The starting point for Classique were memories of a childhood filled with joy and pleasure. The heroine of this fragrance was Marie, Jean Paul’s beloved grandmother whose home was filled with joy and good things. Childhood memories of make-up and biscuits inspired Jean Paul to create this powerful, enveloping and addictive fragrance. Three adjectives that have become THE signature of all Gaultier fragrances. In this fragrance he infused all the flavours and textures of his delightful childhood — a bouquet of voluptuous, waxy white flowers overlaid with the slightly chemical, rising note of ylang-ylang so reminiscent of nail varnish with a musky, powdery base, and heavenly creamy vanilla. A veritable explosion of life. When he created his first men's fragrance, the now iconic Le Male, Jean Paul Gaultier continued to describe his olfactory journey, culminating in a completely addictive fragrance inspired by the fresh, exhilarating memory of shaving soap, the provocative charm of fresh sage from the market, and the ultra-captivating if not euphoric aroma of lavender.