Secret Obsession vs Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Secret Obsession takes 4 of 4 categories.
Secret ObsessionChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Secret Obsession4/4
Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 20200/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- 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 KleinClassique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020Jean Paul GaultierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes
Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%
4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySecret Obsession
SillageSecret Obsession
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%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, 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
PearStar AniseOrange BlossomRoseMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangTuberoseGingerIrisPlumOrchid
Base
VanillaCinnamonSandalwoodAmberMusk
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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall83
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#49,018
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSecret ObsessionHigher 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 delivers a festive winter bottle for Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020. This scent centers on orange blossom, star anise, and warm vanilla. It is a powdery, floral composition designed for cold weather wear. The fragrance offers a sweet, cozy aura that suits evening events and casual holi…
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 X-Mas Edition 2020?
Secret Obsession takes 4 of 4 categories. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020 is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020 for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Secret Obsession or Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020?
Secret Obsession lasts longest (Secret Obsession 65/100, Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Secret Obsession or Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020?
Secret Obsession projects furthest (Secret Obsession 61/100, Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Secret Obsession and Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Tuberose and Orchid.
Is Secret Obsession or Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020 better for summer or winter?
Secret Obsession suits evening wear; Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Secret Obsession and Classique Eau de Toilette X-Mas Edition 2020?
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 X-Mas Edition 2020 has top notes of Pear, Star Anise, Orange Blossom and Rose, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Ginger and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Amber.
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