Fragrance Notes
Classique
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique arrived in 1993 in a torso-shaped bottle and the fragrance inside is as maximalist as the packaging.
Orange blossom and star anise open it with rose, mandarin orange, pear and bergamot. The star anise is what makes the start memorable, cool and liquorice-like against all that soft fruit and flower.
The heart piles on ylang ylang, tuberose, orchid, iris, ginger and plum. Ylang ylang and tuberose are the two most assertive white florals in perfumery and both are used at full volume, with the ginger adding a dry heat and the plum a jammy depth.
Vanilla, amber, musk, cinnamon and sandalwood finish it. The vanilla is generous, the cinnamon keeps it spiced rather than simply sweet, and the base is where the fragrance earns its reputation for warmth.
How Classique wears
It lasts a long time and projects strongly, so it needs a light hand. Cooler weather and evenings suit it best.
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette, created by Jacques Cavallier in 1993 for Jean Paul Gaultier, whose fragrance line began that same year.
Please note: images are a guide only. Packaging and bottle design may occasionally differ from those shown due to manufacturer updates or promotions.
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