Jean Paul Gaultier 2010 EDP

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Ma Dame

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Ma Dame opens with Orange and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Jean Paul Gaultier's Ma Dame carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper love-or-hate affair. Ma Dame EDP isn't for the faint-hearted - it's a bold, spicy rose with serious longevity. Some call it a masterpiece, others a harsh masculine mess. Approach with caution, but if it clicks, you'll be smelling like a rock star.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Ma Dame Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper64%
Orange36%
Heartas listed
Rose50%
Patchouli50%
Baseas listed
Musk54%
Cedar46%

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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and incredible longevity make it a bit much for the office but perfect for making an impression on a date or at an evening event. The strong woody-rose accord, especially the peppery rose, lends itself to more daring, cool weather occasions, with many reviewers noting its 'sexy' and 'rock star' vibe.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Ma Dame EDP kicks off with a sharp, punchy burst of pink pepper and zesty orange, immediately grabbing your attention. This intense start soon mellows into a deep, dark rose, backed by a clean, earthy patchouli that adds serious depth without getting muddy. As it settles, a woody Cedar and soft musk emerge, softening the edges and creating a creamy, sensual dry down that lingers for ages. It's a modern floral-chypre with a rebellious edge.

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