Jean-Paul-Gaultier

Classique Summer 2013

for women

Classique Summer 2013 smells deep and bold with citrus and white floral accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Classique Summer 2013

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Citrus 100%
White Floral 93%
Sweet 71%
Powdery 58%
Vanilla 52%
Yellow Floral 51%
Floral 50%
Amber 48%
Iris 48%
Musky 46%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, White Floral, and Sweet) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Citrus, White Floral, Sweet, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Citrus, White Floral, Sweet, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Classique Summer 2013byJean Paul Gaultier is a Floral fragrance for women.Classique Summer 2013was launched in 2013. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Clementine and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, White Iris and Rose; base notes are Vanilla, Amber and Musk.Jean Paul Gaultier launches their annual summer limited editions of Classique and Le Male fragrances for 2013. The design of the bottles and boxes for this year is inspired by tattoos featuring carp motifs or koi tattoos. Koi, according to Japanese legends, symbolizes courage and determination to achieve big goals, and it also means luck and good fortune.Classique Summer 2013 is a fresh and light oriental floral that opens with notes of orange blossom, clementine and Sicilian lemon. The heart includes aromas of Sambac jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, white iris and ylang-ylang, while the base consists of warm accords of vanilla, musk and amber.The feminine edition is available as 100 ml Eau de Toilette and the masculine as 125 ml Eau de Toilette.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Classique Summer 2013 office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Classique Summer 2013, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Classique Summer 2013 fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.