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classique Limited Edition 2003Jean Paul Gaultier

PentimentoJorum Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 29%

3.91/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerClassique Limited Edition 2003Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

1%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

35%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerClassique Limited Edition 2003Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityClassique Limited Edition 2003

SillageClassique Limited Edition 2003

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPentimentoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

rum77%

floral69%

amber61%

sweet100%

woody91%

nutty83%

vanilla74%

white floral65%

rum56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both vanilla and rum

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseOrchidNarcissus

Heart

RumVanillaGingerTonka Bean

Base

AmberSandalwood

Top

HazelnutTiare FlowerOrchidBroom

Heart

Carob treeTobacco Blossom

Base

VanillaTonka BeanRum

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Rum, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPentimentoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men1

Unisex62

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,552

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassique Limited Edition 2003Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Limited Edition 2003 dials up the warmth of the original formula. It wraps powdery orchid and narcotic narcissus in a cozy blanket of vanilla, amber, and a dark splash of rum. The ginger bite keeps it from turning too sweet, making it ideal for freezing winter nights spent indoors.

Reviews →

Pentimento by Jorum Studio presents a dense, hazelnut-forward gourmand experience that steers clear of standard sugary syrup. A dry carob note provides a cocoa-like dustiness, while tobacco blossom and rum steer the base into warm, adult territory. It behaves best on skin in crisp autumn weather, appealing to those wh…

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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 Limited Edition 2003 or Pentimento?

Classique Limited Edition 2003 takes 5 of 7 categories. Classique Limited Edition 2003 is rated 4.54/5 from 79 votes; Pentimento is rated 3.91/5 from 190 votes. Choose Classique Limited Edition 2003 for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pentimento for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Classique Limited Edition 2003 or Pentimento?

Classique Limited Edition 2003 lasts longest (Classique Limited Edition 2003 81/100, Pentimento 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classique Limited Edition 2003 or Pentimento?

Classique Limited Edition 2003 projects furthest (Classique Limited Edition 2003 71/100, Pentimento 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classique Limited Edition 2003 and Pentimento smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and rum accords. Common notes include Orchid, Rum, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

Is Classique Limited Edition 2003 or Pentimento better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classique Limited Edition 2003 is the stronger pick. For winter, Classique Limited Edition 2003 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classique Limited Edition 2003 and Pentimento?

Classique Limited Edition 2003 has top notes of Rose, Orchid and Narcissus, heart notes of Rum, Vanilla, Ginger and Tonka Bean, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Pentimento has top notes of Hazelnut, Tiare Flower, Orchid and Broom, heart notes of Carob tree and Tobacco Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum.