Jean Paul Gaultier 2011 EDT

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Le Male Summer 2011

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Summer 2011 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. Le Male Summer 2011 opens with Lavender, Cardamom, and Mint, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Summer 2011 carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive summer flanker - some dismiss it as a lazy cash-grab, while others laud its lighter, fresher take on the original Le Male DNA. It's a surprisingly effective warm-weather vanilla with floral charm.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Romantic
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
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Le Male Summer 2011 Eau de Toilette 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

While some find longevity an issue, its lighter, fresher profile and slightly sweet nature make it excellent for casual outings and dates, particularly in warmer weather. It's too playful for formal wear, and its mild projection means it works well for office environments where you don't want to overpower.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

This scent opens with a lively, aromatic burst of cool mint and classic lavender, spiced gently by cardamom. The heart blooms with smooth orange blossom, creating a floral core that's unexpectedly prominent for a masculine fragrance. It then settles into a creamy base of vanilla and sandalwood, softened by a clean, comforting musk. It's a sweet, powdery, and fresh take on a familiar profile.

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