Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020
“Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020 by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a aromatic, sponsored composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2020 by Jean Paul Gaultier, Le Male X-Mas Edition is a fragrance that captures the warmth and depth of winter. Created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, this oriental fougère composition opens with a fresh-spicy burst of lavender, cardamom, and mint, before transitioning into a heart of artemisia, bergamot, cinnamon, orange blossom, and caraway. The drydown settles on a base of sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, cedar, and amber, creating a rich blend of warm spices and woody notes. This edition is a thoughtful nod to the holiday season, blending festive aromatics with classic Jean Paul Gaultier elegance.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a warm embrace throughout the day. The spicy top notes will fade within an hour, but the rich base notes will linger close to the skin, making it perfect for cooler evenings.
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 cozy living room where cinnamon and vanilla intertwine with crisp mint and woody notes, evoking the intimacy of a winter evening by the fireplace.
Fig. 01 — Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020, Jean Paul Gaultier
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