Description
A fragrance that promises pleasures … brash and sweet, it makes people recognize you with their eyes closed.
Classique is produced in EDT and EDP concentration; it was earlier named JPGaultier Eau de Parfum.
Eau de Parfum (EDP) is made of rose, which seduce in the top notes together with rum essence. Sophisticated vanilla orchid and daffodils rule the heart, while sweet amber, sandalwood absolute, tonka bean and velvety Bourbon vanilla caresses in the base.
The bottles and metal packages also differ for EDT and EDP version. Eau de Toilette, comes in a frosted glass bottle and a silver metal can, while EDP comes in a bottle dressed in a lacy dress and in golden metal packaging.
Jacques Cavallier signs the perfume, designer of the bottle is Saint Gobain, while Jean Paul Gaultier personally designed the boxes.
Classique Eau de Parfum was launched during the 1990’s.
mennen22 – :
Very nice, it’s rounded, womanly, sweet, powdery. Very “mommy-ish”. Soft, elegant and a little bit sexy. For those who have seen Fatal Attraction, this is how I imagine the lovely wife whom the main protagonist was cheating on smelled like. Despite it being quite powdery, there’s something very edible about it, like someone lower said, smells like pie. Indeed, it smells like a woman who is wearing perfume and makeup but she’s a good housewife and has just baked an apple pie she sprinkled powdered sugar on. My mom and female relatives were not well off enough in the 90s to be wearing proper perfume, but weirdly this still reminds me of them, I recognized this as a nostalgic 90’s mommy smell without even checking out in which decade it was released …
ezan4ik – :
My story with this perfume goes back to 2007. That’s when I bought my first bottle of this luscious rum + rose perfume. It was long-lasting and rich and intoxicating! A bombshell. I wore it a few times, but the pretty bottle mostly sat on my dresser for several years. It was just a little too strong for me back then, so finally I (stupidly) swapped it away for a bottle of Jessica Simpson Fancy. Well, I regretted that swap for a long time. Bought and owned many other perfumes over the years. But missing Classique for so long, I finally caved and bought a 3.3 oz tester of a newish bottle from 2016. I opened it up and sprayed it with great anticipation, but it wasn’t the same. It was soft and diluted. The notes were all there, but watered down. Still a nice, pretty scent though. If I hadn’t known about my 2007 bottle, I would have thought it was perfectly fine. Maybe I was just remembering it wrong? After all, it had been years since I last smelled it.
Well, determined to try once again, I searched and searched on eBay. Finally I managed to track down a bottle from 2011, still sealed in its can! How did I get that lucky? I ordered it, it arrived four days later, I nervously opened it, sprayed twice, and it was GLORIOUS! Just like I remembered, rich, thick, heady rose + rum. I love it. So happy to have it back in my collection! If you can hunt down an older bottle on eBay, it’s definitely worth getting.
yhh012elipseskism – :
To me, this smells like a warm, delicious pie! A little powdery somehow, but mostly this smells good enough to eat. Like a pie scented makeup compact, or something like that.
I seriously adore this, and think I will always have a bottle around. Warm, classy, sexy, intoxicating, and comforting.. Sweet boozy amber and playful orchid swirl around in this magic elixir of a perfume and leave you smelling absolutely irresistible and decadent.
Im sure in the winter and fall, this one will be a real treat to wear. Performance is phenomenal! A total powerhouse. Also a compliment magnet. Can’t go wrong with this beauty, so make sure to give it a test.
utrennik – :
In the UK the bottles have changed. The bodice is no longer lacey. Instead it is a deep pink version of the Edt bottle.
leroyert – :
Super powdery. Not a sweet vanilla, either. More of a deeper, sensual bitter vanilla.
Such an odd fragrance, but not in a bad way at all. It struck me as vintage and made me think of old Hollywood and Marilyn Monroe. The notes at a glance appear to be sweet, but it generally just stays a soft powder throughout.
Decent longevity and silage. However, not much dimension on my skin.
Vosik – :
I have to say to support Meow, that to my nose the edp is so much weaker (after reformulations) than what it used to be that i thought i was smelling the edt! This was a couple of years back and i mention this in another review. Though the edt is orangey.
