Jean Paul Gaultier 2016 Parfum

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Le Male Essence de Parfum

by Quentin Bisch

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Essence de Parfum is a Parfum launched in 2016, created by Quentin Bisch. Le Male Essence de Parfum opens with Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Leather, Lavender, Cinnamon, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Coumarin, and Costus. Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Essence de Parfum carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly divisive Le Male flanker. This 'grown-up' take on the classic is loved by many for its mature leather and vanilla, but others find it unremarkable or even harsh. Definitely not a blind buy unless you're chasing that discontinued hype.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Modern
  • Playful
  • Luxurious
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Le Male Essence de Parfum 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy, and leathery profile, coupled with moderate projection, makes it an excellent choice for dates or formal evening events. While some find it office-safe due to its toned-down sillage, its sensual nature might be too much for casual daytime wear or sport.

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
  • 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 Male Essence de Parfum opens with a sharp, invigorating hit of cardamom and pepper, quickly giving way to a rich, warm heart of smooth leather and aromatic lavender. As it settles, a sweet, inviting vanilla and subtle amberwood emerge, creating a sophisticated and sensual dry-down.

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