Le Male Elixir

Jean-Paul Gaultier's sailor seems to have been promoted!

At Jean-Paul Gaultier, men are all of these at once: elegant yet bold, chic yet unconventional, modern yet traditional, strong yet sensitive. It is this whole complexity that is found in Le Male Elixir. Furthermore, this fragrance still draws inspiration from the maritime world. After all, the Breton stripe shirt has remained the centerpiece of Jean-Paul Gaultier's menswear since his very first runway show in 1976. Nevertheless, in 2023, the sailor seems to have been promoted. Sexier than ever, he becomes more charismatic and now flashes his winning smile from the upper deck. Thoroughly sensual, he turns heads wherever he goes. He has become the hero of the ship, and this is felt right through to the fragrance.

The new, more amber scent of Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier

Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier stands out as a more sophisticated creation than its predecessors. Warm, oriental and ambery, it releases a luxurious, powerful breath. No one can ignore it as it passes by. The result is an extravagant, sexy creation. This comes from the addition of benzoin in its heart. Its fiery warmth is further wrapped in a more almond-like tonka bean. Of course, the signature raw material of the entire collection is still present: lavender. Thoroughly aromatic, it also evokes the scent of old-fashioned barbershops. Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier comes across as an affectation belonging to no particular era or age.

When the torso of Le Male Elixir dresses in shimmering gold

As for the bottle, the ship's captain also has good taste. He cuts a fine figure and has donned his evening attire. As usual, Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier comes in a bottle shaped like a muscular glass torso. However, its former bluish transparency has disappeared. It is now replaced by a luminous golden lacquer. The stripes evoking the Breton shirt are still there, in black. Realistic and lifelike, this bottle comes in two sizes, 75 ml or 125 ml. Both are housed in a repurposed tin can box, which beautifully echoes the mischief so well known from Jean-Paul Gaultier.