Just checked and the review was in 2014 not two years ago!!
niu992InsuffBooni – :
It was the lace bustier bottle and listed as edp on their website. Maybe it’s been reformulated with ginger (since that’s trendy right now)?
Alexrok27 – :
meow78,
are you sure you are not describing the Eau de Toilette version here? Or maybe the new flanker for this summer? That sounds a lot like the EDT and/or summer version of Classique. At least I’m not aware of Classique EDP’s notes changing lately – I hope I’m not wrong, I love the EDP just as it is!
konel – :
The notes listed here do not match the current notes from Ulta
top: ginger; heart: orange blossom; base: vanilla
I skin-tested this at Ulta, and it’s very spicy on me. I like the ginger in Tender Romance. JPG is more in the anise/cloves direction of spicy, overwhelming the orange/vanilla. There was no powdery sweet floral on me. (I’ve always wanted to love this, but my skin amplifies the wrong parts.)
mvlad – :
This is lovely. It’s rose and powder and sweetness that must be the tonka/vanilla.
It’s not sticky or cloying, largely depending on your tolerance for sweet scents, of course. It might be too sweet for some.
This is not dry powder, but it’s not what I would personally call a sweet perfume. To me sweet fragrances include things like Fracas, Shalimar, and Tocade from the oldies and things like Black Opium and just about everything else from the new guard. I also find Gaultier’s flankers for this, the Classique Essence de Parfum and the Classique Intense both cloying, while this is not.
The overall effect I get from Classique EdP is a sweet rose/orchid body powder, you know the kind that’s applied with a big luxurious powder-puff?
What I’m saying is: this is most definitely powdery, so if you don’t like powdery scents, steer clear.
The sillage is interesting. The perfume, smelled up close, is staying pretty close to the skin and doesn’t assault the nose even if you inhale it from that distance, but you can clearly detect the scent further away, like it’s a cloud of transparent powdery goodness floating around in an ethereal way, with no clear source for the scent.
Like always, please don’t blind buy unless feeling like a gamble. I can see this being a complete hit or miss.
aleks73rus – :
The opening of this reminded me of Coca Cola for some reason, haha! Maybe I get the association because of the rum? And then I got all narcissus, vanilla, amber and a little bit of the rose with a kind of fizzy and sweet undertone. Very warm and cozy! It smells mature but not old. It smells wise, if that makes sense?
And for some reason, this is the “scenery” I see in my mind. I imagine the season to be autumn. And I also imagine that a sweet, down to earth young woman in a large cozy sweater, leather boots, hair up in a bun and glasses, reading a book wearing this. She looks effortlessly cool, elegant and very feminine. The book could be about philosophy or it could be an erotic novel… She’s not the kind of person who talks the most, but her mind is never quiet. She prefers to observe people over talking about superficial stuff. She’s mysterious, sensual, very caring and has a lot of empathy for everyone and everything. This perfume would fit perfectly if she was going on a date too, all she would do was to let her hair down and put on some red lipstick!
I have very little of this perfume left and I’m for sure going to miss it when I run out. I am trying to save the rest for special occasions or when I just really crave it. And I would buy it again sometime!
Slava 1 – :
it is beautiful, gorgeous but not overbearing. worn by a woman who looks very well put together, very attractive and she is also sweet. I would love to wear on days when I want something beautiful, sweet, somewhat cozy, and not feeling particularly edgy. I would wear it when I want a safe option.
But JPG is a bit too agreeable for my taste, too nice. I am into something that is darker, cozier but also more challenging. Something that Dior Addict has – she winks at you with a message that says “I know you want me desperately but you gotta work real hard to get me”
xxrobinxx – :
I was curious to sample this because it’s such a fan favorite.But I have to say, this perfume is soooo heavy….it’s almost like it’s trying too hard. Perhaps I should have opted for a sample of the EDT instead?? I don’t know. If you like heavy, complex scents, you may like this one. There’s just too much going on here for me. 10/10 for the bottle design
addyalone – :
Trying a sample spray of this and I actually quite like this! Warm, powdery rose and vanilla. I think I will keep this one in mind because I wouldnt mind having this one in my collection. I love powdery roses!
