Jean Paul Gaultier 2008 EDT

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Ma Dame

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Ma Dame opens with Orange, settles into a heart of Rose and Pomegranate, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Jean Paul Gaultier's Ma Dame carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Ma Dame is divisive, a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent with a uniquely artificial fruity sweetness. It screams fun and youthful irreverence - definitely not for shrinking violets.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Edgy
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Ma Dame Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange100%
Heartas listed
Pomegranate60%
Rose40%
Baseas listed
Musk55%
Cedar45%

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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its undeniable strength and sweetness make it a poor fit for the office, but its playful and lively character shines for casual outings, dates, and even post-gym freshening. Reviews highlight its long-lasting nature and significant sillage, perfect for making a statement when out and about.

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

Opens with an energetic burst of bright, juicy orange, quickly joined by a sticky-sweet pomegranate note that some find reminiscent of grenadine or chewy sweets. A subtle, indolic rose emerges, adding a touch of floral sophistication, before settling into a soft, clean musk and a hint of woody cedar. Some detect a curious 'plastic' or 'vinyl' undertone, which only adds to its quirky charm.

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