Best Jean Paul Gaultier perfumes: Le Male, Scandal, La Belle and the rest, for him and for her
Jean Paul Gaultier perfumes fall into a few families, each with sweeter, fresher or stronger versions. Here is how Le Male, Le Beau, Scandal, La Belle and Divine Elixir differ, and how to try one.
Jean Paul Gaultier perfumes by family
One place to start in each family, with the versions that make it sweeter, fresher or stronger.
- 1Ukupno najbolji
Lavender, mint and cardamom over cinnamon, then vanilla, tonka bean, amber and sandalwood; the men's original.
od 7,74 €3 ml
- 2Najbolji začinski izbor
A Parfum with bergamot, cardamom, cinnamon and plum over lavender, then benzoin, labdanum and patchouli.
od 7,56 €3 ml
- 3Najbolji za ljeto
Green and watery notes, mint and ginger over coconut, fig and salt; a fresh, sweet coconut scent.
od 7,29 €3 ml
- 4
Bergamot and coconut, musk and orange blossom, then tonka bean, vanilla and vetiver.
od 7,29 €3 ml
- 5Najbolji za zimu
Mandarin orange and clary sage over caramel and tonka bean, with vetiver beneath.
od 7,29 €3 ml
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- 6
Geranium, tonka bean and sandalwood; a woodier take on the Pour Homme idea.
od 8,64 €3 ml
- 7Najbolji za večer
Blood orange, jasmine, honey and gardenia over beeswax, caramel, patchouli and licorice.
od 8,37 €3 ml
- 8
Jasmine, caramel and salt over vanilla; salty, powdery and balsamic.
od 9,18 €3 ml
- 9
Pear and bergamot, floral notes and leather, then amber, musk, vanilla and vetiver.
od 7,83 €3 ml
- 10Najbolji za dan
Apricot, magnolia, jasmine and osmanthus over patchouli, vanilla and vetiver; floral and fruity.
od 8,10 €3 ml
- 11
Salt and tuberose over tonka bean; a salty white floral with a marine touch.
od 10,26 €3 ml
U ovom vodiču
Finding your best Jean Paul Gaultier perfume starts with the family, not the bottle. Pick Le Male for a lavender and vanilla scent for men, Scandal for a honeyed scent for women, or La Belle for a softer pear and vanilla.
Almost every other Gaultier perfume here belongs to one of those families, or to Le Beau, the fresher men's line. Below, we group them by family and say what each version changes, so you can choose one and try it as a 3ml decant first.
Brza usporedba
| # | Parfem | Priznanje | Glavne note | Postojanost | Trag | Godišnje doba | 3 ml | 10 ml | po ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le MaleJean Paul Gaultier | Ukupno najbolji | Kim, Cimet, Cvijet naranče | Dugotrajna | Umjeren | Zima | 7,74 € | 20,79 € | 2,08 € |
| 2 | Le Male Elixir AbsoluJean Paul Gaultier | Najbolji začinski izbor | Artemizija, Davana, Lavanda | Dugotrajna | Jak | Jesen | 7,56 € | 22,86 € | 2,29 € |
| 3 | Le Beau Paradise GardenJean Paul Gaultier | Najbolji za ljeto | Kokos, Smokva, Sol | Dugotrajna | Umjeren | Ljeto | 7,29 € | 22,05 € | 2,21 € |
| 4 | Le Beau NarcisseJean Paul Gaultier | Mošus, Cvijet naranče | Dugotrajna | Jak | Jesen, Zima | 7,29 € | 21,87 € | 2,19 € | |
| 5 | Scandal Pour HommeJean Paul Gaultier | Najbolji za zimu | Karamela, Tonka grah | Dugotrajna | Jak | Zima | 7,29 € | 21,06 € | 2,11 € |
| 6 | Scandal Pour Homme Le ParfumJean Paul Gaultier | Tonka grah | Dugotrajna | Jak | Zima, Jesen | 8,64 € | 24,75 € | 2,48 € | |
| 7 | ScandalJean Paul Gaultier | Najbolji za večer | Gardenija, Med, Jasmin | Dugotrajna | Jak | Zima | 8,37 € | 25,74 € | 2,57 € |
| 8 | Scandal Le ParfumJean Paul Gaultier | Karamela, Sol | Umjerena | Umjeren | Zima, Jesen | 9,18 € | 26,19 € | 2,62 € | |
| 9 | La BelleJean Paul Gaultier | Cvjetne note, Koža | Dugotrajna | Umjeren | Zima, Jesen | 7,83 € | 22,86 € | 2,29 € | |
| 10 | La Belle Flower EditionJean Paul Gaultier | Najbolji za dan | Jasmin, Magnolija, Osmantus | Umjerena | Umjeren | Proljeće | 8,10 € | 23,13 € | 2,31 € |
| 11 | Gaultier Divine ElixirJean Paul Gaultier | Tuberoza | Slaba | Intiman | Jesen, Ljeto | 10,26 € | 31,50 € | 3,15 € |
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How the Jean Paul Gaultier line-up works
Most Jean Paul Gaultier perfumes belong to a family built around one original. Le Male, Le Beau, Scandal and La Belle are the four big ones, and Divine Elixir stands on its own.
