Jean Paul Gaultier 2024 EDP

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Le Male Lover

by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto , Quentin Bisch

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Lover is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto and Quentin Bisch. Le Male Lover opens with Lime and Pepper, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Musk, and Ambergris, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla. Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Lover carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive, love-it-or-hate-it. Some hail it as JPG's best flanker, a perfect balance of fresh and sweet, while others dismiss it as generic and overly sweet. Expect strong performance but perhaps not a groundbreaking scent that will please everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Le Male Lover Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper53%
Lime47%
Heartas listed
Ambergris40%
Sea Water32%
Musk29%
Baseas listed
Vanilla67%
Woody Notes33%

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:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and fresh, yet sweet and creamy profile make it versatile for most casual settings and dates, even acceptable for the office if applied lightly. However, its strong performance and sweetness might be too much for formal events or intense 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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 Lover opens with a bold hit of white pepper and a zesty finger lime, cutting through to a heart of marine notes, musk, and a subtle ambergris. The base settles into a smooth vanilla and warm woods. Some detect a creamy coconut or pina colada vibe, adding a tropical twist to the classic Le Male DNA, while maintaining a fresh yet sweet profile.

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