Fragrance comparison

Secret Obsession vs Classique Pirate Edition

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,245 ratings analysed

Secret Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.643,191 votes

Rank #33,373 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Classique Pirate Edition

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.0754 votes

Rank #34,599 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Pirate Edition takes 5 of 7 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 Pirate Edition
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Secret Obsession2/7

Classique Pirate Edition5/7

Ratings & consensus: Classique Pirate Edition
Community sentiment: Classique Pirate Edition
Longevity: Classique Pirate Edition
Sillage & projection: Classique Pirate Edition
Value for money: Secret Obsession
Versatility: Classique Pirate Edition
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 Pirate EditionJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes

Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%

4.07/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winnerClassique Pirate 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

28%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerClassique Pirate EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityClassique Pirate Edition

SillageClassique Pirate Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value44

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%

white floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and fruity

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

Mandarin OrangeOrange BlossomStar AnisePearRoseBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangPlumGingerOrchidIris

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodCinnamon

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

Spring87

Summer20

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night63

Category winnerClassique Pirate EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women75

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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#34,599

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 Pirate Edition is a sweet, powdery amber floral built around warm orange blossom and spices. The fragrance preserves the original EDT juice in a collectible sailor costume, offering a cozy blend of vanilla and star anise. It suits cool autumn evenings when you want a soft, nostalgic trail.

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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 Pirate Edition?

Classique Pirate Edition takes 5 of 7 categories. Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes; Classique Pirate Edition is rated 4.07/5 from 54 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 Pirate Edition for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Secret Obsession or Classique Pirate Edition?

Classique Pirate Edition lasts longest (Classique Pirate Edition 73/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secret Obsession or Classique Pirate Edition?

Classique Pirate Edition projects furthest (Classique Pirate Edition 70/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secret Obsession and Classique Pirate Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Tuberose and Orchid.

Is Secret Obsession or Classique Pirate Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classique Pirate Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Secret Obsession is the stronger pick. Secret Obsession suits evening wear; Classique Pirate Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Secret Obsession and Classique Pirate 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 Pirate Edition has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Star Anise and Pear, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Ginger, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.