Pentimento vs Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 takes 6 of 7 categories.
PentimentoChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pentimento1/7
Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 20176/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017
- Community sentiment
- Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017
- Longevity
- Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017
- Sillage & projection
- Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017
- Value for money
- Pentimento
- Versatility
- Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PentimentoJorum StudioClassique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017Jean Paul GaultierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%
4.23/ 5 · 799 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerClassique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
36%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
190 votes
49%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
799 votes
Category winnerClassique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityClassique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017
SillageClassique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPentimentoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody91%
nutty83%
vanilla74%
white floral65%
rum56%
vanilla100%
amber92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
woody69%
rum61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HazelnutTiare FlowerOrchidBroom
Heart
Carob treeTobacco Blossom
Base
VanillaTonka BeanRum
Top
RumRoseSicilian Mandarin
Heart
OrchidNarcissus
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrchid, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerClassique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,777
PerfumerEuan McCall
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,335
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerClassique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPentimento 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…
Reviews →Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 wraps the wearer in a sweet, boozy amber cloud. Spiced rum and Sicilian mandarin cut through the initial heavy red rose, settling quickly into a warm, powdery vanilla base. It is a bold, cozy fragrance made for winter evenings and formal cold-weather outings.
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, Pentimento or Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017?
Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 takes 6 of 7 categories. Pentimento is rated 3.91/5 from 190 votes; Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 is rated 4.23/5 from 799 votes. Choose Pentimento for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Pentimento or Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017?
Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 lasts longest (Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 71/100, Pentimento 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pentimento or Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017?
Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 projects furthest (Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 63/100, Pentimento 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pentimento and Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Orchid, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum.
Is Pentimento or Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pentimento is the stronger pick. For winter, Pentimento is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pentimento and Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017?
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. Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017 has top notes of Rum, Rose and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Orchid and Narcissus, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.
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