Jean Paul Gaultier 2013 EDT

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Classique Summer 2013

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer 2013 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013. Classique Summer 2013 opens with Clementine, Lemon, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Jean Paul Gaultier's Classique Summer 2013 carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This summer flanker of JPG Classique is divisive; some adore its fresh, clean take on the original, while others find it too weak or reminiscent of 'old lady soap'. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who love it, a nostalgic warm-weather pick.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
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Classique Summer 2013 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its lighter, fresher profile makes it suitable for casual wear and even some office settings, though its powdery nature might not suit everyone. Several reviews commend its suitability for summer days, making it ideal for relaxed outings, but its perceived poor longevity for some makes it less reliable for formal events.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 bright burst of orange blossom, zesty lemon, and juicy clementine - a truly uplifting start. As it settles, a clean heart of rose, iris, jasmine, and ylang-ylang blooms, retaining that signature powdery floral JPG character. The base sweetens slightly with soft vanilla and warm amber, cushioned by a delicate musk that keeps it airy and fresh, moving away from anything heavy.

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