Classique Eau de Parfum Collector 2017

a stunning red corset ouhh she’s SKINNY !! Idk when will I ever lose in the lottery of blind buys because literally everything I own is a blind buy and I enjoy them all very much, and ofc I have zero regrets in spending a good amount of money in them. I mainly got this because in the EDT version, people voted it as a similar fragrance to PDM Safanad and I just love how all the notes sound like in Safanad, especially as a slave for orange blossoms 🍊 I. LOVE. ORANGE. BLOSSOMS. 😡 A lot of people said the EDT was better the EDP smelled more rum-y-vanilla-cream no ginger and stuff but sorry i beg to differ. Whatever everyone was describing in the EDT is exactly what I’m smelling in this EDP version 😭 all the reckless “orange toilet cleaner, bug spray” comments. IT’S ALL IN HERE [EDP]. Classique EDP 2017 starts off superrr ✨z e s t y💃 and gingery. Surprisingly, it doesn’t quickly develop to its deeper and richer notes, instead, it savors every fizz and bubbles from the refreshing, tangy, and citrusy champagne with ginger ale (LOOVEEEESSS ITTTTT it’s very refreshing!) 15 mins in and it develops into a dark rum with flat syrupy cola that reminds me of anise, root beer, play-doh, cherry syrup, and almond. It’s an inception of my fave notes 🧚 the vanilla totally plays in and gives it a non-gourmand creaminess and ofc you gotta love how tonka bean is a no-brainer partner for vanilla as it gives it a “frosted” feel to it. Most people claimed this had rose, boudoir vibes, makeup powder, moulin rouge but I’ll say it again i. beg. to. disagree. She’s not as sexy-skank as most people described her to be. 🤷 She’s just a simple woman who wants to be treated seriously in her suit and tie, she has a masculine edge but she still has that subtle femininity that makes her sweet but mysterious. She’s giving “Ma’am, I respect your intimidating aura but I know you have a soft side and I adore it.” Idk what vibe y’all get from this but all our noses work differently so ymmv but yeah i don’t get boudoir, powder, soapy, lace corset, red lip? no. earrings? no. high heels? no. handbag? nooooo. stan clc Oh and no rose petals from her. To my nose she’s a bright, fizzy, bubbly, citrusy, cinnamon-infused champagne that slowly develops into a sweet rum with vanilla cream soda-esque root beer and finishes off as a dusty almond, cooled anise bread like a biscotti or something, and licorice-smelling play doh (the cinnamon is still really present, not to mention it’s present in all its stages but it gets softer) Weirdly enough, after blind buying this, i was trying to find bottles of dior addict 2002 and YSL Manifesto which are discontinued and overpriced in the grey market but to my surprise, i read in the reviews of dior addict that it smells super cinnamon-y, overdosed on orange blossom, and has an almondy vanilla dry down + a lot of them said it reminds them of ck obsession. For reference I have the men’s version but isn’t far from the og women’s. Wellll... i totally got the ck obsession vibe from Classique EDP as it instantly reminded me of its obnoxious cinnamon smell lol and oh...please don’t hate me for this it also reminded me of Joop! Homme (viciously over hated and doesn’t deserve it). It makes sense that some people think Classique EDP reminds them of Dior Addict bc of its similar cinnamony orange and spiced vanilla scent that is reminiscent of ck obsession. + Dior addict and YSL Manifesto are interchangeable dupes of both perfumes. Thank goodness for that, I don’t have to spend another fortune for a blind-bought bottle of perfume. I’m glad that Classique is enough to quench that thirst for a Dior addict +YSL manifesto DNA. Man I guess I’m lucky with my blind buys. The world loves me 😍 or I’m just delusional but whatever. Love classique !! Another successful blind buy (and I will always blind buy bc that’s what makes my personal scents/perfumes interesting)

