Classique Intense
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
189 ratings
From your scent profile
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Intense is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance built on jasmine, tiaré and orange blossom, sweetened by vanilla; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.
How does it perform?
From 174 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
OrientalWhat does Classique Intense smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards nights out and evenings. It reads clearly feminine.
The scent is led by white florals: jasmine, tiaré and orange blossom. Pomegranate adds a fruity brightness, vanilla brings sweetness and a gourmand side, and patchouli gives a woody, spicy depth. The overall impression is powdery, warm and oriental. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Real Time Black Emotion have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Autumn
- 35%Winter
- 20%Spring
- 9%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Nighttime30%
- Evening29%
- Casual18%
- Daytime13%
- Office10%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
61% matchWonderful
M. Asam · 2016
60% matchEtoffes de Parfum - Coeur de Velours
Jardin de France · 2011
59% matchBlack Opium (Eau de Parfum)
Yves Saint Laurent · 2014
59% matchBlack Emotion
Real Time
58% matchVanille Monoï
Les Senteurs Gourmandes
54% matchFiore del Dragone
Tesori d'Oriente
53% matchGrain de Soleil
Fragonard · 1999
53% matchJoop! Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Joop! · 1989
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Last updated: October 26, 2026