Which fragrance brand launched Le Male in 1995?

Jean Paul Gaultier launched Le Male in 1995.

The fragrance was created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian for the French fashion house. Le Male is known for its aromatic fougère style, combining fresh, herbal, sweet, and woody elements. Its bottle, shaped like a sailor’s torso and often dressed in a striped shirt, became one of the brand’s most recognizable designs.

Le Male is commonly associated with lavender, mint, cinnamon, orange blossom, and vanilla. The exact fragrance composition is sometimes simplified in popular descriptions, but its warm vanilla character and prominent lavender accord are central to its identity.

The brand name is usually written as Jean Paul Gaultier, while the designer’s personal name is also styled Jean-Paul Gaultier in some references. Le Male has inspired several flankers, including Le Male Le Parfum, but those are separate releases rather than the original 1995 fragrance.