Classique Intense

Jean Paul Gaultier · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2014

≈ $95 · 100ml · approx. retail

A 2014 reinterpretation of Classique by Francis Kurkdjian, keeping the powdery-floral identity while adding tiare, pomegranate and patchouli for a richer, modern twist.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

Francis Kurkdjian

French · 81 in collection

Acclaimed master perfumer and co-founder of Maison Francis Kurkdjian; also creative director of perfumes at Dior since 2021. Rose to fame creating Le Male for Jean Paul Gaultier early in his career.

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