Welcome to the eclectic, daring universe of Jean Paul Gaultier, a brand synonymous with breaking conventions and setting the bar high for fragrance creativity.
Using head-turning notes such as mint, lavender, cardamon and vanilla, Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances for men showcase his flair for the dramatic and the delicately balanced.
After my most recent in-store fragrance trip, I have FULLY updated this article with a complete list of masculine JPG fragrances you need to know about for 2024.
- Best Jean Paul Gaultier Fragrances For Men
- 1. Le Male Eau de Toilette
- 2. Ultra Male Eau de Toilette Intense
- 3. Le Male Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense
- 4. Le Male Elixir Parfum
- 5. Le Male Pride 2024
- 6. Le Beau Eau de Toilette
- 7. Le Beau Paradise Garden Eau de Parfum
- 8. Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
- 9. Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense
- 10. Gaultier2 Eau de Parfum
- Andrew’s Top Pick
- Conclusion
- Bonus: The Beginning Of Gaultier
- Further Reading
Best Jean Paul Gaultier Fragrances For Men
Crowd-pleasing, hypnotic, and daring, here is my latest take on the best Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances for men who want to get noticed.
1. Le Male Eau de Toilette
Review
Le Male EDT is the gateway to the Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance line. It embodies the essence of modern masculinity with a hint of bold rebellion.
Mint, lavender, and vanilla come together in a harmony that’s both familiar and surprisingly new, creating a scent with warmth and sweetness anchored by a classic, clean freshness.
Top Notes:
Mid Notes:
Lavender
Base Notes:
Seasons & Longevity
I’d wear Le Male EDT during cooler evenings and transitional seasons for moments that call for a touch of elegance without losing a sense of fun. Longevity is impressive at 6+ hours.
2. Ultra Male Eau de Toilette Intense
Review
Sweet and fruity, Ultra Male EDT is a fragrance that speaks of nights filled with adventure and the thrill of the unexpected.
I find the contrast of black lavender and pear against a backdrop of woody vanilla creates a rich, complicated scent that’s gourmand and seductively sweet.
Top Notes:
Black Lavender
Mid Notes:
Base Notes:
Woody Vanilla
Seasons & Longevity
Best worn on winter nights or autumnal days, Ultra Male EDT is the scent of choice for making a bold statement. Its performance is stellar at 7+ hours.
3. Le Male Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense
Review
A journey through layers, Le Male Le Parfum, elevates the iconic to a new level of spicy sophistication.
Cardamom meets a heart of lavender and iris wrapped in the warmth of vanilla; it’s a fragrance of depth and elegance, offering a more mature take on the classic.
Top Notes:
Cardamom
Mid Notes:
Lavender, Iris
Base Notes:
Vanilla
Seasons & Longevity
For the colder months and formal occasions, Le Male Le Parfum offers exceptional longevity of 7+ hours. Its aroma commands attention, making it a favourite for evenings to leave a lasting impression.
4. Le Male Elixir Parfum
Review
Le Male Elixir presents an exquisite blend of richness and complexity, marking a departure into a realm of uncharted sophistication.
Bright, aromatic lavender and rich benzoin bathe in the sweet allure of honeyed tonka bean. This luxurious vanilla-heavy male scent will get compliments.
Top Notes:
Tonka Bean
Mid Notes:
Lavender
Base Notes:
Seasons & Longevity
Wear Le Male Elixir during autumn, winter, and spring to be shrouded in olfactory luxury. This nocturnal male scent lasts an incredible 8+ hours.
5. Le Male Pride 2024
Review
Celebrating diversity and freedom, Le Male Pride 2024 is a vibrant expression of unity and strength.
This limited edition fragrance, with its bright citrus top and a heart of orange blossom set against a backdrop of blond wood, is a refreshing, uplifting scent.
Top Notes:
Mid Notes:
Orange Blossom
Base Notes:
Blond Wood
Seasons & Longevity
Especially suited for spring and summer, Le Male Pride 2024 lasts 5+ hours and shines brightest in the daylight, making it perfect for festival fun.
