Jean Paul Gaultier
EDT · Men's · 2019
Creamy coconut-woody summer scent, smooth and modern
coconut · woody · creamy · tropical · sweet
Top (first impression): Bergamot
Heart (the character): Coconut Wood
Base (the dry-down): Tonka Bean
Season: summer, spring · Occasion: everyday, date night, night out
Longevity: moderate (5-7h) · Sillage: moderate
Le Beau launched in 2019 as a contemporary counterpart to Le Male, again housed in a muscular torso-shaped bottle. Composed by Quentin Bisch, it takes a deliberately stripped-down approach built around a signature coconut-wood accord, with bergamot up top and tonka bean in the base for a smooth, sun-warmed feel. It was positioned for a younger audience and a fresher, more tactile coconut-creamy signature than the sweet-fougere Le Male. The line later grew its own flankers, including Le Beau Le Parfum and Le Beau Paradise Garden. While not as historically significant as Le Male, it became a solid warm-weather seller for the house.
A minimalist, modern composition centered on a creamy coconut-wood accord with tonka bean that reads warm, smooth and slightly tropical. Easy and likeable in warm weather, though its deliberately pared-down profile feels simpler than the brand's older classics.
Nose: Quentin Bisch
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