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Fleur du Mâle
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Fleur du Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 2007, this composition was created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Its olfactive structure unfolds with a top of petit grain, a heart of neroli, and a base blending chamomile and basil.
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- Positivo 81%
- Negativo 16%
- Neutral 3.0%
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It smells similar to me at a certain point to Alien by Mugler in the women’s version, despite having diametrically different notes.
@boyfrag26…. EXCELLENT COMMENT
This was a gift from Jerry Drake for which I am very grateful. Super linear fragrance with a honeyed and lemony aroma, with a herbal touch. As it settles, it becomes a bit powdery. It projects strongly for the first hour, then settles into a medium projection bubble that lasts more than twelve hours. It’s a nice and relaxing perfume, reminds me of chamomile with honey and a slice of lemon, or Ricola lemon and lemon balm lozenges. Despite being advertised for a male audience, I see it as more feminine unisex. Despite thinking it can work for any non-formal or nighttime occasion in any season, I see it perfect for spending the day in pajamas. Pleasant: 8/10. Interesting: 6/10. Versatile: 8/10. Original: 7/10.
Powdery white flowers, honeyed, sweet, brassy, synthetic, and with a bit of bitterness: that’s the summary of this creation by Francis Kurkdjian, which I tried thanks to Jerry Drake. It’s a curious perfume: being floral, if you like florals, you probably won’t like it. Being sweet, if you like sweet and gourmand perfumes, you surely won’t either. Being a top-level expert who smells perfumes everywhere, being this a challenge, Fleur du Male won’t please you. So, who does like it? To few people, I imagine, since it lasted a sigh in sales, less than five years choosing who would like it, who didn’t care about wearing a powerful, brassy perfume and being noticed all day, who didn’t mind smelling like white flowers, and who didn’t care about others’ opinions. Fleur du Male was that unisex interpretation of Le Male that, even when Francis Kurkdjian created it, would think ‘I don’t know…’, and indeed, it was such a different edition of Le Male, so radically different from everything that was and is, even more than fifteen years later. It starts with a sour and sharp sweetness, followed by a slap of narcissus and other white flowers of those that don’t pass their best moment; if not watered by mid-morning they wilt and emit a typical stench. They might think it evolves, but it’s not like that. It’s complex but with such simplicity in its evolution that it can tire due to its persistence and presence. Without a doubt, a fragrance in the old style, masculine, floral, and sweet that, even without animal notes, reaches that dual sensation of dirty cleanliness, like Kouros and other niceties of its day. The initial sweetness, formed by vanilla 2000, that one that fit every sweet perfume at the beginning of the new century, goes accompanied by a honeyed note along with bitter mandarin and white flowers, giving that strangely tasty sensation that causes rejection at the same time it invites you to keep smelling to decipher it. Then the bitterness calms down without disappearing, becoming linear, highlighting the cushion of flowers over a vanilla and honey background, becoming slightly powdery without being fully so. This last aroma is what’s perceived close to the skin, not after many hours, but even after a whole day; on clothes it’s impregnated until washing, and its performance is from another era, both in projection and longevity. It’s a supremely difficult perfume that admits no middle ground: it can please more or less, but if it doesn’t please, it generates unconditional rejection. Furthermore, although by its notes it seems versatile, its brutal performance and curious aroma restrict its uses. While it defends itself in all seasons, I think it works best in the intermediate ones, always controlling the trigger. It’s a magnificent work by Jean Paul Gaultier, one of those where you understand the reason for its withdrawal, but which constitutes a tremendously original and ahead-of-its-time perfume.
Good perfumes have to be smelled on skin, not in the bottle; this only tells us how a scented glass smells. Le Fleur du Male is one of those, ones where you have to interact with the skin, the air, the temperature, and our mood. It’s an orange that’s not fresh, not juicy, quite dry; an orange from whose flowering branches doesn’t arise bergamot but chamomile flowers and dried mint leaves, a citrus that doesn’t want to be like the others, from whose fruits if squeezed would come dust, a dust to scent clothes and sheets. That’s why, when that dryness mixes with oxygen and skin, it comes to life and gifts us an aroma more asexual than unisex, that excites romance more than physical passions. Few perfumes play in this league, only ‘Memorie d’une odeur’ by Gucci happens to me. It might please if you like the talcy and white, or awaken your rejection if you hate those nuances, but it will never be indifferent to you. Is it worth the price? No. But it’s very exclusive. It serves for any season because, despite its whiteness and fineness, it’s penetrating. It lasts and projects well, better not to overdo the sprays.
I still don’t have this fragrance in my collection, not even in miniatures. I liked it once when I smelled it on a tester, but the reviews here aren’t very recommendable. I agree it has the DNA of Alien by Mugler, will it be because of that? I love the neroli note, especially when the coumarin is well-dosed; I see the honey note as very interesting. Anyway, I’m curious to have it, I think it’s too late. Why do they say it’s discontinued?
