Sultan Or vs Classique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sultan Or takes 4 of 7 categories.
Sultan OrChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ClassiqueChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sultan Or4/7
Classique3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sultan Or
- Community sentiment
- Sultan Or
- Longevity
- Classique
- Sillage & projection
- Classique
- Value for money
- Sultan Or
- Versatility
- Sultan Or
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Classique
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sultan OrPascal MorabitoClassiqueJean Paul GaultierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 209 votes
Have 49%Had 12%Want 40%
3.92/ 5 · 12,265 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerSultan OrRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
37%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
209 votes
38%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
12,265 votes
Category winnerSultan OrMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityClassique
SillageClassique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSultan OrBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus90%
sweet80%
amber70%
tuberose60%
yellow floral50%
white floral100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomTangerineBergamotLemon
Heart
JasmineTuberoseYlang-YlangGinger
Base
AmberVanillaCinnamonCedar
Top
Orange BlossomStar AniseRoseMandarin OrangePearBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangGingerOrchidTuberoseIrisPlum
Base
VanillaAmberMuskCinnamonSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring87
Summer54
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night64
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSultan OrMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,419
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,427
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerClassiqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPascal Morabito Sultan Or opens with a bright citrus spray of orange blossom, tangerine, and bergamot. As the initial spray settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of creamy tuberose and sweet jasmine. The dry-down wraps the skin in warm vanilla, golden amber, and soft cedarwood. This oriental floral scent shines d…
Reviews →Jean Paul Gaultier Classique is a bold floral fragrance that balances sweet orange blossom with warm ginger and a heavy vanilla base. Designed for women who want a distinct presence, this bottle delivers a rich, powdery cloud that lingers on skin and clothing. It remains a standout option for evening wear and colder m…
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, Sultan Or or Classique?
Sultan Or takes 4 of 7 categories. Sultan Or is rated 4.16/5 from 209 votes; Classique is rated 3.92/5 from 12,265 votes. Choose Sultan Or for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Classique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Sultan Or or Classique?
Classique lasts longest (Classique 76/100, Sultan Or 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sultan Or or Classique?
Classique projects furthest (Classique 69/100, Sultan Or 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sultan Or and Classique smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Sultan Or or Classique better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sultan Or is the stronger pick. For winter, Classique is the stronger pick. Sultan Or suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sultan Or and Classique?
Sultan Or has top notes of Orange Blossom, Tangerine, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Ginger, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Cedar. Classique has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, Orchid and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cinnamon.
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