Jean Paul Gaultier 2023 Parfum

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Le Male Elixir

by Quentin Bisch

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir is a Parfum launched in 2023, created by Quentin Bisch. Le Male Elixir opens with Lavender and Mint, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean, Honey, and Tobacco. Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Elixir carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A powerhouse of honeyed vanilla and spicy amber, Le Male Elixir is a charismatic, modern gourmand with seductive depth. Not for the timid, it commands attention with rich, syrupy warmth and creamy sweetness.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Modern
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Le Male Elixir Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender53%
Mint47%
Heartas listed
Vanilla57%
Benzoin43%
Baseas listed
Honey37%
Tonka Bean33%
Tobacco30%

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

The syrupy vanilla, honey, amber, and tonka bean create a dense, enveloping warmth ideal for cold weather. Its sweetness and creamy richness shine in fall and winter, while the aromatic touches provide just enough lift for cool spring nights.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its bold projection, opulent sweetness, and sensual warmth make it perfect for dates and nights out. The richness can suit formal events but may be too assertive for daily office or sporty contexts.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Le Male Elixir Parfum reinvents the classic fougere with a decadent gourmand spin. Creamy vanilla and golden honey swirl around aromatic lavender and mint, while resinous benzoin and tonka bean add a velvet, almost edible warmth. Tobacco and amber smolder in the base, lending a sensual, enveloping trail. The result is a plush, sweetly spiced elixir that radiates confidence and comfort, balancing modern sensuality with timeless appeal.

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