Jean Paul Gaultier 2014 EDT

M ££££ Acquired

Le Male Edition Collector

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edition Collector is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Le Male Edition Collector opens with Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom, and Mint, settles into a heart of Caraway, Orange Blossom, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Edition Collector carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Don't fall for the fancy tin, mate. This is the same old reformulated Le Male, complete with diminished cardamom and lavender. It's a collector's edition that collects... well, nothing new, really. Skip it unless you're purely here for the bottle.
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  • Classic
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Le Male Edition Collector Eau de Toilette 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

Brand and retailer listings place this in summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its warm, aromatic nature and moderate performance make it a decent choice for casual wear and dates. However, its lack of significant projection means it won't stand out for formal events and it's too cozy for sports.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Opens with an aromatic blend of lavender and mint, spiced up by a hint of cardamom and fresh bergamot. The heart introduces a subtle warmth from orange blossom and cinnamon, but it's not as punchy as the original. The base, a familiar mix of vanilla, tonka bean, amber, and a soft backdrop of sandalwood and cedar, lacks the once-iconic projection and depth, giving a somewhat muted finish.

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