Jean Paul Gaultier 2008 EDC

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Cologne Tonique Le Male Summer 2008

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Jean Paul Gaultier Cologne Tonique Le Male Summer 2008 is a Cologne launched in 2008. Cologne Tonique Le Male Summer 2008 opens with Ginger and Mint, settles into a heart of Lavender and Ginseng, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Jean Paul Gaultier's Cologne Tonique Le Male Summer 2008 carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A refreshing, albeit fleeting, take on the classic Le Male. Great for summer, but don't expect it to last.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Cologne Tonique Le Male Summer 2008 Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger50%
Mint50%
Heartas listed
Ginseng50%
Lavender50%
Baseas listed
Musk33%
Tonka Bean33%
Vanilla33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, understated nature and poor longevity make it suitable for casual daytime wear, especially in warmer weather. It's too weak for formal events and might require reapplication for a full date night, but its lightness means it won't offend in an office setting.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Mint and lavender open proceedings with a cool, clean aroma, backed by a subtle, earthy hum of ginseng and ginger. As it settles, a sweet, creamy vanilla and tonka bean emerge, softened by a gentle musk. It's a fresher, more subdued riff on a familiar theme.

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