Fragrance comparison

Classique Xmas Limited Edition vs Hypnotic Tuberose

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Classique Xmas Limited Edition

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.8628 votes

Rank #47,986 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Hypnotic Tuberose

Judith Williams

3.4423 votes

Rank #19,442 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hypnotic Tuberose takes 2 of 4 categories.

Classique Xmas Limited Edition
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hypnotic Tuberose
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Classique Xmas Limited Edition1/4

Hypnotic Tuberose2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classique Xmas Limited EditionJean Paul Gaultier

Hypnotic TuberoseJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%

3.44/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winnerClassique Xmas Limited EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

38%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Tuberose

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral86%

citrus72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

fresh spicy30%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

animalic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ginger

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Vanilla

Top

VioletGingerBasilPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCinnamonRose

Base

Orange BlossomVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGinger, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer8

Fall77

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,986

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,442

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerHypnotic TuberoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Xmas Limited Edition is a warm, spicy amber floral perfume designed for cold weather wear. The composition balances sharp ginger, bright orange blossom, and a heavy base of sweet vanilla. It offers a cozy, festive scent profile that serves well during winter evening outings or casual holid…

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Hypnotic Tuberose by Judith Williams is a bold floral composition defined by its creamy tuberose heart and spicy, ginger-infused opening. This 2012 release offers an intense, oriental floral profile that thrives in cooler weather. It is a distinctive choice for those who enjoy white florals with a noticeable, warm per…

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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 Xmas Limited Edition or Hypnotic Tuberose?

Hypnotic Tuberose takes 2 of 4 categories. Classique Xmas Limited Edition is rated 3.86/5 from 28 votes; Hypnotic Tuberose is rated 3.44/5 from 23 votes. Choose Classique Xmas Limited Edition for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hypnotic Tuberose for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique Xmas Limited Edition or Hypnotic Tuberose?

Hypnotic Tuberose lasts longest (Hypnotic Tuberose 73/100, Classique Xmas Limited Edition 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classique Xmas Limited Edition or Hypnotic Tuberose?

Projection is very close: Classique Xmas Limited Edition 61/100, Hypnotic Tuberose 61/100 for sillage.

Do Classique Xmas Limited Edition and Hypnotic Tuberose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Ginger, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Classique Xmas Limited Edition or Hypnotic Tuberose better for summer or winter?

Classique Xmas Limited Edition suits evening wear; Hypnotic Tuberose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classique Xmas Limited Edition and Hypnotic Tuberose?

Classique Xmas Limited Edition has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla. Hypnotic Tuberose has top notes of Violet, Ginger, Basil and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Patchouli.