Le Male Les d Ete 2005
“Le Male Les d'Ete 2005 by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a vanilla, sponsored composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for summer wear, leaning masculine.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
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 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.
Fig. 01 — Le Male Les d Ete 2005, Jean Paul Gaultier
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