Extatic vs Classique Edition Collector
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Jean Paul Gaultier
Rank #46,399 PowderyCitrus
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Classique Edition Collector takes 3 of 4 categories.
ExtaticChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Classique Edition CollectorChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Extatic1/4
Classique Edition Collector3/4
- 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
- Extatic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExtaticPierre BalmainClassique Edition CollectorJean Paul GaultierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.56/ 5 · 1,214 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
4.28/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 9%Had 10%Want 80%
Category winnerClassique Edition CollectorRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
48%Like
9%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
1,059 votes
44%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityClassique Edition Collector
SillageClassique Edition Collector
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
powdery100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearOsmanthusRose
Heart
OrchidIrisJasmine
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodLeatherAmyris
Top
RoseOrange BlossomBergamotStar AnisePearMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisPlumGingerOrchidYlang-YlangTuberose
Base
AmberMuskCinnamonVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPear, Rose, Orchid and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring57
Summer29
Fall86
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,515
PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Nathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#46,399
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerExtaticHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExtatic by Pierre Balmain offers a bold oriental floral experience for the confident woman. It opens with bright pear and osmanthus before settling into a heart of orchid, iris, and night jasmine. The base provides a lasting, grounded finish with cashmere wood, sandalwood, and leather. This scent is a striking choice …
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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, Extatic or Classique Edition Collector?
Classique Edition Collector takes 3 of 4 categories. Extatic is rated 3.56/5 from 1,214 votes; Classique Edition Collector is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose Extatic for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Classique Edition Collector for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Extatic or Classique Edition Collector?
They last about the same: Classique Edition Collector 68/100, Extatic 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Extatic or Classique Edition Collector?
Classique Edition Collector projects furthest (Classique Edition Collector 70/100, Extatic 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Extatic and Classique Edition Collector smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose, Orchid and Iris.
Is Extatic or Classique Edition Collector better for summer or winter?
Classique Edition Collector suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Extatic and Classique Edition Collector?
Extatic has top notes of Pear, Osmanthus and Rose, heart notes of Orchid, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Leather and Amyris. 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.
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