Classique Essence de Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier

I love it; I have almost nothing left and can’t find it anywhere. It’s delicious, elegant, refined, not overpowering but with presence. I’ve received countless compliments with this exquisite scent. I want to buy it again!

A friend passed me a sample of Classique Essence, supposedly better than the EDT. I must say that on my skin, I didn’t like it at all. I think it’s the whipped cream note that turns sour cream on my skin, ruining the perfume entirely. I’m glad I stuck with the Classique EDT, a clean scent of bergamot and amber, with notes like star anise making it sparkling, warm, and long-lasting. Always test on skin as ratings don’t always match personal taste. Also, I see a clear trend to idealise discontinued perfumes and belittle others we still have. I need to discover the EDP. I’ll definitely be getting it.

It’s a fantastic perfume. It goes without saying that it’s discontinued, so having it is a privilege. It’s unique, nothing common. A one-of-a-kind scent that receives compliments. It’s a perfume for when you need to be noticed, radiating class and versatility. It lasts up to a week on clothes and a whole day on skin.

It’s a very beautiful perfume; personally, I see it as suitable for all year round. If it’s very hot and the sun is blazing, you can use it moderately (two or three sprays) and there’s no problem. It doesn’t overwhelm, it’s not cloying; it’s a creamy jasmine, I don’t feel it’s gourmand at all. Here the protagonists are jasmine, the whipped cream giving that creamy touch, and the orange, a sweet little orange, but I repeat: nothing cloying. It’s curious, but I barely smell the bergamot, perhaps I could smell it better in a fresher season. However, to be honest, don’t obsess over this perfume; it’s not quite the fifth wonder. PS: I know a decant of the legendary Alien Essence and yes, I’m sorry if I offend the intense fans, but the truth is they do resemble each other by 99%. I’m sorry, but that’s just how it is.

I’ve finally grown to like this fragrance; it’s very sweet, true, but it radiates class and is by no means cloying. I don’t use it too much, only on special occasions, not because it’s hard to get. I must emphasise it has beastly longevity, one of the highlights of my humble collection.

Powerful, wonderful, feminine and different. It adds class wherever you go. The scent floats beautifully; it’s very creamy when it dries out and in the base. The opening is fresh, sweet and juicy. The aldehydic notes are moderate and give it elegance. It’s 100% worth having in your vanity.

I bought it blind because reading how wonderful it is, I didn’t want to miss out. And I was right, girls, this is a beauty. It reminds me of the Classique EDT I liked but didn’t fully convince me; this one has a rich orange note and a dry-down with a makeup scent so good, like lipstick. When you walk, that scent reaches you and makes your heart happy. Recommended if you’re looking for scents that are no longer being made.

Excellent creation by Daphne Bugey for Jean Paul Gaultier. It’s white floral, vanilla-spiced with ginger; to my nose, it gives an almond touch that fascinates me. It has an addictive and balanced sweetness thanks to the whipped cream, all over a base of benzoin resin and cashmere wood that makes it sensual. I see it as very feminine, with romantic and coquettish jasmine, mysterious bergamot and an orange touch that makes it unique. It’s my favourite from the house; I detect high quality, a wide trail, moderate projection and it lasts 12 hours on my skin. They say it’s discontinued but it’s still available. Delicious!

The orange and whipped cream notes are well present; it’s a perfume with a lot of personality. You need to know how to wear it because it can be invasive, it stands out a lot, and on top of that, it lasts a long time: more than 24 hours on clothes and more than 12 on skin. It was a great purchase; I treat it like gold now that it’s discontinued, what a pity. I love JPG.

It was a blind buy that was too accurate; I’m fascinated from start to finish. I find it super versatile, shining just as much on a rainy day as on a hot one, whether it’s a casual day or an elegant one. I’d describe it as a creamy and delicate dessert, a mousse of white flowers macerated in orange juice with vanilla and a touch of ginger. I also perceive the aldehydes, subtle but they’re there; on me, the jasmine stands out more than the bergamot and I love it. It projects more than an arm’s length away although I feel it right up against my skin, which is very strange, and I swear I didn’t smell anything after 5 hours, haha.

It arrived today and has a very orange opening. After a few minutes, it becomes sweet, and after a couple of hours, it smells very much like Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male, but much softer and sweeter. I adore it because it reminds me of my dad 🥰

Jean Paul Gaultier never disappoints me. This fragrance is identical to Armani Prive’s Vert Malachite, has the soapy touch of Vie Est Belle L’Éclat, and the sweet orange touch of l’Interdit Rouge. If you find it, don’t hesitate to buy it; it has a huge trail and great longevity.

It’s a good perfume where the notes are clearly distinguished. It was a blind purchase as it was discontinued. Although it’s nice, elegant, and has high performance, if I had smelled it before, perhaps I wouldn’t have bought it because the soapy touch is very evident, although it gives distinction. Overall, it doesn’t seem anything special to me. I hope no one takes offence, it’s very good but it doesn’t kill me. For sweet, clean, and woody oranges I already have my beloved Happy of Buddha from Rituals, which transports me and has great performance. At first I feel almost syrupy sweet oranges with the spicy touch of ginger. All the notes are felt in their phases. Its grace is versatility: it goes well for work or a wedding, day or night, in cold or heat. It has an aura of elegance and will please most people. A good perfume with which I doubt repeating due to personal taste and because I already have my Happy of Buddha. Have a good weekend, fragrance friends.

What an exquisite fragrance and what a development. It opens powerfully like a slightly spicy orange syrup, very intoxicating. That opening lasts almost an hour on me. Then it changes dramatically to a subtle but noticeable white floral, so feminine. The base is sweet and creamy, vanilla with cream and woods that make it warm and enveloping without being gourmand. It lasts hours and with just 2 sprays. Definitely it will always be in my collection.