Elvi – :
On me, the opening is a really strong white floral smell. Some hours later, it turns into a soft,sweet powder. I get no rum and i miss it. Anyway, this is a nice fragrance. I liked this one more than the original (with the nude corset). It is more sensual. It has the same vibe as the original, but this one is more glamorous.
war1kced1 – :
Sit down for there comes history! Classique was not born with this name. It was called Jean Paul Gaultier Eau de Parfum when it was released, in 1993. Its exuberant fragrance mixed notes of rose, pear, star anise, orange blossom, plum, ginger, orchid, ylang-ylang, musk, vanilla, amber and some other notes.
With the passage of time and market changes, in addition to different versions (flankers) since its launch, new strategies have been defined and, in 2007, the fragrances have gained their own identities. The name Classique had already been adopted and this EDP version was released, bringing the lace corset on the bottle. The perfumer remained the same: Jacques Cavallier, creator of dozens of fragrances of worldwide success.
The original version came as Classique Eau de Toilette, while this version (in Eau de Parfum concentration) gained a different composition. Classique Eau de Parfum was built on three main ingredients: rose, orchid and vanilla, respectively, head, heart and base. However, there is a touch of essence of rum at start, which brings greater impact. The heart of the fragrance features a floral touch of daffodils and the base, in turn, gains depth with absolute of sandalwood and amber.
On the skin, the first information to be clear is: Classique EDP is not a perfume for sweet girls of innocent style. Here, the focus is on sexy women who like to cause an impact wherever they go. The composition has changed, but the concept remains the same. And the result is a floriental of great presence, in which the red roses arrive wet by an alcoholic drink and get a powdery touch, thanks to the orchid. In fact, this is the great star of the fragrance, because it interconnects the top and the base as if they were a unique, homogeneous structure. Then, the base appears creamier, with a strong presence of amber and sandalwood, which confer sensuality in the right measure, in the limit between the sexy and the elegant. And the vanilla is there, nothing sugary, nothing sickening, just cozy.
I can feel great connection between the two versions, but at the same time, I identify their differences. I particularly prefer the extravagant style of the Eau de Toilette fragrance, with its notes of ylang-ylang, tuberose and that stupendous projection that established the success of the brand. This one is more restrained, although it has greater concentration. And the impression I have is that they used flankers released in the meantime (L’Eau d’Ete and Corset Couture) as a source of inspiration for this composition.
Still, Classique Eau de Parfum is a real invitation to a hot and sensual night, those that do not end with a good morning kiss and romantic breakfast, but with a provocative message left in the bathroom mirror, written with lipstick and with taste of wanting more.
And just between us, this is totally Jean Paul Gaultier’s style, don’t you agree?
vyargyffzaz – :
Can’t believe this is the first time I’m trying this and it’s been released since the 90’s, this is so good! I don’t think it’s overpowering at all, just don’t spray it 100 times.
3-5 sprays would be perfect, this is the kind of fragrance I’d love to smell on a woman as she walks past me on a cold rainy day, I’d definitely turn around to see who was wearing it. I feel like it’s best suited for a sophisticated woman between the age of 30-50, someone in a position of power possibly.
sjava.d – :
Really can’t decide if I like this. At the beginning it’s almost pure rum. Once it’s settled it’s a very faint vanilla. It also doesn’t project very much and is sometimes hard to smell on myself even just 20 minutes after I’ve sprayed. That’s not to say it’s a bad perfume though, it is a safe one.
Meiav546Bessinepome – :
A reformulation (tested current release in Boots uk) has killed this, one of my all time favorite scents. This now has a blast of tacky, grotesquely common/cheap “alcohol” followed by a weak interpretation of the original, with zero depth, which then dries down to a generic vanilla (slightly gourmand/fruity) goop.
Crap. Utter crap.
Heartbroken.
dzirt97 – :
This scent is exactly what I’ve been searching for. It’s precisely what I wanted Lolita Lempicka to be – where Lolita is a cold, dry powder, Classique is warm and creamy. No sharp edges here, only softness.
Just a truly decadent creamy powder fragrance. Sensual, seductive and completely enveloping. It’s a boudoir, silk dressing gown, dusting of powder at the vanity type of scent.
I’ll never be able to go without it again.
