Classique Essence de Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier

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Classique Essence de Parfum Jean Paul Gaultier 2016

Ranked 149 in Women's Perfume

8.5 / 10 375 Ratings

A popular perfume by Jean Paul Gaultier for women, released in 2016. The scent is sweet-floral. Projection and longevity are above-average. It was last marketed by Puig.
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Main accords

Sweet

Floral

Creamy

Gourmand

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cream

Ginger

Chili

Heart Notes

Jasmine sambac

Orange blossom

Base Notes

Musk

Cedarwood

Cachalox

Perfumer

Daphné Bugey

Ratings

Scent

8.5375 Ratings

Longevity

8.8348 Ratings

Sillage

8.5347 Ratings

Bottle

8.6356 Ratings

Value for money

8.2130 Ratings

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Reviews

23 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/16/2025

10Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

KenyettaC
43 Reviews

KenyettaC

3

This is BAE!

What can I say? Where shall I begin?

For me... The epitome of "Too big girl" for me, while simultaneously providing me THE most unexplainable confidence that I fail to experience with any other fragrance.

Bold... Yet she doesn't do too much.
Sweet, floral, slightly spicy, creamy... And a little cold. Probably from the aldehydes....And I love every bit of it.

Oh... and the DRY DOWN..... THA BOMB! Lasts all day too.

10/10

03/28/2024

9.5Scent 7Longevity 10Sillage

Clauditza
17 Reviews

Clauditza

3

feminine statement

JPG made with this one an epic masterpiece but as all masterpieces, in order to remain masterpiece, the have discontinued it. It was one of my favorite perfumes, sweet, extremely long-lasting, with a very strong sillage, the perfect perfume for me. Lactonic, smells of tangerine, caramel and whipped cream or I might say candied oranges and orange blossom against a gingery vanilla-wood backdrop. Very feminine and a statement maker.If anyone knows something similar to this, please let me know.

08/10/2020

9.5Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

Laurana77
13 Reviews

Laurana77

1

Divine! Heavenly Gourmande Delights!

An absolutely beautiful perfume from Jean Paul Gaultier (JPG). This is such a gorgeous scent. It's orange blossom-dominant which is one of my absolute favourite fragrances, and just a few sprays on different pulse points goes a long way indeed. The sillage is excellent, radiating out at least 4-5 feet from the body if not more, so a little goes a long way. The divine fragrance also lasts for between 5-6 hours, if not longer, with the scent lingering on the clothes on has worn. This is a perfume which will turn heads, and it's a divine fragrance that, just by spritzing it on your skin, will uplift your mood, and envelop you in a feeling that you're floating on cloud 9!

I'd been eagerly awaiting its arrival by post this morning, and have definitely been rewarded with a heavenly fragrance. As soon as it was opened and I sprayed upon pulse points, the scent was a sweet, spicy, syrupy honey-like ginger ale. It was very heavy and dense and yet the sweetness was in no way cloying or too much. There's a honey-like texture, almost caramel. Intriguingly, it's somehow both thick and sparkling and bright all at the dame time!The ginger is well balanced by the orange blossom and the aldehydes which alone carry a vanilla-like scent. The vanilla lets one know it's a Classique but the Essence is more vanilla-based and spicy with the most gorgeous orange blossom, along with actual whipped cream, honey, almonds and some beginning notes of jasmine as the mid notes slowly begin to appear.

The mid notes became evident as creamy white florals appearing on my skin and, in the notes, there's jasmine and orange blossom. The orange blossom's definitely more noticeable which is one of my favourite scents alone let alone in this gorgeous swirl of aromas. I thought there was a hint of tuberose but that's not part of the official list of notes so maybe it's the mix of benzoin with tangerine. The florals are full and rich but never cloying, and they're sweet and slightly powdery.

Also in the mid range, there's a wonderful very creamy texture. In the notes, whipped cream is listed and this gives us whipped cream with very sweet vanilla, orange blossom, and other beautiful floral notes. There's also benzoin which gives a honey-like, syrupy, caramel-like texture. And one can still smell the ginger spice. This beautiful perfume is an orange-blossom heavy floral, with spicy oriental gourmande quite literally with vanilla and whipped cream on top!

