Here they are, the limited editions of Classique and Le Mâle for Summer 2011. Jean Paul Gaultier’s inspiration this year: Maori tattoos.
Jean Paul Gautier Classique Summer Eau de Toilette Natural Spray is in 100 ml; the notes include rose, orange blossom, jasmine, ylang ylang, vanilla and musk.
Jean Paul Gautier Le Mâle Summer Stimulating Eau de Toilette Natural Spray is in 125 ml, and features notes of lavender, mint, cardamom, orange blossom, vanilla, musk and sandalwood.
Both fragrances are available now for pre-order at Escentual in the UK. (via escentual)
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Does anyone know if the formulations change each year?
They do, but only a side-by-side comparison would make the differences noticeable.
Macys always carries these, and I smell them every year, occasionally purchase if I like the particular bottle. YMMV
Thanks, Bear. I’m a total bottle-slut, so I’ve even been looking for empties on *bay.
this would be such a cool collection!
Thanks Bear…that’s what I’ve heard but I don’t try them every year.
I think I might finally have to cave.
I wish they’d do a summer version of Fleur du Male…I would buy that one!
Seconded!
Robin, there’s a cologne called Fleur Du Male La Cologne. Have you ever tasted it? I’m so curious about that…
I never did go try it, actually I forgot about it! But I still wish they’d do a fun limited edition bottle. IIRC, that one was the same bottle (?)
Robin, the bottle of the Cologne version is white, a little dull gray but semi-transparent. The can has a bright-silver piece of metal with an inscription (the tradicional one is totally white). It’s so hard to find it…
Thanks!
Oh, I have to say thanks here. It’s a pleasure to read and to learn about a passion with a learned person as you! I felt flattered by contribuiting to add something. Again, thanks and good luck on searching for the Cologne. If you find, describe it for us. Fleur du Male is a gem and La Cologne seems to go along the same way.
The notes for both sound wonderful. Buying the bottle might be a bit embarassing for some of us…I mean, how do you hold it…? Not that it’s not creative and interesting and aesthetically pleasing and all but….Am I starting to sound old or what?
Hold it by the shoulders, dear.
A waist small enough to circle ones hand around – its perfect!
Gotta admit I have held these many times and not even thought about it.
Gotta say I’m distracted by the red, uh, nipples. (pasties?)
will have to totter off and try…but wait…that might be embaressing:-)
I really like that Classique bottle. So cute!
There are lots of tempting summer bottles this year!
I collect the bottles and use them as hair scent. Will be getting this one too, but it’s not my fav.
I really like the sound of the notes for classique so will have to have a sniff of this one. I love the bottle too! When are they actually released? Not a bad price at £39 for 100ml.
JPG = my mom’s fave scent. So I wouldn’t be wearing it, even the reforms and LE’s.
Neat-o bottles, tho.
Classique is one of my favs so I will be trying this one and
bottles are awful cute
no announcement yet for the 2012 version?
I have not seen one yet…but should be soon!