Ma Dame Eau Fraiche
“Ma Dame Eau Fraiche by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a citrus, sponsored composition with a sweet undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2009, Ma Dame Eau Fraiche by Jean Paul Gaultier is crafted by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian to embody freshness and sophistication. The composition opens with a vibrant blend of grapefruit and orange, bringing an immediate burst of citrus zest that cuts through the air like a crisp morning breeze. At its heart, rose and grenadine introduce a subtle sweetness, while raspberry adds a juicy contrast. The base notes of musk and Virginia cedar provide a grounding warmth, evoking the comfort of a well-worn favorite piece of clothing.
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Application Tips
For best effect, apply this fragrance in light sprays — the top notes are vibrant but fleeting. The base notes develop slowly over time, making it ideal for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves throughout your day.
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 moment when you step into an airy room where sunlight filters through sheer curtains, blending the crispness of citrus with the warmth of musk and wood.
Fig. 01 — Ma Dame Eau Fraiche, Jean Paul Gaultier
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