Jean Paul Gaultier 2005 EDP

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Gaultier 2

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Gaultier 2 settles into a heart of Musk, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanilla. Jean Paul Gaultier's Gaultier 2 carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This amber-vanilla powerhouse from Francis Kurkdjian is a cult classic; a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a huge following. Despite its divisive nature, Gaultier 2 earned a reputation as a 'sex in a bottle' compliment-getter for good reason.
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  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Gaultier 2 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Musk100%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Vanilla50%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Gaultier 2's potent sillage and intense amber-vanilla character make it too much for an office setting. It truly shines for dates and evening events, where its warm, seductive nature can be appreciated without overwhelming others. It's too heavy for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Gaultier 2 is a seductive swirl of warm vanilla, rich amber, and deep musk. It opens with a bold, almost boozy sweetness that slowly morphs into a powdery, almost skin-like warmth. Expect a sensual embrace, with hints of a spicy, slightly animalic edge that prevents it from being just another sweet fragrance. The core is an opulent dance between creamy vanilla and resonant amber, leaving a lasting, almost addictive trail.

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