Fragrance comparison

Secret Obsession vs Classique Collector Glam Edition

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,215 ratings analysed

Secret Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.643,191 votes

Rank #33,373 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Classique Collector Glam Edition

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.3824 votes

Rank #35,625 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Collector Glam Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Secret Obsession
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Classique Collector Glam Edition
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Secret Obsession2/5

Classique Collector Glam Edition3/5

Ratings & consensus: Classique Collector Glam Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Classique Collector Glam Edition
Sillage & projection: Classique Collector Glam Edition
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 Glam EditionJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes

Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

Category winnerClassique Collector Glam EditionRating 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

54%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityClassique Collector Glam Edition

SillageClassique Collector Glam Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value61

Category winnerSecret ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

powdery100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and white floral

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

Orange BlossomStar AnisePearRoseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

OrchidGingerYlang-YlangPlumIrisTuberose

Base

VanillaCinnamonAmberMuskSandalwood

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

Spring30

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#35,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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 Glam Edition wraps rich orange blossom and sweet plum in a warm, powdery vanilla base. This 2015 collector release brings a dense floral warmth that shines in cool winter night air, offering a cozy yet bold scent profile for evening 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 Glam Edition?

Classique Collector Glam Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Classique Collector Glam Edition is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Classique Collector Glam Edition for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Classique Collector Glam Edition lasts longest (Classique Collector Glam Edition 69/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Classique Collector Glam Edition projects furthest (Classique Collector Glam Edition 72/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secret Obsession and Classique Collector Glam Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Tuberose and Orchid.

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

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

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

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 Glam Edition has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Pear and Rose, heart notes of Orchid, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang and Plum, a base of Vanilla, Cinnamon, Amber and Musk.