BergamotOpens with
African Orange FlowerHeart
Virginia CedarDries down to
Also asExtrait de Parfum · 2010 →
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as feminine
Classique X
The quiet sophistication of an office meeting transitioning into an evening dinner, where crisp citrus notes blend seamlessly with warm florals and powdery woods.
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Classique XMid-range · $40–100
49%Similar accords, often for lessI Love Petals · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2010 by Jean Paul Gaultier, Classique X is a floral fragrance created by the renowned perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. The composition opens with vibrant citrus notes of bergamot and mandarin orange, which give way to a heart of African orange flower and peony. These soft florals are enveloped by a powdery base of iris, Virginia cedar, and vanille, creating a warm and comforting embrace that lingers throughout the day.
This fragrance blooms best when applied to pulse points. The citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so a second application after an hour can help maintain the initial freshness. For lasting warmth, focus on wrists and neck.
Fig. 01 — Classique X, 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
More from the house · founded 1992 · France
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 16%.