Feamsfase – :
It took me five years to learn myself how to wear this fragrance. In the beginning it was a way to sweet for me, somehow too loud, too heavily. But year after year, season after season I started to find different shades of feminine in this bottle, it started to tell me stories about women that trust in their senses and are not afraid to be sensual every day. I adore it and wanna buy it again and again.
geran81 – :
It’s lovely, but way too sweet and heavy for my tastes. I find it quite overpowering, like something my mother would wear in the 1980s. Other people like it on me a lot more than I enjoy wearing it. The bottle is gorgeous and I’ll keep it on my dresser, looking beautiful, but whether or not I’ll actually wear the perfume is another matter. If I do, it’s a scent for night time, rather than day, and despite the florals is too heavy for the heat of summer. If long-lasting heavy florals with seriously hefty sillage is your thing, try this one. It’s many things, but subtle is not one of them.
Estamiloca79 – :
Jasmine, Rum, and amber are the main notes of the opening to my nose. I get the Rose in the background after a few minutes. I also do get a bit of that weirdly smooth and sweet chemical that’s supposed to be the note of orchid but the main smell to my nose is Jasmine. I do have a Jasmine bush outside my window and I know what it smells like! I think the combination of the notes that they are listing makes a fake Jasmine opening upon the first spray which gradually unfolds itself to vanilla and orchid along with tonka and amber and rose. there is also a nice sourness in the background which gives it a bit of freshness and balances the scent; as it is already a very warm fragrance. It’s like a very subtle bergamot deep in the blend.
It does have moderate sillage and about 3-4 hours of longevity on my skin. I like it but it’s farrrr from a love for me. I would personally rate this fragrance 5.5/10.
Sirenitia – :
Lovely sweet gentle vanilla and florals what more can I say but this fragrance is beautiful.
shark1995 – :
I am not sure which version to review here. I have the one like the bottle pictured (warm, vanilla, nice and round), and recently got an older bottle that has the black rose design on it (powdery, VERY rose, but also radiant and somewhat warm). There is a listing for that bottle but it says limited 2003. What did this bottle look like in the 1990s? Was it the black rose bottle? Because that version feels far more “retro” and forward where as this one is almost gourmand in comparison.
lfh556Negeltzex – :
Brash and sweet indeed! This is a sexy, powerful, and intriguing fragrance. Not for the faint of heart. Powdery, bordering on cloying. I LOVE it, I love that it is a bit of a challenge to wear and I love wearing it in summer when the heat of the sun makes it even more challenging! Rose, powder, and vanilla dominate. It is boozy. Somehow incredibly rich and deep but airy. Did I mention sexy?
dima13223 – :
Jean Paul Gaultier’s Classique EDP has been adopted into my perfume collection today after being sent by lovely fragrantica member Scarbo who is such a sweetheart! she didn’t only send this, but also Bvalgari’s Rose Essentielle and a few other samples.
I do not know why i have never sampled this fragrance or bought it. It ticks all the boxes of what i look for in a sensual, and sexy fragrance. Absolutely divine, this fragrance is ultra feminine! I love amber, vanilla, tonka bean and rose. Classique does this oh so perfectly. sweet vanilla, but not in your face candy like way, powdery but done just right. floral and rose linger in the background while being slightly balsamic. I see this fragrance easily becoming a love. I can easily imagine this being a sophisticated, and classy lady’s go to. Notes are blended together perfectly. Upon initial spray all i get is vanilla, and tonka bean. After a few minutes all other notes slowly start creeping in. Perfect for date night, or a special event. x
P.S. If you love/ like Christian Dior’s Hypnotic Poison, Jessica Simpson Fancy, YSL Cinema, Alien Essence Absolue, Chanel coco/ No 5, Guerlain Samsara etc i think you will definitely like this as they have the same sensual, sophisticated, sexy vibe 🙂
taneavlad – :
This is the first perfume I ever owned, at 15 years old. Definitely not appropriate for a 15 year old. It was a gift and as such, had fond memories of it. I repurchased (blindly on ebay) after over 20 years and my how our preferences change cause oh my goodness, it was disgusting to me. There’s no other word. Disgusting. Majorly headache inducing, overly powdery and a sickening sweet (this coming from a gourmand lover). I had my coworkers smell it and they nearly gagged. That was confirmation. Trying to sell my brand new bottle on ebay. Never again.
