Jean Paul Gaultier 2026 EDP

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Le Beau Narcisse

by Quentin Bisch

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Narcisse is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2026, created by Quentin Bisch. Le Beau Narcisse opens with Bergamot and Coconut, settles into a heart of Musk and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Beau Narcisse carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive wildcard. Forget your typical Le Beau - Narcisse swerves hard into powdery, musky territory. You'll either love its clean, creamy skin vibe or recoil from what some call 'baby powder' or 'old lady perfume'. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Powdery
  • Soft
  • Fresh
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Le Beau Narcisse Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' character make it suitable for office and casual wear, as reviewers noted. While some found it good for sporty occasions due to the freshness, its creamy sweetness might be a bit much for truly formal settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Le Beau Narcisse opens with a surprising twist of tropical coconut and bright bergamot, quickly softening into a potent powdery heart. Fluffy musk intertwines with the sweet, ethereal orange blossom, creating a 'clean skin' sensation. As it dries, a creamy blend of vanilla and tonka bean emerges, grounded by an earthy vetiver, settling into a long-lasting, almost lotion-like sweetness.

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