Jean Paul Gaultier 2020 EDP

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Classique Airlines

by Daphné Bugey

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Airlines is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Daphné Bugey. Classique Airlines opens with Rose and Rum, settles into a heart of Orchid and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Jean Paul Gaultier's Classique Airlines carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mystery, with a lot of people convinced the notes given are completely off. If you're after a sweet, powdery vanilla with a surprising orange blossom twist, this'll do the trick. Don't expect the rum and rose you might be promised.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sweet
  • Powdery
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Playful
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Classique Airlines Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, warm, and powdery nature makes it ideal for dates and casual outings where a noticeable scent is welcome. While some find it quite strong, it's probably a bit much for a formal office setting. It's definitely not a sport fragrance.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a perplexing 'green' or orange blossom note, rather than the listed rose and rum, before settling into a beautiful sweet and powdery vanilla heart. Hints of amber and tonka bean provide depth, building a warm, enveloping cloud. Expected notes of orchid and narcissus are overshadowed by the vanilla and amber sweetness.

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