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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as masculine
Le Beau
The gentle hum of an afternoon spent by the seaside, where coconut breezes carry the promise of sun-soaked days ahead.
Smells likecoconut
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Le BeauMid-range · $40–100
63%Similar accords, often for lessLuscious Kisses · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares coconut and tonka bean8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019, Le Beau by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Woody Aromatic fragrance created by perfumers Quentin Bisch and Sonia Constant. Built around a distinctive coconut-forward tropical profile, it has developed a strong cult following among fragrance enthusiasts and is frequently cited as one of the best designer 'summer' releases of its decade. The composition opens with bergamot before diving into the heart of coconut, which anchors the scent with its distinctively creamy warmth, leading to a base of tonka bean that adds depth and sweetness.
Le Beau is best applied in light layers — a single spritz on pulse points allows the warm coconut to unfold gradually. It’s perfect for daytime wear, especially during warmer months when its tropical notes complement the sun-drenched atmosphere.
Fig. 01 — Le Beau, Jean Paul Gaultier
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Quentin Bisch
The young virtuosoQuentin Bisch is a rising star at Givaudan whose precocious talent has already produced several critically acclaimed fragrances.
Co-created with Sonia Constant
The Le Beau line
9 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
More from the house · founded 1992 · France
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What people
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A community favourite: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 7%.