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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique vs Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile
Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile for the community favourite, Classique for the value.
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Notes
Top
Orange BlossomStar AniseRoseMandarin OrangePearBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangGingerOrchidTuberoseIrisPlum
Base
VanillaAmberMuskCinnamonSandalwood
Accords
White floral
100%
Sweet
98%
Powdery
97%
Citrus
87%
Vanilla
75%
Floral
72%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Classique by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Classique was launched in 1993. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Rose, Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, Orchid, Tuberose, Iris and Plum; base notes are Vanilla, Amber, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. 'A fragrance that promises pleasure...' Bold and sweet, awakes your feelings. And not only yours – imagine that people can recognize you even with their eyes closed. At the beginning its name was JPGaultier Eau de Parfum and it was produced as eau de parfum. Now, it is called Classique and comes both as eau de perfume and eau de toilette. In the top notes delicate rose scent is spiced by fresh anis. Middle notes combine sweetness of orange blossom and exciting ginger, a powerful aphrodisiac. Vanilla and sensual amber gently embrace in the base. The perfume is created in 1993.
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Notes
Top
IrisStar AniseBergamotMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomMimosaYlang-YlangHibiscusCedar
Base
VanillaAmber
Accords
White floral
100%
Powdery
93%
Citrus
85%
Yellow floral
83%
Iris
79%
Tuberose
76%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile by Acqua di Parma is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile was launched in 2006. Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile was created by Francoise Caron and Francis Kurkdjian. Top notes are Iris, Star Anise, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange; middle notes are Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang, Hibiscus and Cedar; base notes are Vanilla and Amber. Aqua di Parma, experienced in production of chic fragrances very popular in high society, has denoted its renaissance with, among other things, eau de toilette Iris Nobile. The new EDT has perfectly fit into the company of renowned fragrances such as Aqua di Parma Colonia (1916) and Profumo (1930), with relaunch of which Aqua di Parma has entered the new millennium and turned over a new sheet in its history.Iris Nobile was created in 2004 by reputable master perfumers – Francoise Caron and Francis Kurkdjian. It was first created as eau de toilette. Classically elegant and feminine delicate floral fragrance is opposing the briskly-aromatic Italian style of the house; however, its moderate rhythm reveals the ambitions of beautiful floral fragrances of the past century.Iris Nobile opens with luminous fresh citrusy notes of orange, mandarin and bergamot, followed by anise. The beauty of the iris flower is accentuated by the whole floral chorus of orange blossom, ylang-ylang, tuberose, mimosa and woodsy cedar nuance in the heart, among which the orange blossom is the most persistent companion. The floral bouquet only accompanies, and not at all overlays the beautiful iris solo – delicate-retro-romantic, with a trace of aery powder.Eau de Parfum Iris Nobile was created in 2006. Besides the general resemblance, the fragrance has become deeper and more intensive, a bit darker and slightly sweeter. The citruses, so dominant in the original, have now been given a marginal role – the focus is on iris, and it has become more accentuated. Besides amber and vanilla, the base now includes oakmoss and patchouli that bring in a dramatic chypre note. EDT was launched as a summer fragrance, while EDP makes a great match to fur.
Notes in Common
43% sharedShared (9)
Orange BlossomStar AniseMandarin OrangeBergamotYlang-YlangTuberoseIrisVanillaAmber
Only in Classique
RosePearGingerOrchidPlumMuskCinnamonSandalwood
Only in Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile
OrangeMimosaHibiscusCedar
Rating
3.92vs4.00
Ratings
12,719vs1,941
Concentration
EDTvsEDT
Launch Year
1993vs2006
Which should I buy?
Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile for the community favourite, Classique for the value.
- Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile is rated higher by the community: 4.00 from 1,941 ratings, against 3.92 from 12,719.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Classique and "moderate" for Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Classique versus "moderate" for Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile.
- Classique is voted best for winter and fall; Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile for spring.
- Acqua di Parma is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Jean Paul Gaultier is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Classique if value for money matters most.