LavenderOpens with
AniseHeart
BenzoinDries down to
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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as masculine
Le Male In Blue
The moment when the first wave of lavender hits your senses, followed by the sharp, metallic flare of anise — a sailor's daring adventure on stormy seas.
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Le Male In BlueMid-range · $40–100
60%Similar accords, often for lessScent #2 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares lavender and anise8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Le Male In Blue by Jean Paul Gaultier is a new wave in the brand’s aromatic repertoire. Launched in 2026 and crafted by Francis Kurkdjian, this scent opens with lavender, a familiar note given a fresh twist. Anise adds an unexpected metallic edge, like a sail flung to the wind, while benzoin anchors the composition with profound warmth. This fragrance charts a new course for Jean Paul Gaultier’s iconic Le Male line, offering a spicy aromatic trail that is both bold and restrained.
Le Male In Blue is best applied in two light sprays. The aromatic top notes are vibrant and short-lived, while the warm benzoin base unfolds over time. For optimal wear, apply it to pulse points where warmth can enhance its spicy depth.
Fig. 01 — Le Male In Blue, 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 Le Male line
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Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
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The originalLe Male In BlueJean Paul Gaultier · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2018Scent #2Shares Lavender and Aniseunder $40★ 3.98 (62)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 27%.