Megff298bedyWelty – :
This scent opens up warm and a little spicy from the rum and tincture of rose, this is balanced by the vanilla and tonka bean that adds sweetness without being gourmand. The florals round out this scent into a perfect everyday feminine floriental fragrance. This is a long-lasting everyday perfume that I always find myself reaching for. This perfume is a perfect blend of warmth, richness, spiciness and sweetness!
dan1974 – :
Gorgeous!!! I tested this today and I HAVE to have a bottle. Seriously. I have myself on a restricted buying deal right now. 3 bottles a month (which I’ve already gone over lol) So I have to wait. But this is so good that I will be waiting at the store door before they open on the 1st of next month. lol It’s a powdery, boozy, uber sexy perfume. Difficult to pick out individual notes as it is so well blended. Classique indeed! This is a classic for sure! I remember smelling it years ago and hating it (I was like 15 and apparently a idiot) But this is a absolute must have for me now. MUST. HAVE.
I’ll come back and edit with a proper review after a few weeks of wear. For now though I advise all perfume lovers to test this beauty.
lemB – :
Classique EDP is Gauthier’s memories of his grandmother and the theater successfully personified into a fragrance: loose powder, warmed theatrical makeup, a pinch of nail polish remover, with some flowers and vanilla thrown into the mix. Doesn’t sound too pleasant, does it? But when smelling Classique, you’d be surprised how enjoyable JPG’s vision actually is to wear.
Although I can discern these different elements, the entire effect of the fragrance is somewhat of an anticlimax, but one which I find I absolutely love. Powder, rose, and rum coupled with vanilla, tonka and sandalwood, work together to create such a rich and overtly feminine scent that wafts around without ever becoming cloying.
I do prefer this version to that of the EDT, as the latter morphed into something much sharper and harsh on my skin. I tend to think of the EDT as EDP’s flirtatious and playful young sister. Unlike her younger sibling, EDP is a more sophisticated vixen, whose art of seduction is subtle and effortless. Both are wonderful, but for me, Classique EDP takes the cake; she is an untouchable classic.
paata90 – :
This to me smells cozy, feminine, and just a little bit spicy. It is one of the few scents I can actually smell on myself throughout the day without sniffing my wrists, not in an obnoxious way, more like I’ll get pleasant whiffs of it here and there. I feel like I have smelled this or something very similar in my childhood, but I can’t for the life of me remember where.
Love it, and the bottle is pretty cute!
вася4957 – :
I’m a sucker for some pretty packaging, and JPG does that well. I love the kitschy woman in a can, and I was hoping I’d love this scent just as much. For me, it’s just too powdery sweet. I can pick up on the rum accord if I think about it being there, but as it mixes with the synthetically sweet vanilla notes, it transforms from sexy, sweet vanilla booze into sexy, sweet expired hairspray?
I can appreciate this scent and that it belongs on a different woman than I am. She is vintage, she is slinky, she probably wears kitten heels to bed and teases her bangs. I’ll admire her from afar and I’ll keep her beloved JPG bottle around for it’s aesthetic value.
haa350speagoessenda – :
Roses,rum and vanilla..I should have loved this..soo disappointing. It just isnt what it could have been.
the hairspray accord ruins it for me.
AlexRuss85 – :
This has really stood the test of time, and there are a ton of flankers that have come after it. I think the edt might have come first, but this edp debuted in 1994 and is an improvement upon the scent and the bottle. It’s a winning combination of rose, amber, rum, and vanilla. So many women have worn this at one time, and for many it’s a signature. For me it reminds me of the early 90’s, Gaultier runway shows, and watching fashion tv. It captures a time and a place so well, but it’s also wearable in 2017.
пак – :
This EDP is absolutely gorgeous! It makes me feel so happy, classy, and sexy every time I wear it. Interestingly though, I have a friend who said it made her smell like “a cheap, drunk hooker” lol! Not at all like that on me, so I guess it depends on the skin. I also tried its EDT version, and on me EDT smells a little more harsh and spicy. EDP is much more mellow and sensual for me. I LOVE THIS.
anto-menshikov – :
I wanted to do a short addendum for the EDP version of Classique, as it is almost certainly different from the EDT and worth noting. The “lace” version is creamier and more vanilla focused, and is indeed concocted with a lighter hand than its predecessor. Opening notes consists of a boozy vanilla, orchids, and rum phases which then passes into a rosy amber-y dry down that is largely florals and sandalwood. This is a dreamier version of Classique; though it more resembles the modest cousin than a direct sibling, the EDP is still very lovely if not bit more mainstream. Personally I am not a huge fan of the lace version simply because it just isn’t the same beauty that I’ve fallen for, the lacking of spices and ginger has turned her into a common–but noble flower.