In this range, each version moves its original one way. Le Male Elixir is sweeter and denser, Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum and Intense turn woodier and darker, and the two Flower Editions are lighter and brighter.
We stock 15 perfumes from the house, and this guide covers 14 of them. The full range sits on the Jean Paul Gaultier brand page. Here we go family by family.
Le Male, Le Male Elixir and Le Male Elixir Absolu
Le Male launched in 1995, and both later versions keep its lavender. If you wonder which strength to try, our guide to eau de parfum vs eau de toilette covers the question.
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male opens on lavender, mint and cardamom, with bergamot and artemisia keeping it cool and green. Cinnamon, caraway and orange blossom warm the middle. It dries down to vanilla, tonka bean, amber, sandalwood and cedar, which leaves a powdery, sweet finish.
It is listed for men, with work as its occasion. On longevity, community votes lean long lasting. Its sillage votes lean moderate. Winter and fall are the seasons voters pick most often.
Le Male Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Elixir came in 2023 and keeps the lavender and mint at the top. The heart turns to vanilla and benzoin, and the base is honey, tonka bean and tobacco. It reads warmer and denser than the original, with an amber, sweet sort of dry-down.
It is listed for men and for going out. The longevity is long lasting for most voters, and the sillage strong. It is mostly a winter and fall pick, worn at night.
Le Male Elixir Absolu by Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Elixir Absolu arrived in 2025 as a Parfum. It starts with bergamot, cardamom, cinnamon and plum, then moves to artemisia, davana and lavender. Ambrette, benzoin, labdanum, patchouli and tonka bean sit underneath, so the base is resinous and a little earthy.
On longevity most voters say long lasting, and on sillage most say strong. They mostly reach for it in fall and winter, in the evening and at night.
Le Beau: the fresher men's family
Le Beau starts on the fresher side of the men's range. Paradise Garden and Flower Edition are warm-weather scents, while Narcisse takes the family towards the evening.
Le Beau Paradise Garden by Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Beau Paradise Garden launched in 2024. It begins with green and watery notes, mint and ginger. Coconut, fig and salt follow, and tonka bean and sandalwood close it, which makes a green, sweet, aquatic coconut scent.
It is listed for men and for work. Longevity is long lasting for most community voters, and sillage is moderate for most. Summer is the season they pick most often, and day wear the occasion.
Le Beau Flower Edition by Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Beau Flower Edition (2025) is the airiest of the three. Kumquat and lemon open it, violet leaf and geranium carry the middle, and cashmeran, tonka bean and patchouli finish it. The accords are citrus, ozonic and aquatic, with a musky, woody backdrop.
Most voters rate both longevity and sillage moderate. Spring and summer lead the season votes, and day wear the occasion.
Le Beau Narcisse by Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Beau Narcisse is the newest, launched in 2026 as an eau de parfum. Bergamot and coconut open, musk and orange blossom form the heart, and tonka bean, vanilla and vetiver fill the base. Its one listed accord is amber.
Most voters call the longevity long lasting and the sillage strong. Fall and winter lead the seasons, and evening and night the occasions.
Scandal Pour Homme: caramel for him
- Gornje note
- Muškatna kadulja, Mandarina
- Srednje note
- Karamela, Tonka grah
- Bazne note
- Vetiver
- Doba dana
- Noćni izlazak
The men's Scandal line takes a sweet, caramel idea and pushes it towards woody, then towards leather. Pick by how sweet you want the scent to feel.
Scandal Pour Homme by Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Pour Homme (2021) opens on mandarin orange and clary sage. Caramel and tonka bean sit in the heart, with vetiver underneath. The accords are caramel, aromatic, sweet and citrus, with vanilla and amber further down the list.
It is listed for men and for going out. On longevity most voters say long lasting, and on sillage most say strong. They mostly reach for it in winter and fall, after dark.
Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum (2022) is simpler on paper: geranium, then tonka bean, then sandalwood. It feels less sugary and more woody, with aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords, plus vanilla and amber.
Its longevity is long lasting for most community voters, and its sillage is strong. Voters pick winter and fall most often, and night wear.
Scandal Pour Homme Intense by Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Pour Homme Intense (2025) is the darkest of the three. Clary sage opens, vetiver sits in the middle and leather forms the base. The accords are aromatic, leather, soft spicy and animalic, with little sweetness left.
Votes on its longevity lean long lasting. Its sillage is rated moderate by most voters. The favoured seasons are fall and winter, and it suits night and evening.
Scandal for her: honey and caramel
The women's Scandal is built on honey and white flowers. Scandal and Scandal Le Parfum share caramel, but they head in different directions.
Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal launched in 2017. Blood orange and mandarin orange open it. Jasmine, honey, gardenia, orange blossom and peach fill the heart, and beeswax, caramel, patchouli and licorice make up the base. Expect a honeyed, white floral scent with an animalic edge.
It is listed for women and for going out. On longevity the votes lean long lasting, and on sillage they lean strong. Voters mostly choose winter and fall, for night and evening.
