Jean Paul Gaultier 1993 EDT

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Classique

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Classique opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange Blossom, and Rose, settles into a heart of Iris, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Cinnamon. Jean Paul Gaultier's Classique carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Classique is an iconic, ultra-feminine bombshell - lush white florals and sweet vanilla with a powdery, sensual finish. Romantic and unmistakable, it leaves a memorable, warm trail that feels timeless yet never dull.
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  • Sensual
  • Romantic
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Bold
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Classique Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Classique's sweet vanilla, powdery florals, and ambery warmth shine in cool to cold weather but retain enough freshness from citrus and orange blossom to work well in spring. It can feel too heavy in the hottest months, but excels from fall through winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The bold, sensual trail and creamy sweetness make it ideal for dates and dressed-up occasions, while its classic powdery floral character gives it some versatility for casual wear. Projection and richness are less suited to the office or active settings.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, FARNESOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, ISOEUGENOL, EUGENOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, CI 17200 (RED 33), CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5).

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

1 of 2 other shops' lists name the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

A voluptuous swirl of orange blossom and star anise opens Classique with a spicy-sweet flash, quickly melting into lush rose and ylang-ylang. Creamy vanilla and amber radiate a powdery warmth, while hints of ginger and cinnamon add intrigue. The effect is at once cozy and seductive, balancing vintage powderiness with a bold, sweet modernity. The famous corset bottle houses a fragrance as memorable and distinct as its silhouette - rich, sensual, and utterly feminine.

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Where to buy

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