119 community ratings

Classique (2017) (Eau de Parfum)

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8.1/ 10

Community score
119 ratings

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique is a sweet, floral perfume built around Sicilian mandarin orange, orchid and Bourbon vanilla absolute, with a feminine character; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.

How does it perform?

From 139 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy

What does Classique (2017) (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

It opens with the fruity brightness of Sicilian mandarin orange, followed by a floral heart of orchid. In the base, Bourbon vanilla absolute turns it creamy and powdery, while gourmand and spicy touches add an oriental warmth.

Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It leans towards autumn and winter, with spring in second place, and is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read its character as feminine.