Scandal Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Le Parfum (2022) is quieter. Jasmine sits at the top, caramel and salt in the heart, and vanilla at the base. It smells salty, powdery and balsamic, closer to a creamy caramel than a honeyed floral.
Work is its listed occasion, and it is for women. The longevity votes lean moderate. Most voters call its sillage moderate too. Winter and fall are the favoured seasons, with night wear as the occasion.
La Belle and Divine Elixir: vanilla, flowers and tuberose
La Belle is the soft, fruity vanilla family. Divine Elixir sits beside it as a white floral with a salty twist.
La Belle by Jean Paul Gaultier
La Belle (2019) opens on pear and bergamot. Floral notes and leather make up the heart, and amber, musk, vanilla and vetiver close it. Vanilla, fruit and powder lead the accords, with a faint aquatic freshness.
It is listed for women and for work. On longevity, community votes lean long lasting, and sillage votes lean moderate. Winter and fall come first for the season, and night wear for the occasion.
La Belle Flower Edition by Jean Paul Gaultier
La Belle Flower Edition (2025) opens instead on apricot, with magnolia, jasmine and osmanthus in the heart. Patchouli, vanilla and vetiver sit below. It smells floral, fruity and lactonic, and lighter than the original.
Most voters rate both longevity and sillage moderate. Spring and summer lead the season votes, and day wear the occasion.
Gaultier Divine Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier
Gaultier Divine Elixir (2025) is built on tuberose, with salt at the top and tonka bean at the base. The accords are tuberose, salty, white floral, vanilla and marine.
Longevity votes lean weak and sillage votes lean intimate. Fall and summer are the seasons voters pick most often, with night and evening as the occasions.
The families side by side
| Family | Start with | Other versions here | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Male | Le Male | Elixir, Elixir Absolu | Lavender, vanilla, amber |
| Le Beau | Paradise Garden | Flower Edition, Narcisse | Green, coconut, citrus |
| Scandal Pour Homme | Scandal Pour Homme | Le Parfum, Intense | Caramel, woody, leather |
| Scandal | Scandal | Scandal Le Parfum | Honey, white floral, caramel |
| La Belle | La Belle | Flower Edition | Vanilla, fruity, floral |
| Divine | Divine Elixir | Stands alone | Tuberose, salty, marine |
Jean Paul Gaultier perfume for men and for women
If you are choosing a Jean Paul Gaultier perfume for men, the listings put Le Male, Le Beau Narcisse and Scandal Pour Homme among the men's options. Start with Le Male if you want the original, or with Le Beau Narcisse for something newer. For wider ideas, see our men's perfume guide and the men's perfume collection.
For a Jean Paul Gaultier perfume for women, the listings place Scandal, La Belle and Divine Elixir in the women's range. Scandal suits a bolder taste, La Belle a softer one, and Divine Elixir a floral one. The women's perfume collection has more.
For a Christmas gift, pick the family that fits the person, then a version one step away from the original, so the present feels chosen.
How to try one family before you buy
The easiest way to compare is to put a 3ml of the original next to a 3ml of one flanker. A 3ml of Le Male costs 7,74 €, and a 3ml of Le Male Elixir costs vidi stranicu proizvoda. Wear one on each wrist, or one a day, and see which you reach for.
A 3ml gives you around 60 sprays, enough to discover whether a scent works for you. A 10ml decant gives around 200 sprays to wear for weeks, and a 30ml decant around 600 sprays to keep. For the basics, read what a perfume decant is.
Često postavljana pitanja
- What is the best Jean Paul Gaultier perfume?
- There is no single best Jean Paul Gaultier perfume, because the range is built in families. Start with Le Male for lavender and vanilla, Le Beau Paradise Garden for a fresh coconut scent, Scandal for honey and caramel, La Belle for pear and vanilla, or Divine Elixir for tuberose.
- Which Jean Paul Gaultier perfume is best for men?
- The men's choices come from three families: Le Male, Le Beau and Scandal Pour Homme. Le Male is the lavender and vanilla original, Le Beau is fresher with coconut and citrus, and Scandal Pour Homme is sweeter with caramel, then woodier or leathery in its Le Parfum and Intense versions.
- Which Jean Paul Gaultier perfume is best for women?
- The women's choices are Scandal, La Belle and Divine Elixir. Scandal is honeyed and white floral with an animalic edge, La Belle is a soft pear and vanilla, and Divine Elixir is a salty tuberose. Scandal Le Parfum and La Belle Flower Edition are the softer versions.
- What is the difference between Le Male and Le Male Elixir?
- Le Male Elixir keeps the lavender and mint of Le Male but replaces its cinnamon, caraway and orange blossom heart with vanilla and benzoin. It also adds honey and tobacco to the base, so it smells sweeter, warmer and denser than the original.
- Can I try a Jean Paul Gaultier perfume before buying a bottle?
- Yes. A 3ml decant gives you around 60 sprays to discover a scent. A 10ml decant gives around 200 to wear for weeks, and a 30ml decant around 600 to keep. Trying the original and one flanker of the same family side by side is the easiest way to choose.
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