Jean Paul Gaultier 2025 Parfum

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Le Male Elixir Absolu

by Quentin Bisch

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu is a Parfum launched in 2025, created by Quentin Bisch. Le Male Elixir Absolu opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Plum, settles into a heart of Davana, Lavender, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Elixir Absolu carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A seductive evolution of the Le Male DNA, Elixir Absolu is a powerhouse of creamy tonka, juicy plum, and glowing amber with an addictive spicy edge. Not for the shy, this is a statement scent for cool nights and stylish impact.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Le Male Elixir Absolu 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its dense amber, tonka and spicy character makes this ideal for cold or crisp weather, lending itself best to autumn and winter. The warmth may be cloying in summer but can work in early spring evenings.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The bold projection and sensual sweetness make it stand out for date nights and formal evenings. It is a bit too assertive for the office or athletic settings, but can work for stylish casual wear.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, LINALYL ACETATE, LINALOOL, COUMARIN, VANILLIN, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) PEEL OIL, LAVANDULA OIL/ EXTRACT, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LIMONENE, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL, CARVONE, PINENE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CINNAMAL, CAMPHOR, ALCOHOL, ROSE KETONES, GERANYL ACETATE, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, TERPINEOL, GERANIOL, TERPINOLENE, FARNESOL, CITRAL, SCLAREOL, ALPHA-TERPINENE, BENZYL BENZOATE, MENTHOL, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 60730 (EXT, VIOLET 2), CI 42090 (BLUE 1), BENZYL ALCOHOL

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Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

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About

Le Male Elixir Absolu opens with a luscious burst of plum and cinnamon, immediately enveloping the senses in juicy warmth. Aromatic lavender and spicy cardamom add a fougere twist, while creamy tonka bean and benzoin form a sumptuous, resinous base. The scent radiates with golden amber and subtle patchouli, balanced by a musky ambrette undertone. Rich, sweet, and bold, this parfum merges gourmand and spicy elements into a modern, addictive signature that lingers long into the night.

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