Classique eventually fades into a cloud of tonka bean, sandalwood, and boozy vanilla. Nothing extravagant, just powdery and feminine.
Despite constant trials with either one, the EDP is NOT stronger than the EDT in this case. I have had many outings with both relatives applied within the crevices of both arms, and have constantly monitored their progress throughout the day. It seems that the original not only outlasts its rival, but also dominates in terms of projection.
Frankly I enjoy Classique in all its variations, but the primary is certainly my favorite. This EDP is just too basic for me and frankly I can find better vanilla primaries than what it provides; the market is saturated with fragrances composing of the same features that the lace version tries to push. However I would suggest trying both as they often appeal to different senses.
Vienna.Pink
vovan1961 – :
Simply beautiful scent.Sweet but not nauseating.There’s definitely vanilla which i love.It’s on my favorites top-list.
proff75 – :
This scent smells really féminine and seductive I love it !!
Emily_fromAF – :
Feminity in a bottle.
So seductive.Rum,roses,orchids and vanilla.Warm and sensual.Timeless.
I love it!
chnurok83 – :
The EDT and EDP smell different but they do have the same powdery vibe. EDT has orange blossom smell while EDP is mostly powdery rose. I love both of them but I prefer the scent of the EDT which seems to change more throughout the day. However, in the presence of others, I feel more comfortable with the EDP as it is a safer scent,
ToNy1994 – :
I swapped my bottle of the EDT for this version assuming I would love it more but I can’t say I do. I think I may actually prefer the EDT as I love the orange blossom. I do like the strong boozy vanilla going on here. Don’t get me wrong this is a beautiful scent and I don’t regret the swap, I just know that at some point I will purchase another bottle of the EDT (thank goodness I have a mini splash bottle to keep me happy till then!)
viper44 – :
Much better than the edt. The edt i cannot wear. It reminded me of a strong industrial orange bathroom cleaner that always nauseated me. This edp is divine!
The rum note made me apprehensive because i do not like to predominantly smell of alcoholic beverages. Rum plays a well played supportive role to the vanilla, tonka and floral here. This is a whole different caliber to the edt.
I’m so glad i came across a sample right after i sold my JPG edt because i felt i was through with this house. I actually love this one.
Lexacom – :
This is one of the now rare, true parfums that every woman should try and hope it works for her.
It may be a bit off-putting when testing at Sephora, because it’s strong and a bit soapy at first, but give it time to bloom on your skin and you’ll experience something unique.
The above is especially for people used to the new scents that have poor structure and cheap ingredients and just try to grab the customer’s attention at first sniff rather than smell divine when one actually wears the scent, and change with time and weather.
In my opinion Classique edp works best in Autumn and winter. It is warm, cozy, powdery and well blended.
A classy, sexy classic!
rafaka – :
Rum, amber and rosy! I remember this was the first fragrance that had me falling in love with the rose scent. The bottle is so unique and elegant and i love the brown lace detail around the bottle. I treasure this scent very much, even when i get older this scent i will still be able to wear!
диод – :
This is my all time favorite going out scent. I LOVE this perfume and I always get compliments from mostly men but also women, when I wear this. I have around 30+ perfumes, but I always grab for this when going out at clubs or to a dinner with my boyfriend. It screams sensuality and intimacy.
This will always be in my collection.
potap121 – :
I like it less than the new flankers for this perfume. The top notes of this perfume, were just cloying and a bit too much for my taste. The base notes are fine, I can sense vanilla and orchid. Sweet, pleasant even.
But I can’t like a fragrance based on base notes only, I have to like the whole things and in that case I really don’t like the whole thing.
rents077 – :
One of my favorites. I love this scent it is unique. You cannot compare this to any other fragrance. It is so feminine and sexy. I usually wear this as my night out perfume.
