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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as masculine
Cologne Tonique Le Male Summer 2008
A midday break in a bustling city park, where the air is crisp with mint and the sun warms every step.
Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Cologne Tonique Le Male Summer 2008Mid-range · $40–100
50%Similar accords, often for lessZ - 1975 Casual Spice · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Cologne Tonique Le Male Summer 2008 by Jean Paul Gaultier was launched in 2008, offering a fresh take on the brand's signature masculinity. This fragrance opens with invigorating notes of mint, ginseng, and ginger, creating a green and spicy contrast that feels both refreshing and energizing. The heart blends aromatic lavender with herbal undertones, while the base offers warmth through vanilla and musky powdery accords. It’s an embodiment of Jean Paul Gaultier's irreverent and inclusive approach to design, translated into olfactory form.
One or two sprays are sufficient as this fragrance blooms quickly on skin. The minty top notes dissipate within an hour but leave behind a lingering warmth from the vanilla and musk base. Best suited for daytime when its energetic freshness can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Cologne Tonique Le Male Summer 2008, Jean Paul Gaultier
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Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
More from the house · founded 1992 · France
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The originalCologne Tonique Le Male Summer 2008Jean Paul Gaultier · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2015Z - 1975 Casual SpiceShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.38 (13)51%Match
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 21%, disliked or hated by 15%.