Fragrance comparison

Classique Pirate Edition vs Rubikona No. 11

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 290 ratings analysed

4 wins

Classique Pirate Edition

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.0754 votes

Rank #31,702 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Rubikona No. 11

Puredistance

4.01236 votes

Rank #8,154 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Pirate Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.

Classique Pirate Edition
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rubikona No. 11
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Classique Pirate Edition4/7

Rubikona No. 113/7

Ratings & consensus: Rubikona No. 11
Community sentiment: Classique Pirate Edition
Longevity: Rubikona No. 11
Sillage & projection: Classique Pirate Edition
Value for money: Classique Pirate Edition
Versatility: Classique Pirate Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rubikona No. 11

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classique Pirate EditionJean Paul Gaultier

Rubikona No. 11Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

4.01/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 47%Had 14%Want 39%

Category winnerRubikona No. 11Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

46%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

236 votes

Category winnerClassique Pirate EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRubikona No. 11

SillageClassique Pirate Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value23

Category winnerClassique Pirate EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrange BlossomStar AnisePearRoseBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangPlumGingerOrchidIris

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodCinnamon

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangCloveRoseIris

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliMuskSolar NotesVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Rubikona No. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer20

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night63

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerClassique Pirate EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men4

Unisex36

Women60

Date 39%Party 30%Work 18%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,702

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,154

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRubikona No. 11Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Pirate Edition is a sweet, powdery amber floral built around warm orange blossom and spices. The fragrance preserves the original EDT juice in a collectible sailor costume, offering a cozy blend of vanilla and star anise. It suits cool autumn evenings when you want a soft, nostalgic trail.

Reviews →

Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 opens with a sparkling rush of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. As the sharp citrus bite softens on warm skin, a rich floral heart emerges with orange blossom, velvety rose, and a noticeable kick of dry clove. Cécile Zarokian anchored this blend…

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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 Pirate Edition or Rubikona No. 11?

Classique Pirate Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Classique Pirate Edition is rated 4.07/5 from 54 votes; Rubikona No. 11 is rated 4.01/5 from 236 votes. Choose Classique Pirate Edition for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rubikona No. 11 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique Pirate Edition or Rubikona No. 11?

Rubikona No. 11 lasts longest (Rubikona No. 11 77/100, Classique Pirate Edition 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classique Pirate Edition or Rubikona No. 11?

Classique Pirate Edition projects furthest (Classique Pirate Edition 70/100, Rubikona No. 11 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classique Pirate Edition and Rubikona No. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Bergamot.

Is Classique Pirate Edition or Rubikona No. 11 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classique Pirate Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Rubikona No. 11 is the stronger pick. Classique Pirate Edition suits daytime wear; Rubikona No. 11 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classique Pirate Edition and Rubikona No. 11?

Classique Pirate Edition has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Star Anise and Pear, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Ginger, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Rubikona No. 11 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Clove and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Solar Notes and Vanilla.