Jean Paul Gaultier 2022 EDT

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Le Male Pride Edition

by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto , Quentin Bisch

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Pride Edition is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022, created by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto and Quentin Bisch. Le Male Pride Edition opens with Blood Orange and Yuzu, settles into a heart of Neroli and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Pride Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This flanker is a divisive one, and not just because of its namesake. Many find it a fresh, bright citrus bomb perfect for summer, while others are less impressed by its 'soapy' or 'generic' scent profile. Either way, expect strong reactions.
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  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Playful
  • Classic
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Le Male Pride Edition Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blood Orange51%
Yuzu49%
Heartas listed
Neroli56%
Orange Blossom44%
Baseas listed
Musk57%
Woody Notes43%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, citrusy, and floral profile makes it unsuitable for formal settings. However, its 'strong' performance with good projection lends itself well to casual encounters and dates, though it might be a bit much for a quiet office environment.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Pride Edition opens with a vibrant burst of blood orange and yuzu, delivering an immediate hit of juicy, zesty citrus. This invigorating top gives way to a heart of luminous orange blossom and neroli, lending a clean, slightly sweet white floral transparency. The finishing touch is a subtle muskiness alongside light woody notes, anchoring the fleeting freshness for a surprisingly solid wear.

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