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique 2017 was a serendipitous blind buy for me, marking my first foray into the world of Jean Paul Gaultier's perfumes. I bought it blind online. The bottle, a stunning embodiment of femininity and allure with its iconic body silhouette, was my first hint that I was in for a unique experience. I had always taken notice of these gorgeous bottles, so I decided to get one of my own. Upon first sniff, the perfume evoked a wave of nostalgia, transporting me back to the early 2000s. Memories of accompanying my mother to high-end stores, surrounded by the latest fashions, ambient lighting, and music, flooded my senses. It was like a portal to cherished, aspirational moments from my past. However, my initial spray was jarring. The dominant alcohol, possibly the rum note, was off-putting. It smelled like straight rubbing alcohol. As someone unaccustomed to boozy perfumes, this was a surprise. I sprayed the fragrance both on my skin and on my clothing. Unfortunately, the fragrance didn't linger on my clothing as expected, was quickly replaced by the mundane scent of my laundry detergent after just about 2 hours. But the true essence of Jean Paul Gaultier Classique 2017 revealed itself during the dry-down phase on my skin. It transformed into a magical concoction, interacting uniquely with my skin chemistry. The evolution of the scent was enchanting, with each sniff presenting a different facet of its complex personality. In its final stage, the perfume settled into a sweet, floral, warm spicy melody, tinged with vanilla and an indescribable luxuriousness. It was powdery but it wasn't the overpowering, dated powderiness one might expect. Instead, it was a refined, opulent powder, reminiscent of classic beauties like Marilyn Monroe or Dita Von Teese. The fragrance is dynamic, exuding sexiness without being one-dimensional. Creating an almost ethereal cloud, the perfume's magic lies in its subtlety when smelled up close, yet its presence is undeniable, enveloping you in a glamorous, rich aura. The lasting power is impressive, maintaining its enchanting scent for hours. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique 2017 is a fragrance that defies easy description. It's a scent that needs to be experienced on the skin, as a test strip doesn't do justice to its transformative and captivating qualities. For those willing to embark on a unique olfactory journey, this perfume promises a luxurious, memorable experience. It is dynamic and delicious. I will be purchasing it again.

As a teenager, back in the early 00’s I bought a Milton Lloyd dupe of Classique, not knowing at the time what it was a dupe of. I used to love the fragrance because it smelled so soapy but sweet as well. I bought another bottle of the dupe a few years ago which I wear from time to time and wanted to try the genuine Classique for comparison. I bought the EDT at first but had to sell it because the orange blossom smelled too animalic on me and turned a bit sour. A lot of orange blossom notes in perfumes do this on my skin at the moment, I can only assume it might be due to reformulation as JLo Glow now smells awful on me. I got a decant of the EDP from Scentaddict and it delivers the creamy, sweet soap vibe of the Milton Lloyd dupe but of course better blended and more long lasting. It works on my skin like how I wanted the EDT to. Despite the difference in notes to the EDT I don’t perceive a huge difference. some say the EDP smells like the original formula of the EDT, maybe that is what it is. It’s a bit of an acquired taste, my mum can’t stand it on me and it could be a little overwhelming if oversprayed. I think it’s appropriate for all occasions and seasons except high heat. I love the cheeky vintage imagery that they market this perfume with, and I love the story telling that Gaultier use as well with their perfumes. Their website is a joy for perfume lovers. I wish they’d bring MaDame back, it was so unusual, but I digress. This could easily be a signature, I can wear this when out on errands or for a date or night out. It is such a classic.

So I decided to re-do my review after wearing this one again. I love it now! But I do love the EdT just a teeny bit more (my preference is for powdery scents). It’s very similar to the EdT, but sweeter, rosier and less powdery/soapy. Mandarin orange and rum instead of orange blossom makes this one sweeter. Tonka bean makes it thicker and more suited for evenings or cooler weather, but the EdT is good for all year round, day to night, and feels ‘cleaner’ because of its powderiness and the sharp orange blossom note, EdP is more dense, more modern, but performance is the same, both EdP and EdT have moderate sillage and excellent longevity. People within arms length of you will notice your perfume and you will smell beautiful. EdP has a more glamorous/modern feel, and EdT is more classic/lady-like, but both are devastatingly sensuous in equal measure. I’m happy to have both! Update: I’ve been reaching for this a lot and I think I prefer it over the EdT now! It’s surprisingly versatile, and not too much for daytime or any occasion (sprayed conservatively). I don’t find it too sweet or too thick anymore, infact the orange note here is quite fresh and clean, abit soapy even, with all the other notes making the fragrance more complex and intricate. It has the perfect amount of sensuous vanillic sweetness and never gets cloying, I wore a few sprays on a warm summer night and it was wonderful, not too much, beautiful feminine sillage that gracefully lingers for several hours.

I bought this original one in 1993 and since that I haven’t wanted to be without this in my collection. That was my signature scent for years, at least 7 years and I never got bored. I have owned MANY bottles. Now as I have this Collector 2017 edition I don’t love it as much as the original one back in the days. This is like watered down and more sweet. There is missing that intoxicating a little bit powdery feeling which I got from the og Classique. Actually when I bought it I didn’t know that the scent is not the same. So now I have og Classique parfum which has been macerated well many years and the scent is amazing and this Collector version as well. Since I felt in love with niche world I haven’t been wearing this so often and I wanted to have that original Classique. It has always the place in my heart and on the shelf. Since this scent is a legendary I just wanted to share history with this scent, I don’t think so many needs the scent it self analyzed. I give this 5/10, it’s still sexy and seductive, but it’s not deep and addictive like I wanted it to be and it’s a little bit cloying. Anyway it has a great projection, sillage and longevity. Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