Secret Obsession vs Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
Jean Paul Gaultier
Rank #28,853 White FloralPowdery
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Secret ObsessionChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Secret Obsession1/7
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 20176/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
- Community sentiment
- Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
- Longevity
- Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
- Sillage & projection
- Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
- Value for money
- Secret Obsession
- Versatility
- Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Secret ObsessionCalvin KleinClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Jean Paul GaultierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes
Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%
4.42/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Rating 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
67%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
SillageClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017
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%
powdery92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
woody61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody 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
TuberoseYlang-YlangPlumIrisGingerOrchid
Base
VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskCinnamon
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
Spring47
Summer16
Fall89
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Category winnerClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Most 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#28,853
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerClassique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017Higher 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 Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 wraps the skin in a warm, powdery floral embrace. Orange blossom and ginger pop with sweet, buzzy energy before settling into a thick amber vanilla. It is a bold, sweet, and comforting scent designed for cold evenings and cozy cashmere sweaters.
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 Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017?
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 takes 6 of 7 categories. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Secret Obsession or Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017?
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 lasts longest (Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 70/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Secret Obsession or Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017?
Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 projects furthest (Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 66/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Secret Obsession and Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Tuberose and Orchid.
Is Secret Obsession or Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 is the stronger pick. For winter, Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 is the stronger pick. Secret Obsession suits evening wear; Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Secret Obsession and Classique Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017?
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 Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2017 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.
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