Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier perfume has consistently challenged what masculine and feminine mean in a bottle. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male perfume for men from 1995, lavender and vanilla in a male torso bottle, was rejected by focus groups and became a European bestseller. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique perfume for women is the counterpart: rose and ginger over sandalwood. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal perfume for women is the modern direction, honey and gardenia over patchouli. Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances at PerfumeBox are typically priced from $55 to $100. All JPG perfumes at PerfumeBox ship free on US orders over $59.

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Le Male: Rejected by Focus Groups, Became a Classic

Le Male from 1995 used lavender, cumin, and vanilla in a male torso-shaped bottle at a time when masculine fragrance avoided all three. Focus groups rejected the formula before launch. The brand launched anyway. Within five years it had become one of the top-selling men's fragrances in Europe. The lavender and vanilla surrounded by cumin and a warm amber base worked precisely because it was different from what focus groups expected masculine fragrance to smell like.

Scandal, Classique, and the Women's Catalog

Classique is the women's counterpart to Le Male: rose, orange blossom, and ginger over sandalwood and musk. The same bold attitude in a feminine framework. Scandal uses honey, gardenia, and orange blossom over patchouli and vetiver in a richer, more modern direction. La Belle is the most recent addition: fresh-floral bergamot and rose over vanilla. Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances at PerfumeBox are typically priced from $55 to $100. Paco Rabanne and Versace are the natural comparison brands. All Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances at PerfumeBox ship free on US orders over $59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Jean Paul Gaultier perfume cost?

Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances at PerfumeBox are typically priced from $55 to $100. Prices vary by fragrance and size, the 3.4 oz format is the most popular. PerfumeBox offers free US shipping on orders over $59.

Yes. All Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances at PerfumeBox are 100% authentic, sourced from authorized distributors. The same product you would buy in a department store, shipped free on US orders over $59.

Le Mâle is the most consistent recommendation for first-time buyers, it represents the core Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance direction. From there, other releases in the range cover different moods and seasons.

Paco Rabanne and Versace cover comparable fragrance styles to Jean Paul Gaultier and are available at similar price points on PerfumeBox. All three make good comparison options depending on the direction you want.