Le Male Edition Collector
“Le Male Edition Collector by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, sponsored composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Francis Kurkdjian crafted Le Male Edition Collector for Jean Paul Gaultier in 2014, blending aromatic and warm spicy accords with citrus freshness. The composition opens with a bright blend of lavender, cardamom, and mint, which gives way to the green freshness of artemisia and bergamot. At its heart, orange blossom and cinnamon add warmth before settling into a woody base of sandalwood, cedar, amber, and vanilla. This fragrance is neither strictly masculine nor feminine, embodying Jean Paul Gaultier's ethos of inclusivity and diversity.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
This fragrance projects well with just one or two sprays. The top notes are bright but fade within an hour, so allow it time to settle into its warmer heart and woody base notes for a more balanced experience. Ideal for day-to-evening wear.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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The story behind the bottle.
The transition from a brisk morning walk to the cozy comfort of an office — where crisp, aromatic notes meet warm spices and vanilla’s comforting base.
Fig. 01 — Le Male Edition Collector, Jean Paul Gaultier
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