Secret Obsession vs Classique Edition Collector
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Jean Paul Gaultier
Rank #44,893 PowderyCitrus
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Classique Edition Collector takes 3 of 4 categories.
Secret ObsessionChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Classique Edition CollectorChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Secret Obsession1/4
Classique Edition Collector3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Classique Edition Collector
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Classique Edition Collector
- Sillage & projection
- Classique Edition Collector
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 Edition CollectorJean Paul GaultierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes
Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%
4.28/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 9%Had 10%Want 80%
Category winnerClassique Edition CollectorRating 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
44%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityClassique Edition Collector
SillageClassique Edition Collector
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
amber61%
powdery100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
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 = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
NutmegPlumMaceRose
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris
Top
RoseOrange BlossomBergamotStar AnisePearMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisPlumGingerOrchidYlang-YlangTuberose
Base
AmberMuskCinnamonVanillaSandalwood
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
Spring57
Summer29
Fall86
Winter100
Day57
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#44,893
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
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 Classique Edition Collector opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and orange blossom before settling into a warm vanilla base. It offers a cozy, powdered floral warmth that fits perfectly on crisp autumn evenings spent indoors or out.
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 Edition Collector?
Classique Edition Collector takes 3 of 4 categories. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Classique Edition Collector is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Classique Edition Collector for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Secret Obsession or Classique Edition Collector?
Classique Edition Collector lasts longest (Classique Edition Collector 68/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Secret Obsession or Classique Edition Collector?
Classique Edition Collector projects furthest (Classique Edition Collector 70/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Secret Obsession and Classique Edition Collector 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 Edition Collector better for summer or winter?
Secret Obsession suits evening wear; Classique Edition Collector suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Secret Obsession and Classique Edition Collector?
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 Edition Collector has top notes of Rose, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Iris, Plum, Ginger and Orchid, a base of Amber, Musk, Cinnamon and Vanilla.
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