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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as feminine
Classique Eau de Parfum
A cozy afternoon spent reading by an open window, where the scent of rum-laced vanilla orchid mingles with soft florals and warm woods.
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Classique Eau de ParfumMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1992, Classique Eau de Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier is an Oriental Floral fragrance that combines the warmth of vanilla and amber with a sophisticated floral heart. Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud crafted this composition around a rum-laced vanilla orchid accord, which adds depth and complexity to the scent. The tonka bean and sandalwood base notes provide a woody sweetness that grounds the whole composition in a powdery warmth.
For a lasting warmth that evolves throughout the day, apply Classique Eau de Parfum to pulse points. The rum top note is bright but fades quickly, making way for the rich base notes of tonka bean and sandalwood, which bloom over several hours.
Fig. 01 — Classique Eau de Parfum, Jean Paul Gaultier
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
The Classique line
63 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
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