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Jimmy Choo Illicit vs Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Essence de Parfum
Classique Essence de Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
GingerBitter Orange
Heart
Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose
Base
HoneyAmberCaramelVanillaSandalwoodCashmere Wood
Accords
Honey
100%
Sweet
95%
Citrus
92%
White floral
87%
Amber
78%
Woody
73%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Illicit by Jimmy Choo is a Floral fragrance for women. Illicit was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Anne Flipo. Top notes are Ginger and Bitter Orange; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose; base notes are Honey, Amber, Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. Jimmy Choo presents its new perfume called Illicit, coming out in August 2015. It is designed for women who are "tempting, seductive, risk-taking and totally in control." Illicit embodies the daring spirit of a woman who is hypnotic, attractive and living life to the fullest.The fragrance is announced as a modern floral, created by the perfumer Anne Flipo. It starts with frizzy notes leading to the floral heart and the warm, honey-amber base. Ginger and bitter orange open the composition. The heart consists of rose and jasmine sambac, laid on the base of honey-amber accord and sandalwood.The face of the perfume is singer Sky Ferreira. The fragrance is available as 40, 60 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
TangerineAldehydesGinger
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmine Sambac
Base
Whipped CreamVanillaBenzoinCashmere WoodWoody Notes
Accords
Vanilla
100%
White floral
96%
Sweet
90%
Citrus
84%
Fresh
57%
Amber
55%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Classique Essence de Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Classique Essence de Parfum was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Daphné Bugey. Top notes are Tangerine, Aldehydes and Ginger; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Whipped Cream, Vanilla, Benzoin, Cashmere Wood and Woody Notes. Jean Paul Gaultier reinvents his most popular fragrances Le Male and Classique in cooperation with Puig, turning them into "Belle Parfumerie” creations with a new touch of sophistication. Les Essences de Parfum include new compositions in Eau de Parfum concentration, offered in new bottles still in the shape of the male and female torso.Classique Essence de Parfum starts with a fresh spicy note of ginger. The heart of Sambac jasmine and orange blossom is placed on a sultry base of precious woods, vanilla and chantilly cream. The faceted glass bottle of the perfume features reduced breasts and more pronounced hips in comparison with the original. The fragrance is created by Daphne Bugey.The fragrances will come out in September 2016. Classique Essence de Parfum is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum priced at 78.50 and 110.50 Euros.
Notes in Common
31% sharedShared (5)
GingerJasmine SambacOrange BlossomVanillaCashmere Wood
Only in Illicit
Bitter OrangeRoseHoneyAmberCaramelSandalwood
Only in Classique Essence de Parfum
TangerineAldehydesWhipped CreamBenzoinWoody Notes
Rating
4.05vs4.34
Ratings
2,930vs2,147
Concentration
EDPvsParfum
Launch Year
2015vs2016
Which should I buy?
Classique Essence de Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
- Classique Essence de Parfum is rated higher by the community: 4.34 from 2,147 ratings, against 4.05 from 2,930.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Illicit and "long lasting" for Classique Essence de Parfum.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Illicit versus "strong" for Classique Essence de Parfum.
- Illicit is voted best for fall; Classique Essence de Parfum for winter and fall.
- Both houses are mid-range (typically $40–100), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Classique Essence de Parfum if you want the higher-rated option; pick Illicit if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.