Tunisian Orange BlossomOpens with
TuberoseHeart
AmberDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2001 →
Francis KurkdjianThe nose · 234 fragrances · also made Rouge Trafalgar Esprit De Parfum (2024)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as feminine
Fragile
The quiet confidence of a late afternoon, where the sun's light softens and the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers.
Tunisian Orange BlossomTop
GingerTop
Italian TangerineTop
Star AniseTop
CorianderTop
Bulgarian RoseTop+13Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
FragileMid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessBarez · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Fragile, Jean Paul Gaultier
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Francis Kurkdjian
The composer of lightFrancis Kurkdjian is among the most celebrated perfumers alive — a creative polymath whose work spans haute couture fragrance, contemporary art installations, and the founding of his own maison.
“It’s impossible to predict. Success doesn’t depend on you. It depends on the audience.”
Francis Kurkdjian · SLEEK, June 2026
The Fragile line
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Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 15%.