BergamotOpens with
GinsengHeart
VanillaDries down to
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 masculine
Le Male Les d Ete 2005
The transition from an early morning jog to the cozy comfort of a leather armchair, where the sharp freshness of mint and ginger gives way to the warm, enveloping scent of vanilla and wood.
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Le Male Les d Ete 2005Mid-range · $40–100
55%Similar accords, often for lessRamz Lattafa Silver · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2005, Le Male Les d'Ete 2005 by Jean Paul Gaultier is an aromatic fougère fragrance crafted by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. The composition opens with a fresh and spicy blend of bergamot, mint, ginseng, and ginger, creating an invigorating start that feels like stepping into a sunlit garden. As it settles, the warmth of vanilla and tonka bean emerges, complemented by woody notes and musk, offering a comforting finish that reads as both elegant and familiar.
Apply one or two sprays — the fresh top notes are bright but dissipate within a couple of hours. The warmth of the base notes will carry through the day, making it ideal for daytime wear when you want an initial burst of freshness followed by a comforting presence.
Fig. 01 — Le Male Les d Ete 2005, 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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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 7%.