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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as feminine
Classique Autumn Winter
The quiet hours of an autumn evening, where the air is crisp and the inside holds a warm, comforting scent.
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Classique Autumn WinterMid-range · $40–100
55%Similar accords, often for lessRose Gourmand For Her · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares rose and amber8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2006 by Jean Paul Gaultier, Classique Autumn Winter is a fragrance that captures the essence of a transitional season. The composition opens with star anise and ginger, bringing a soft spicy warmth that feels like stepping into a cozy room after a crisp autumn walk. This initial warmth leads to a heart of rose and African orange flower, which adds layers of floral sweetness. As it settles, vanilla and amber create a powdery, comforting base that lingers throughout the day.
For best effect, apply this fragrance in light layers — it blooms gradually over time. The soft spicy notes are most prominent in the first hour but give way to the powdery base that lasts well into the evening.
Fig. 01 — Classique Autumn Winter, Jean Paul Gaultier
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The Classique line
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Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
More from the house · founded 1992 · France
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The originalClassique Autumn WinterJean Paul Gaultier · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2020Rose Gourmand For HerShares Rose and Amberunder $40★ 4.01 (2,571)54%Match
Zara · 2020Rose Gourmand For HimAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.20 (126)
With Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto L’Eclat
Adds woody, aromatic and green; shares vanilla.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 9%.