6. Le Beau Eau de Toilette
Review
Le Beau EDT evokes images of sun-kissed beaches and lazy afternoons in paradise, a true holiday escape. Pina Colada is optional!
This fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, which collides with the exotic warmth of coconut in the heart. Upon drying down, the sweet smoothness of tonka bean emerges.
Top Notes:
Mid Notes:
Coconut
Base Notes:
Tonka Bean
Seasons & Longevity
Le Beau offers a refreshing, mouthwatering aroma, perfect for warmer months and casual occasions. Its performance is a respectable 5+ hours.
7. Le Beau Paradise Garden Eau de Parfum
Review
Launched in 2024, Le Beau Paradise Garden delves deeper into a tropical paradise but with a clean, green twist.
This fragrance opens with tropical coconut water and the fresh green sweetness of green figs, all wrapped up in a deep, smooth sandalwood base.
Top Notes:
Coconut Water
Mid Notes:
Green Fig
Base Notes:
Seasons & Longevity
For me, Le Beau Paradise Garden is the quintessential choice for spring and summer daytime wear and will last you a generous 6+ hours.
8. Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
Review
Scandal Pour Homme EDT breaks away from the traditional, offering a daring, modern scent that stands out from the crowd.
A herbal opening of sage joins forces with the light woodiness of vetiver. However, for me, the smooth caramel-like sweetness of tonka bean really makes this scent pop.
Top Notes:
Clary Sage
Mid Notes:
Base Notes:
Tonka Bean
Seasons & Longevity
This fragrance is versatile, suitable for both day & night and shines during autumn, winter and early spring. Its performance is commendable at 7+ hours.
9. Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense
Review
Elevating the scandal to new heights, the 2022 release of Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum offers an aromatic journey between herbal and sweet.
Fragrant geranium meets sweet tonka bean, and the natural woody smoothness of sandalwood at its core, it’s a refined and audaciously bold scent.
Top Notes:
Mid Notes:
Tonka Bean
Base Notes:
Sandalwood
Seasons & Longevity
Best worn during the cooler months for evening events, it lasts 7+ hours, wrapping you in a cloak of mystery and allure that’s hard to forget.
10. Gaultier2 Eau de Parfum
Review
Gaultier2 Eau de Parfum is a relaunch of the original 2005 scent and is a unisex offering created to satisfy the hunger of all you musk lovers!
Warming amber, sweetened by delicious vanilla, soon gives way to the sensual seductiveness of musk. It’s a scent that draws you in and holds you in.
Top Notes:
Mid Notes:
Vanilla
Base Notes:
Musk
Seasons & Longevity
Gaultier2 is in its natural playground during autumn and winter, and for me, leans more towards eveningwear. It’s a scent that hovers close to the skin for 6+ hours.
Andrew’s Top Pick
Le Male Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense
My absolute favourite is Le Male Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense. I love the combination of lavender, powdery iris, and cardamom-dusted vanilla—sensational!
Conclusion
The masculine collection of Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances ranges from the boldly adventurous to the quietly seductive, so there’s a fragrance for every moment, occasion and mood.
Many of these JPG scents share the same DNA as the original Le Male, offering an eclectic mix of spices, woods and florals fused with sweet vanilla tones.
And let’s not forget those striking bottles; Gaultier has managed to fuse fragrance with avant-garde art.
Bonus: The Beginning Of Gaultier
Frenchman Jean Paul Gaultier was born in 1952 and raised in the heart of Paris. Although he had no formal education in fashion, his inventive sketches sparked the interest of leading haute couture designers.
I find it interesting that it was Pierre Cardin who first recognised the raw potential in the youthful Gaultier, offering him a position at just eighteen years old.
The launch of his first scent, the 1993 ‘Classique’ for women, marked a pivotal moment in fragrance history.
Known for its eye-catching bottle design and alluring scent, ‘Classique’—along with its 1995 counterpart, ‘Le Male,’ for men—has been a defining force in the perfume industry from the 1990s onward.
Further Reading
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