The dry-down of the perfume is extremely smooth. It smells quite similar to the mid notes on my skin. As mentioned earlier, it's quite long-lasting, easy to wear and an incredibly sexy and sophisticated perfume. It's reminiscent of Alien Essence Absolute by Thierry Mugler in the sense that just as the former feels so rich, deep, dark, thick and heavy, so does one get that feeling here. So, if you like Mugler's Alien Essence Absolute, you'll very likely love this perfume as well. In the drydown, it's still very sweet and creamy. There's notes of musk and a type of juniper called cade wood which provides even more sensuality. The scent of spicy white florals sits atop a woody base that comes very deep in the drydown.

This is definitely my favourite perfume not just in the Classique line, but from Jean-Paul Gaultier. I just discovered that there's a Classique shower gel and a moisturising body lotion, so those wishing to layer the scent can definitely do so. I definitely intend to purchase the gel and the lotion in the future. However, the perfume alone is quite powerful, and a little truly does go a long way. If you're looking for a sweet, syrupy-like florental gouramande perfume that's extremely easy to wear and which will delight the senses of others around you, then this fragrance is for you. It's an absolutely divine perfume, and I've had compliments from strangers who've wished to know the name of the perfume. It's suitable for any time of the day and any season although I do believe it's likely at its best during the cooler months and in the evenings. JPG's Classique Essence EDP is a sophisticated, sexy, absolutely feminine perfume that will leave you feeling like a goddess as soon as you spray it on. If you're in need of a 'pick me up', this fragrance will boost your mood and your confidence. It will attract attention, in a good way, so be prepared for people to stop and ask you if you'd let them know what perfume you're wearing!

09/02/2025

10Scent 10Longevity 8Sillage

glitterbot
8 Reviews

glitterbot

1

The Star of JPG's Soiree

Classique Essence de Parfum was a limited release. I am grateful I was able to find an authentic bottle after it had been discontinued. I made my purchase in 2019. I was unsure about it at first, but I quickly came to realize this is a top tier perfume. It deserves to be a permanent fixture in Jean Paul Gaultier's line. Every JPG fragrance is a hit but this one is my favorite. It has the perfect sillage and it is long lasting. Everyone in my life has complimented my scent when I wear it. I often spray it on before going to bed and it's still there when I wake up. The choice of notes creates a balanced scent that can be worn day or night.

The prominence of each note can change depending on the season and climate. When worn in springtime, ginger and tangerine pop, with whipped cream and benzoin taking over after a couple hours. Orange blossom and jasmine, as well as amber, are more noticeable during cold weather. Sweeter notes are more detectable when this is paired with the right lotion or shower gel. Given that I live in California, I avoid wearing this during the extreme heat of summer, when this fragrance becomes entirely too cloying. I much prefer wearing it during the fall/winter period.

I typically avoid perfumes with any spicy notes, but the ginger in this one is not overwhelming to me. I also love that the vanilla is subtle, unlike some of the nausea inducing gourmands of today. I have compared this to Valentino Voce Viva, which is not bad, but I much prefer Classique Essence de Parfum. Voce Viva allows bergamot to take over, and although I do enjoy oakmoss when formulated correctly, it does not blend well. When compared to any version of Alien, well, Alien abducts and violates you, while all JPG fragrances embrace you in varying degrees.

Classique Essence de Parfum is different from most other JPG perfumes in the way she presents a playful yet experienced sensuality. This is in contrast to the original Classique, which projects a darker yet entrancing vibe, like a mistress awaiting her lover in her opium den. I love both but the former feels more like me. I think it's safe to say this has knocked YSL Mon Paris out of its long held status as my signature fragrance.

09/22/2016

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Chanelle
751 Reviews

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Top Review 40

First Class...or the Way of the Breasts Back into the Action

After all Classique flankers and reinterpretations have left no lasting impression on me or anywhere else in the world, I only yawned briefly when I heard about a new Classique (Essence de Parfum). But as soon as I laid eyes on the new torso, valuable and streamlined, my initial interest was sparked. Had Gaultier succeeded this time in reinventing the "woman," or paving her way back into the sales charts?
After an extensive test, I would like to say yes. Okay, the top note has taken vibes (popcorn) from the ailing Gaultier 2, and at times an Alien hint (Sambac in high dosage) flickers through, but the overall tendency is indeed innovative and beautiful. With a little imagination, one can smell Grillage, one of my favorite calorie bombs. Nutty cream and milky caramel on fluffy biscuit. The first Gaultier gourmand that can rightfully call itself that. This piece of femininity - looks like she only knows cake by sight, but smells like a Viennese pastry shop. Outrageously good.

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