Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette 200ml Spray

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette 200ml is one of the defining men's fragrances of the modern era — an oriental fougère launched in 1995 that single-handedly redefined what a masculine perfume could smell like. Created by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian (in his very first signed launch), it pairs a barbershop-style lavender-and-mint opening with a softly sweet, spiced heart and a creamy, gourmand-leaning vanilla-tonka drydown. The signature blue-tinted sailor torso flacon is one of the most iconic bottles in fragrance history.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot, Artemisia
• Heart: Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Caraway
• Base: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar

Olfactory family: Oriental Fougère  |  Launched: 1995

About Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier is a French couture house founded in 1976 in Paris, internationally known for its theatrical, gender-fluid approach to fashion and its long association with Madonna. The fragrance line — produced under licence by Puig — opened with the women's Classique in 1993 and Le Male in 1995, both housed in their now-iconic torso flacons. Le Male has remained in continuous production for nearly three decades, expanding into a sprawling family that includes Le Male Le Parfum, Le Male Elixir, Ultra Male and several limited editions.

Who it's for

Le Male suits men drawn to soft, sweet, gourmand-leaning fougères — often described as the male answer to vanilla-amber feminine fragrances. It works year-round but reads at its best in cooler weather, on date nights and night-out occasions, and remains one of the most popular signatures for younger and trend-led wearers worldwide. Wearers of Joop! Homme, Mugler A*Men or Azzaro Wanted by Night will recognise the family resemblance. The 200ml flacon is the most generous size in the range and a popular choice for regular wearers and gift-giving.

How to use

1. Hold the bottle around 15–20 cm from the skin and spray onto pulse points — the inside of the wrists, the side of the neck and the front of the chest.
2. Two to three sprays is usually plenty; the vanilla-tonka base projects strongly in the first two hours.
3. Avoid rubbing the wrists together; it bruises the lavender-and-mint opening and shortens longevity.

Specifications

• Size: 200ml
• Concentration: Eau de Toilette
• Gender: Men
• Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier
• Year: 1995
• Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian

Frequently asked questions

How long does Le Male last on the skin?
Longevity is excellent — typically 8–10 hours on skin and longer on clothing. Sillage is strong in the first two hours, anchored by the vanilla-tonka-amber drydown that gives the fragrance its distinctive sweet-warm character.

What does Le Male smell like?
A barbershop-fresh lavender and mint opening melted into warm vanilla, tonka bean and a touch of cinnamon. Often described as "sweet and clean" — soft, comforting and instantly recognisable, even at a distance.

Is the 200ml the same juice as smaller sizes?
Yes. The fragrance is identical across the 75ml, 125ml and 200ml Eau de Toilette spray sizes. The 200ml is the best per-millilitre value for regular wearers and is a popular gifting size during the festive season.