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 the couturier's very first men's fragrance, right after its feminine counterpart, Le Classique. Today, it is a great classic of perfumery that needs no introduction, its fame preceding it. An evocation of a sailor celebrated in every port, it reinvents itself once again in 2023, giving rise to another, more luxurious version of its scent. As proof, it even comes in a bottle of brilliant gold. But what about its composition?
Lavender, an inseparable element of the Jean-Paul Gaultier collection
Le Male by Jean-Paul Gaultier made its mark thanks to its unique lavender scent. With this typically Mediterranean plant, it gave itself a timeless touch of affectation. Indeed, lavender releases an easily identifiable odor, evoking the soap used by old-fashioned barbers. If you are somewhat nostalgic for that era, you will certainly be won over by Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier. Indeed, it too opens on this scent. Lavender is present in the top notes. Powerful and slightly vintage, it evokes at the same time the gardens of the south of France and summer. Furthermore, its fresh scent releases multiple facets. In turn, the lavender becomes more floral, woody, herbaceous or camphoraceous.
A touch of benzoin to add warmth to Le Male Elixir
Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier thus preserves its original DNA, while enriching itself with a new, more amber warmth. The benzoin used in its heart improves its longevity and gives it a more sophisticated character. Regularly used in gourmand fragrances, this element is somewhat reminiscent of vanilla or caramel. Sweet and warm, it is also a typical element of oriental fragrances. More than ever, with Le Male Elixir, Jean-Paul Gaultier's sailor seems to have set course for distant lands. This resin, grown in Laos and Vietnam, is a true sensory pleasure that instantly makes the whole composition sexier and more seductive.
The enveloping, comforting base of Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier
Finally, to prolong this pleasure and sense of intimacy, Le Male Elixir by Jean-Paul Gaultier closes on a final scent of tonka bean. Highly favored in the base notes of fragrances, it is a raw material containing 46% coumarin and releasing a distinctly almond-like breath. Some people also find that this element releases a scent close to that of school glue. The result is a true madeleine moment, laden with nostalgia.
According to Jean-Paul Gaultier, Le Male Elixir is an extravagant, ultra-sexy fragrance. It is a spirited sailor who melts any treasure with its ambery, aromatic fougère scent. […] Fresh lavender, warm tonka bean and soft benzoin compose an extraordinarily lush fragrance.