Far more than a simple masculine fragrance, Le Male by Jean-Paul Gaultier is a true icon in the world of perfumery. First of all, it was the couturier's very first perfume. Le Male was also the first creation by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Moreover, despite nearly 30 years of existence, Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier remains the house's undisputed best-seller. In 2023, it is therefore brought back into the spotlight. Still drawing inspiration from the maritime world, it becomes more sophisticated and infinitely chic, in its new edition Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier.
Le Male by Jean-Paul Gaultier was created in 1995. As the couturier's first creation in the world of men's perfumery, it was immediately adored. Appreciated for its aromatic lavender scent as much as for its timeless character or the design of its bottle, Le Male has never stopped making headlines. In 2023, it is once again brought into the spotlight by Jean-Paul Gaultier. This time it reveals itself with a warmer, more luxurious breath. It becomes Le Male Elixir and also comes in a new bottle.
Le Male Elixir, the return of Jean-Paul Gaultier's famous glass torso
The Le Male collection by Jean-Paul Gaultier is instantly recognizable, if only because of its bottle. Indeed, unlike most fragrances that come in cylindrical or rectangular bottles, Le Male Elixir genuinely takes the shape of a man's torso. Its bottle resembles a glass body. Its build is athletic. Its angles are sculptural. Its abdominal muscles are clearly defined, and its protruding pectorals turn many heads. Its head, meanwhile, has been replaced by a small spray nozzle. Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier comes in two sizes, 75 ml or 125 ml.
The image of the sailor, still inseparable from this line of fragrances
As you have no doubt noticed, Le Male Elixir once again wears a Breton stripe shirt. Thus, the maritime world remains ever present. However, Le Male Elixir seems to have traded its sailor's uniform for that of a captain. It thus takes us into a more sophisticated world. It should also be noted that the Breton stripe shirt has been inseparable from Jean-Paul Gaultier's wardrobe since his very first runway show. The couturier made it his signature piece in 1976.
Jean-Paul Gaultier opts for a golden lacquer
To set itself apart from its predecessors, Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier has nevertheless changed color. Remember: in its first version, it was enhanced with a slightly transparent turquoise blue. Today, it is fully opaque and covered in gold. After all, what better material to arouse every desire? Undoubtedly, through this choice, Jean-Paul Gaultier suggests that his sailor has been promoted. He thus seems to have moved from the engine room to the upper deck. The stripes of his Breton shirt, meanwhile, are now tinted black. Elegance guaranteed.
Le Male Elixir, a bottle made of multiple paradoxes
Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier clearly plays on contradictions. With it, contrasts attract one another. The brightness of the gold faces a more shadowy black. Casualness is also paired with a more sophisticated appearance. Indeed, the Breton stripe shirt is simply a T-shirt worn by sailors. Gold, on the other hand, plunges us into a more refined atmosphere. Better still, Le Male Elixir comes straight in a repurposed tin can box. It is a perfect demonstration of Jean-Paul Gaultier's bold spirit and sense of humor.