Classique Essence de Parfum

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 one 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 Nine! 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 same 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 heart notes slowly begin to appear. The heart notes became evident as creamy white florals appearing on my skin and there's the beautiful floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom. The orange blossom is definitely more noticeable which is one of my favourite scents amidst 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 and 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 yummy ginger spice! This beautiful perfume is an orange-blossom heavy floral, with spicy oriental gourmand - 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 dry down, 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 dry down. 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 floriental gourmand 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 so many 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, sensual, 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!

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. Like the review below, 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 the new 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.

The Essence de Parfum is probably my favourite of the Classique line. To me, this fragrance is orange blossom surrounded by a cloud of ginger spiced, vanilla cream. It opens with juicy orange and spicy ginger. The aldehydes give the opening an airy sparkliness to this otherwise rich, warm fragrance. The dominant note throughout the fragrance is orange blossom as it is throughout most of the Classique line. As the fragrance dries down, the aldehydes and orange fade away. I have never tried wearing this in really warm weather, it is such a warm, cozy fragrance I am never really inspired to wear it in the summer. Come fall though, this fragrance is one of the first I reach for. I find this very feminine and I think women of any age would enjoy it. I don't find it particularly youthful or mature. I wear this day and night, but it is a bit sexy, so it would make a great date night fragrance. The performance is supurb. It has strong, but not overpowering projection. It reaches well beyond arms length and leaves a beautiful trail. It easily last 10-12 hours and projects most of that time. It lasts on clothes until they are washed. This is one of the fragrances I love to get on my scarves. This fragrance does have a bit of similarity to the also loved and discontinued Alien Essence Absolu. If you swap the Alien DNA out for the Classique DNA you pretty much have the Classique Essence de Parfum. The bottle is quite beautiful. I like the sharp angles even better than the smooth curves of most of the Classique line. The atomizer sprayes a generous even mist. I just wish these bottles cap with a simple little cap for the atomized. I always feel like the Classique bottles look unfinished with the exposed atomizer.

I was randomly thinking about this perfume right... I go on fragrancenet, and they just so happen to have one bottle left of it. $45. I've been wanting this for a while so I feel like I lucked up so hard! Anyway, about the actual fragrance. So, I have the EDP version of Classique, it is one of my favorite scents. So feminine, powdery, boozy... It really is a gorgeous fragrance. This? This kicks it up a notch. And when I say a notch, I mean a NOTCH! Honestly when I first sprayed it on, it made me a little nauseated... It's so sweet. However, the tangerine and aldehydes cut through the top a little bit, and kind of have this fizzy effect... Almost like a root beer float. The dry down of this makes it worth it. Very warm, gingery whipped cream. Also, this fragrance is a beast. I sprayed one spray on my arm. Its VERY strong. Also, I would not recommend this for warm weather, as I could see it would get extremely cloying very fast. Definitely a nighttime fragrance as well. This is very classy... It smells slightly old-fashioned (the aldehydes on top are probably the culprit but they are VERY well done), but it doesn't smell vintage or dated. I feel like my grandmother would really like this, I might decant a little bit of it for her and send it to her. This is a very deep, and rich fragrance...smells like what someone with money would wear. Definitely a welcome expansion onto my classique collection... Hoping for the EDT next. Edit: the more I wear it the more I love it. Honestly, this is probably one of the nicest scents I own. And I get so many compliments on it, especially from men. Definitely a winner.

Divine!!! Deep orange blossom on a bed of rich, resinous, woody, and vanillic notes. I can't believe I am the first person to vote on the presence of benzoin, because for me benzoin is very prominent, along with vanilla, and of course orange blossom. It makes me think of a cross between YSL Cinema and Roberto Cavalli edp 2012. Longevity is very impressive on my skin. With one spritz shared between both wrists, it has been 5.5 hours and it is still going strong. Sillage was also very impressive off one spritz, it left a strong trail, especially for the first couple hours. So, it could be cloying for those who are not seeking this type of syrupy resinous floral-oriental! I wouldn't call it office friendly, because it invades space and stays in the air. For me, this is the kind of scent that evokes images of luxury, wealth, and a relaxed attitude toward indulgences. I love it because it takes part of my mind into a fantasy space. Not the kind of scent you can forget you are wearing while going about your business!! It will continuously remind you it is there. Update: I reapplied this after my shower tonight, so I could do a full-body wearing of it. (I like to mix my perfume into my unscented lotion, and in addition spritz my wrists and torso, so I can really feel surrounded by my perfume.). I will say that, worn this way, more diffuse, but also more of it in general, it feels like a honeyed tropical floral and the whipped cream note is more noticeable. I can feel the resemblance to Roberto Cavalli Essenza now!