Fleur du Male
“Fleur du Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a herbal, sponsored composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2007 by Jean Paul Gaultier and crafted by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, Fleur du Mâle is an aromatic fougère that challenges traditional gender norms. The composition opens with the fresh green notes of petitgrain and neroli, creating a crisp yet sophisticated top layer. This gives way to chamomile and basil in the base, adding warmth and depth without overpowering the initial freshness. Fleur du Mâle embodies Jean Paul Gaultier's ethos of inclusivity and diversity, offering a scent that is as versatile as it is elegant.
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Application Tips
For best results, apply Fleur du Mâle directly to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears. The top notes are particularly vibrant and dissipate quickly, so it's important to layer them over the base notes to maintain balance throughout the day.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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The story behind the bottle.
The bustling energy of a high-end boutique where the crisp citrus notes of petitgrain mingle with the warm, earthy tones of chamomile and basil.
Fig. 01 — Fleur du Male, Jean Paul Gaultier
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