Jean Paul Gaultier 2009 EDC

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Ma Dame Eau Fraiche

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame Eau Fraiche is a Cologne launched in 2009, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Ma Dame Eau Fraiche opens with Orange and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Rose, Raspberry, and Pomegranate, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Jean Paul Gaultier's Ma Dame Eau Fraiche carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive yet beloved scent, Ma Dame Eau Fraiche sparks strong reactions. You'll either adore its juicy fruit and fresh rose, or find it a bit too much. It's a loud, vibrant summer fling of a fragrance, but don't expect it to last.
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  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Clean
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Ma Dame Eau Fraiche Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit51%
Orange49%
Heartas listed
Rose44%
Pomegranate32%
Raspberry23%
Baseas listed
Musk52%
Cedar48%

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its fresh, fruity, and clean profile makes it perfect for casual outings and sports, with some reviewers even calling it unisex. However, its perceived loudness by some and poor longevity cited by others make it less ideal for formal settings or a full day at the office.

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 Eau Fraiche opens with an invigorating burst of zesty grapefruit and sweet orange, sharp and juicy. This lively citrus quickly makes way for a heart of succulent raspberry and tart pomegranate, interwoven with the soft, powdery elegance of rose. As it settles, a clean musk and subtle cedar provide a gentle, understated base, leaving a trail that is light, fruity, and undeniably fresh. It’s a spirited concoction, bright and effervescent.

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