Fragrance comparison

Secret Obsession vs Classique Collector Edition 2022

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,207 ratings analysed

5 wins

Secret Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.643,191 votes

Rank #33,373 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Classique Collector Edition 2022

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.6216 votes

Rank #60,058 FloralAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Obsession takes 5 of 5 categories.

Secret Obsession
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Classique Collector Edition 2022
Choose it for a floral and anis character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Secret Obsession5/5

Classique Collector Edition 20220/5

Ratings & consensus: Secret Obsession
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Secret Obsession
Sillage & projection: Secret Obsession
Value for money: Secret Obsession
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secret Obsession

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Secret ObsessionCalvin Klein

Classique Collector Edition 2022Jean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes

Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%

3.62/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 47%Had 1%Want 52%

Category winnerSecret ObsessionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

3,191 votes

44%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

19%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySecret Obsession

SillageSecret Obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value22

Category winnerSecret ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

floral100%

anis90%

soft spicy80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

powdery50%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegPlumMaceRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris

Top

Star AniseOrange BlossomRoseMandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart

OrchidplumGingerYlang-YlangIrisTuberose

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 season

Spring25

Summer15

Fall100

Winter82

Day62

Night100

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women75

Men44

Unisex11

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,373

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Calice Becker, Givaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,058

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecret ObsessionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Secret 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…

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Collector Edition 2022 offers a bold mix of warm spices and bright orange blossom. Jacques Cavallier Belletrud builds this fragrance around a dense heart of orchid and ginger. It settles on a base of sweet vanilla and cinnamon, making it a heavy option for cold weather wear.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Secret Obsession or Classique Collector Edition 2022?

Secret Obsession takes 5 of 5 categories. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Classique Collector Edition 2022 is rated 3.62/5 from 16 votes. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Classique Collector Edition 2022 for a floral and anis character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Secret Obsession or Classique Collector Edition 2022?

Secret Obsession lasts longest (Secret Obsession 65/100, Classique Collector Edition 2022 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secret Obsession or Classique Collector Edition 2022?

Secret Obsession projects furthest (Secret Obsession 61/100, Classique Collector Edition 2022 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secret Obsession and Classique Collector Edition 2022 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Tuberose and Orchid.

Is Secret Obsession or Classique Collector Edition 2022 better for summer or winter?

Secret Obsession suits evening wear; Classique Collector Edition 2022 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Secret Obsession and Classique Collector Edition 2022?

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 Collector Edition 2022 has top notes of Star Anise, Orange Blossom, Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, plum, Ginger and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cinnamon.