Scent Description:

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Le Male Essence de Parfum, created by Quentin Bisch, Essence is a sophisticated, mature evolution of the original, trading powdery sweetness for a darker, woody-leather profile. It opens with a sharp, spice of cardamom and black pepper before transitioning into a heart of lavender wrapped in soft, modern leather. The drydown is rich and warm, blending amberwood and vanilla. Often compared to a spicier version of fragrances like YSL's La Nuit de l'Homme.

• Type: Spicy Aromatic

• Original Release/Year: 2016

• This bottles Batch Code/year: 61791 = 2016

• Season: Fall, Winter

• Occasion: Evening

• Longevity: Six hours

• Projection: Strong

• Gender: Masculine 

• Scent Era: Modern

• Identifying the vintage: There was only one main formulation for this fragrance. While the liquid originally featured a blue tint, the high vanillin content in the formula causes it to oxidize over time. Consequently, as the bottles age, the liquid naturally matures into a deep reddish-amber hue.

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