Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette is a voluptuous floral amber that opens with a bright ribbon of orange blossom and bergamot, sprinkled with star anise and rose, before drifting into a sensual heart where ylang ylang, ginger, and white florals glow like warm satin, then settles on a nostalgic blend of vanilla, amber, musk, cinnamon, and sandalwood for a softly seductive trail that feels timeless yet unmistakably bold.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 1993. Perfumer Jacques Cavallier.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Orange blossom, Star anise, Rose, Mandarin orange, Pear, Bergamot
Heart: Ylang ylang, Ginger, Orchid, Tuberose, Iris, Plum
Base: Vanilla, Amber, Musk, Cinnamon, Sandalwood
Story and Positioning
Born as the feminine counterpoint to Le Male, Classique channels the house’s corset couture into scent, marrying powdery orange blossom and aphrodisiac ginger with creamy vanilla for a magnetic signature that reads romantic and confident. It anchors a long-running line of seasonal editions and collectible bottles, and remains a reference for lovers of sensual florals with a gourmand twist. If you enjoy the plush sweetness of Hypnotic Poison or the anise-kissed charm of Lolita Lempicka, Classique offers a glamorous, vintage-tinged take that still feels modern.
Bottle and Design
The bottle is a sculpted, feminine torso wearing a corset, an icon of the brand’s fashion universe. In Eau de Toilette, the glass appears luminous and peach-tinted, showing off the curves, while the atomizer delivers a generous mist. It arrives housed in the signature metal canister that turns every display into a little piece of pop art.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Puig
Address: 325 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: Spain
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