спирт – :
This stuff is a man magnet! I sell men’s suits and shoes at a major department store. Yesterday I sampled Classique and had an older gentleman tell me I could drink for free in his bar any day, had a younger man tell me he was new in town and make a full introduction, and had a third tell me I have a beautiful smile. This morning my SO told me I smell good then texted me later to say he could still smell my perfume. I couldn’t make this stuff up! This fragrance sold itself to me.
What’s funny is that I don’t fully understand the intoxicating appeal. My nose wasn’t buried in my arm all day yesterday like it was the first times I wore Coco Mad, Coco Noir, and Hypnotic Poison. I remember smelling Classique years ago and thinking it smelled like smoke and hookers. Yesterday I thought it smelled lovely with the exception of the synthetic powder note that reminds me of carpet vacuum powder. (That note isn’t unique to Classique and I wish I knew what it was.) I found the rose in Classique to be elegant, the powder feminine, and the creamy vanilla/amber base to be warm. I think the magic of this fragrance is that its aura is more captivating to the observer than to the wearer. I understood this when I stepped out of my car and for a moment smelled what my admirers must have smelled: A woman who is classically beautiful on the outside but who spends a fortune on lingerie that makes HER feel good, even when there is no man around to enjoy it. It doesn’t get much sexier than that!
boots652 – :
I had always considered this too gawdy for my tastes, compared to the EDT. But these days, the EDT is a shadow of its former self, and I am beginning to think the EDP is more beautiful, warm, inviting. Perhaps my tastes have just changed over the years, but I feel this one is under appreciated, at least by me 🙂 Hoping to snag a FB one of these days. If anyone (UK) has one they would like to swap for a FB of the EDT, do PM! <3
vopspound – :
I got this fragrance a few months ago and found it rather hard to wear because it is so different from my other fragrances. I would say this is a cheerful warm rum and rose scent.
Very good to wear when you need to feel cheerful in difficult circumstances as I have had today, but this fragrance has helped me through the day beautifully. It’s strong enough to catch a whiff throughout the day. I don’t see pineapple as one of the notes so I say rum and rose but in actual fact what I smell could very well be pineapple.
darkbio – :
On a typical Michigan summer day, I decided to wear this to work. It is a heavy, powdery, mature/feminine scent, but I TOTALLY AGREE THAT WARMTH/Summer brings this beauty alive!
I smell amazingly delicious!! I’m warm, and sunny… I feel feminine and pretty! Yes, it’s strong, but I don’t find it cloying. It’s perfect!
I’m in this boozy yummy vanilla cloud with beautiful florals! I find the EDT a little more “mature” (old lady powder…. haha) but this one is a KEEPER! It’s a little spicy, still powdery… but it all meshes together beautifully!
sarpnampFah – :
Love the reviews by “Germany”. Haven’t gone through all the reviews, I’m sure there are others that I agree with. Initial spray opens with mostly rose, a bit of rum, for about 5 to 10 min. When everything settles I get rosey/floral, powdery, and then vanilla. It all blends so well, nothing dominates. Even though it’s not a new release, it’s new to me, so I don’t feel “dated” when wearing this. There is something in this perfume that sparks a memory when I wear it. I can’t quite place it.
larieCepker – :
This is now my signature , I wear this daily and seldom do I leave the house without Clasique . This powdery floriental is not only glamorous in my opinion but also has a destictive comfort warmth and sexiness. There is a certain amount of aldehyde in here , almost like some dewy pearl drops of rain on Jasmine and roses , or some pear desert with champagne , that sort of aldehyde that makes a perfume glamorous and sparkly .
Clasique has classic feel and smell of an old vanity with powder and nail polish remover , the smell of acetone and vanilla powder with orris and roses. Some may call it old , I call it classic , glamorous and utterly feminine. My husbands favourite.
This review also goes for the EDT , I get the same feel when I wear either. Although this one is much richer and has more boozy rum with more vanilla.
EDT is fresher with more of the aldehydes , nail polish acetone smell .
maikl834 – :
I agree with Titibug- This fragrance has no pizzazz to it. It’s flat, uninspiring. It immediately reminded me of something sad, depressing and almost eerie. Like the lingering scent in a seedy motel.
leonid41 – :
Boozy rum vanilla with a honey like