Le Male Limited Edition 2009
“Le Male Limited Edition 2009 by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men”
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Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, sponsored composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for spring and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Francis Kurkdjian crafted Le Male Limited Edition 2009 for Jean Paul Gaultier, a brand known for its bold and inclusive approach to fashion. This fragrance opens with the freshness of bergamot and mint, balanced by the warmth of cinnamon and caraway. The heart features African orange flower and lavender, adding an aromatic depth before settling into a woody base of sandalwood and Virginia cedar, enriched with vanilla and tonka bean for a touch of sweetness.
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Application Tips
For best results, apply this fragrance to pulse points and allow it to develop on skin for at least 15 minutes. The fresh spicy top notes are pronounced initially but give way to the warm woodiness within an hour.
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 juxtaposition of an early morning walk through a fragrant garden followed by the warmth of a leather-bound book in a cozy study.
Fig. 01 — Le Male Limited Edition 2009, Jean Paul Gaultier
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