Jean Paul Gaultier 2008 EDC

M ££ Acquired

La Cologne Fleur du Male

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Jean Paul Gaultier La Cologne Fleur du Male is a Cologne launched in 2008, created by Francis Kurkdjian. La Cologne Fleur du Male opens with Bergamot, and settles into a heart of Caraway, Orange Blossom, and Basil. Jean Paul Gaultier's La Cologne Fleur du Male carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. It's an absolute beast in terms of projection and longevity, so go easy on the trigger unless you want to smell like a floral bomb for days. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.
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La Cologne Fleur du Male Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Basil33%
Caraway33%
Orange Blossom33%

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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its overwhelming strength and sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, but its unique floral-spicy profile could make for a memorable casual or date night scent. It's a bit too daring and impactful for formal events or sport, where subtlety is often prized.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

A powerful, fresh-spicy white floral that grabs you by the nose and doesn't let go. Expect a bold, somewhat soapy orange blossom at its core, with hints of zesty bergamot and green basil cutting through the sweetness. The caraway adds an unexpected savoury, aromatic edge, making this a complex and divisive scent that leans into a classic masculine vibe with a floral twist.

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