Jean Paul Gaultier 2012 EDT

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Le Male Gladiator

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Gladiator is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. Le Male Gladiator opens with Mint, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Gladiator carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

If you're already a fan of Le Male's iconic scent profile, this is just more of the same reliable stuff. Don't expect innovation, just a different bottle and that familiar minty vanilla goodness.
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Le Male Gladiator Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mint100%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Vanilla48%
Amber28%
Tonka Bean24%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and sweet, bold character make it a strong contender for dates and casual wear, though it might be a bit much for professional office environments. The minty opening gives it a fresh edge that means it's not entirely out of place in semi-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

  • 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

A powerful fougere with an initial blast of cool, invigorating mint, Gladiator quickly settles into a heart of aromatic lavender. The dry down is all about warmth and sweetness, with creamy vanilla and tonka bean enveloped by a rich amber, creating a comforting yet masculine trail. It's a classic blend that's both fresh and deeply sensual.

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