Secret Obsession vs Classique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Classique takes 5 of 7 categories.
Secret ObsessionChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
ClassiqueChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Secret Obsession2/7
Classique5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Classique
- Community sentiment
- Classique
- Longevity
- Classique
- Sillage & projection
- Classique
- Value for money
- Secret Obsession
- Versatility
- Secret Obsession
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Classique
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Secret ObsessionCalvin KleinClassiqueJean Paul GaultierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes
Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%
3.92/ 5 · 12,265 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerClassiqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate
3,191 votes
38%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
12,265 votes
Category winnerClassiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityClassique
SillageClassique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSecret ObsessionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
amber61%
white floral100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
NutmegPlumMaceRose
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris
Top
Orange BlossomStar AniseRoseMandarin OrangePearBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangGingerOrchidTuberoseIrisPlum
Base
VanillaAmberMuskCinnamonSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPlum, Rose, Tuberose and Orchid. Durations are only published for Secret Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer15
Fall100
Winter82
Day62
Night100
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSecret ObsessionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,373
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Calice Becker, Givaudan
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,698
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerClassiqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSecret Obsession by Calvin Klein is a warm, woody floral fragrance defined by dark fruit, pungent spices, and creamy white florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of plum, mace, and nutmeg, offering a dry and boozy warmth right from the start. As it settles, lush tuberose, jasmine, and orange blossom soften the in…
Reviews →Jean Paul Gaultier Classique is a bold floral fragrance that balances sweet orange blossom with warm ginger and a heavy vanilla base. Designed for women who want a distinct presence, this bottle delivers a rich, powdery cloud that lingers on skin and clothing. It remains a standout option for evening wear and colder m…
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, Secret Obsession or Classique?
Classique takes 5 of 7 categories. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Classique is rated 3.92/5 from 12,265 votes. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Classique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Secret Obsession or Classique?
Classique lasts longest (Classique 76/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Secret Obsession or Classique?
Classique projects furthest (Classique 69/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Secret Obsession and Classique smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Tuberose and Orchid.
Is Secret Obsession or Classique better for summer or winter?
For summer, Secret Obsession is the stronger pick. For winter, Classique is the stronger pick. Secret Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Secret Obsession and Classique?
Secret Obsession has top notes of Nutmeg, Plum, Mace and Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla. Classique has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, Orchid and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cinnamon.
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