Jean Paul Gaultier’s colognes are unique and influential. So it can be difficult for you to choose the best ones.
Don’t worry! After testing a lot of fragrances by JPG, I made this epic list for you guys.
Read the whole article and choose wisely.
What are the Best Jean Paul Gaultier Colognes?
Jean Paul Gaultier is a French fashion designer. His brand is famous for its influential design, dresses, colognes, e.t.c. In 1995 JPG first released their men’s fragrance “le male.”
From 1995 till now, they are consistent in building their legacy. Even their first fragrance, “Le Male,” is still widely admired in 2021. The Le Male series is amazingly popular. Their bottle design is incredible. And each of their bottles contains a message.
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So, here are the best smelling JPG colognes for men:
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male: Most Popular
Middle notes: Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Caraway.
Base notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar.
In 1995 Jean Paul Gaultier released this gem. Back then, this type of unique bottle design attracted everyone. This fragrance is crowd-pleasing, classic, and a vast compliments getter. Even now, it is holding its legacy.
Anyway, the opening is a beautiful burst of bergamot mixed with some refreshing mint. And a hint of cardamom takes this opening to another level.
Well, the Middle notes are cinnamon and orange. But, the main feature is it’s dry-down.
In the dry-down, you’ll get some yummy vanilla added with some creamy tonka bean. And the wood notes make this fragrance more manly and classic.
Moreover, the longevity of this fragrance is excellent. I got around 8+hrs of longevity with enormous projection. It’ll cover you up the whole day.
When to wear JPG Le Male:
That’s why you can wear this all year round. If you want a safe decision, then I’ll say to wear this in winter. It’s perfect for any event, occasion, e.t.c.
Why you should buy JPG Le Male:
- A classic fragrance.
- Huge compliments getter.
- Crowd-pleasing cologne.
- Can be worn anytime.
- Suitable for any occasion.
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male: Clubbing Beast
Middle notes: Cinnamon, Caraway, Clary Sage.
Base notes: Black Vanilla Husk, Amber, Patchouli, Cedar.
JPG Ultra Male is a clubbing beast. It’s sweet and masculine at the same time. This was released in 2015 by the same perfumer of Le Male – Francis Kurkdjian. Ultra male is widely appreciated and gets lots of love.
In the opening, you’ll feel like a juicy pear is mixed with bergamot, lemon, and lavender. The opening is sweet, manly, and fruity.
In the middle, you’ll get a breeze of spices. My nose mainly picked up cinnamon and clary sage.
Amazingly, Dry-down is fantastic with vanilla and amber.
In my skin, this fragrance lasts up to 8 hours with strong projection. This sillage level and the loud notes made this fragrance suitable for clubbing.
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When to wear JPG Ultra Male:
When you need attention, this fragrance will help you a lot. It’s a crowd-pleaser and attention seeker. Mark my words, Girls will love your scent.
Why you should buy JPG Ultra Male:
- An excellent clubbing scent.
- Good longevity and colossal projection.
- Compliments getter.
- Suitable for any event.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum: Spicy Flanker
Middle notes: Lavender, Iris.
Base notes: Vanilla, Oriental Notes, Woodsy Notes.
JPG Le Male Le Parfum smells like a mixed batch of Le Male and Ultra Male. Le Male Le Parfum is not much sweet like Ultra Male and not much minty like Le Male. It’s spicy, sweet, and sexy.
Anyway, The opening is very noticeable. It gives a burst of cardamom.
After some time, it becomes a floral scent.
In the end, the scent is something like woody-vanilla. This fragrance is really unique. And I think JPG always focuses on girl’s attraction xD. Girls like this type of fragrance.
However, the performance is impressive. I got around 10 hrs of longevity on my skin with moderate projection. On my shirt, it stayed for the whole day.
When to wear JPG Le Male Le Parfum:
The notes are rich and vibrant. I can assure you; you’ll get a satisfactory result from this in cold weather.
Why you should buy JPG Le Male Le Parfum:
- Compliments getter.
- Attractive.
- Inoffensive sweet smell.
- Fantastic bottle design.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Aviator: Fresh Green Scent
Middle notes: Violet Leaf.
Base notes: Woody Notes.
Le Male Aviator is a green version of Le Male. Actually, it’s a woody-green masculine cologne.
Anyway, the opening is super fresh with mint. I got a citrus vibe too. But I’m not sure where this came from.
After some time, you’ll start to get the fresh and floral smell of violet leaf.
In the end, Woody notes make this fragrance more masculine and elite.
Lastly, the performance is average. I got around 4 hrs of longevity, but the protection was pretty good.
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When to wear JPG Le Male Aviator:
Why you should buy JPG Le Male Aviator:
- Green version of Le Male.
- Masculine and elegant.
- All-year performer.
- Good performance.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau: Summer Pick
Middle notes: Coconut.
Base notes: Tonka Bean.
Le Beau is an aromatic, pleasant, and semi-sweet fragrance. It was introduced in 2019. I loved the bottle design. I guess you wouldn’t care about the juice if you see the gorgeous bottle.
Anyway, the opening is fresh and lemony. The use of bergamot, in the beginning, will give you an instant summer feeling.
After some time, you’ll get a creamy vibe of tonka bean. That’s because of the coconut. The combination of coconut and tonka bean is extraordinary. It adds a bit of sweetness to the fruity scent.
However, the longevity is medium. I got around 4hrs+ longevity from this fragrance. The projection level is moderate. But I can assure you that you’ll enjoy this fragrance.
When to wear JPG Le Beau:
But for the best result, I’d suggest wearing it in spring/fall/summer. This refreshing scent itself gives a carefree weekend vibe.
Why you should buy JPG Le Beau:
- Amazing bottle design.
- All-year performer.
- Flexible pricing.
- Compliments getter.
Middle notes: Sea Notes.
Base notes: Vanilla, ambergris.
Firstly I want to thank JPG for making this fragrance related to its name. I can assure you; you’ll feel like the ocean after wearing this cologne. Le Male In the Navy was launched in 2018.
Anyway, the opening is minty and salty. From the first sniff, you’ll get a vibe of the ocean.
After some time, the vibe of the ocean will become stronger because of the sea notes.
In the end, It’s sweet, seductive, and masculine. It’s very versatile and an inoffensive fragrance.
Well, I got around 6hrs of longevity from this fragrance with decent projection.
When to wear JPG Le Male In the Navy:
I‘ll recommend not to wear this in winter because the notes are so soft and fresh.
This fragrance is very inoffensive. You can use this anywhere you want.
Why you should buy JPG Le Male In the Navy:
- Inoffensive and versatile.
- Good longevity.
- Perfect wear for summer.
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Conclusion
Thank you for reading my article. I think you guys can understand how hard it was for me to rank JPG’s fragrances. All of their colognes are great, and each of them has its own story.
Of course, there can be some mistakes in the reviews. Please let me know about them through the comment section. And suggest which fragrance brand I should cover next.
