Fragile
“Fragile by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Floral fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a white floral, sponsored composition with a tuberose undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1999, Fragile by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Floral fragrance crafted by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. The composition opens with Tunisian Orange Blossom and Italian Tangerine, providing a bright citrus freshness that contrasts beautifully with the rich, powdery heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine. As it settles into its base, Fragile reveals subtle animalic undertones and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, creating an intriguing balance between sweetness and depth.
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to pulse points for an even distribution. The citrus opening notes are bright but fade within an hour, so reapply if you want to maintain that freshness. The powdery base notes develop over time, making this fragrance better suited for daytime wear where it can evolve 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 quiet confidence of a late afternoon, where the sun's light softens and the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers.
Fig. 01 — Fragile, Jean Paul Gaultier
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