Jean Paul Gaultier 2010 EDT

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Classique X

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique X is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2010, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Classique X opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Iris, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vanilla. Jean Paul Gaultier's Classique X carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This flanker to the bold Classique is anything but; a subtle, citrus-heavy floral that's fresh and clean, sometimes to a fault. It's a freshie that manages to be both energising and relaxing, leaving many wishing for more punch, while drawing the ire of those who find it distinctly 'meh'.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Elegant
  • Energetic
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Classique X Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot53%
Mandarin47%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom41%
Iris31%
Peony28%
Baseas listed
Cedar53%
Vanilla47%

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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean profile make it ideal for office and casual wear, avoiding any risk of being overpowering. While some find it 'sexy', its gentle nature reduces its suitability for formal events or a bold date night where a stronger statement is preferred.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Classique X opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, clean and invigorating. This citrus fanfare soon settles into a graceful heart of white florals, where delicate orange blossom, sweet peony, and a hint of powdery iris mingle. As it dries down, a whisper of vanilla adds a touch of creamy warmth, grounded by a subtle cedar base, leaving a refined and subtly fresh trail.

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