MintOpens with
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Tonka BeanDries down to
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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as masculine
Le Male Pirate Edition
The moment before setting sail — where the crispness of mint and lavender meets the adventurous warmth of cinnamon and vanilla, ready to explore new horizons.
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Le Male Pirate EditionMid-range · $40–100
62%Similar accords, often for lessOudain · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 by Jean Paul Gaultier and crafted by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, Le Male Pirate Edition is a bold aromatic fougère that marries freshness with warmth. The composition opens with mint, lavender, and cardamom, creating an invigorating green and spicy atmosphere. This freshness gives way to the heart notes of artemisia, bergamot, cinnamon, orange blossom, and caraway, which bring a complex layer of herbal and floral nuances. The base notes of tonka bean, vanilla, amber, sandalwood, and cedar offer a rich, woody warmth that anchors the fragrance with its earthy depth.
Le Male Pirate Edition has a strong top note presence that fades within an hour. To ensure the base notes are more prominent throughout the day, apply it in layers or use it sparingly on pulse points. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than projecting widely.
Fig. 01 — Le Male Pirate Edition, 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
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 32%.