A great perfume, one of the few cases where JPG and BPI created something with soul and finesse. It’s an exquisite talc for refined palates that, from time to time, reminds me of Gaultier 2. What a shame they discontinued it. Without a doubt, the past times were better. Thanks to my friend Jerry Darke for letting me try this gem.
I’d buy it until I die, and I want to smell like FLEUR DU MALE at my funeral. I found it in 2014 at Ross in McAllen, Texas, among other scents. I already knew the JPG Le Male, and seeing the bottle (the white can) rang a bell in my mind. It was a bit pricey, around $37 plus tax, which was about 600 Mexican pesos at the time. Upon opening and spraying it, I smelled flowers, recognized the mandarin, and chamomile, plus a touch of talc; it felt like a work of art. I felt elegant, moved. I kept it and used it for a year until I finished it in Playa del Carmen; no one ever asked what I smelled like or gave me compliments, that perfume was me. It generated beautiful memories, I tried to find it but it’s discontinued. They say the closest is Custo Barcelona Man, also out of catalog, though in Brazil several perfumeries replicate it successfully. They also mention Parlour Perfumes with ‘French Flower’. Why do they do this to perfumers? They should have pity and gift the formula of those that are no longer sold so the master noses can recreate them forever. I know many forums crying over the loss of Fleur du Male; I understand it’s numbers, but why do they disappear into history while still selling basic stuff? I don’t need another perfume in my life, I found it… but late. Now I’m looking for something that catches me the same way.
For me, it smells too strong, it felt very heavy, and in the car it suffocated me. I don’t know if it’s because I didn’t like it, but even if I sprayed a little, I noticed it all night. I have it and I’m not saying it smells bad, but it’s not my style. Also, I don’t know how to categorize it, I don’t see if it’s for men or women, it doesn’t convince me at all. According to here, it’s no longer for sale, better that way. I prefer the original Le Male, it’s a cucumber of a perfume, although its price is very expensive for what it lasts. Conclusion: if you want, I’ll sell you the bottle of Fleur du Male I have, almost new, but almost empty hehe. Since it’s discontinued, its value goes up like crazy :p
Does anyone with a good nose know if there’s any real clone or similar perfume currently on the market?
THE BEST OF THE BEST: I had the opportunity to smell it on a university classmate in 2009 and finally got a bottle in 2010. Since that day, an idyll that lasts until today; I consumed 6 bottles and then, when it went out of production, I searched for something similar, but none matches the delicacy, versatility, freshness, and projection of this champion. When I was about to give up, I found a reseller of dupe fragrances and got 3 bottles for the future. Although the scent is 85-90% similar, I still receive compliments as before. Fleur du Male leaves no one indifferent; its presence is noticeable anywhere, and it’s the one that has given me the most compliments… How can you not love this extinct jewel? It’s not for everyone, but whoever knows how to wear it carries an elixir with them.
Juanpepinot, I don’t know any clone, but there is a perfume with the same romantic vibe and the common chamomile note: Memorie d’un’odeur by Gucci. I just remembered there is indeed a clone, by Perfume Parlour in the UK. They make clones and ship them.
My favorite fragrance, a pity they discontinued it. I searched a lot until I found it at a neighborhood perfumerie; they charged me a fortune, but the fragrance is worth it. Perfume Parlour has a very well-executed inspiration; nothing to do with comments saying there are very similar clones. I bought Joop Homme and Femme, and they have nothing to do with it. Nikos Sculpture gives a slight vibe, but no. After testing the original hand-to-hand with Perfume Parlour’s version, it’s very hard to find a difference.
It’s the only fragrance that made me vomit, I swear. I knew it at its 2000 launch and have a vague memory of something very floral and quite feminine. They sprayed it on my arm. I went home smelling it occasionally. I got home and straight to the bathroom 🤮. The worst part is I don’t remember if I liked it or not, haha.
Fragrances that transmit sensations, pleasant or not, but they transmit. Fleur du Male takes me back to another era where ladies in big dresses strolled through floral gardens. Today, it leaves us those reminiscences on a moonlit night where silhouettes blur and mystery arises. An ambiguous perfume playing between masculine and feminine, ethereal and earthly. Magical, but not for everyone, only for those who aren’t afraid of the unknown.
To understand this exclusive and peculiar perfume, you must follow some rules: apply few sprays. If it’s more than 5 or you smell it directly from the bottle, the density causes rejection or saturation. Nobody eats protein powder straight; you have to dilute it in liquid. Fleur du Male must be diluted on the skin, in the air, and over time. It’s for intimacy, not to attract attention, a nineteenth-century scent where you took your time for coffee or grooming. To squeeze its beauty, follow a ritual: 5 sprays, wait 30 minutes, and go on your date. That initial density fades with the wind and time until the projection is minimal (2 hours), and that’s when the magic appears: when dry, it smells as if you just showered with chamomile soap, clean, exquisite, soft, and beautiful. Nothing remains of the initial dry and excessive scent. It leaves an indelible olfactory footprint in memory. In intimacy.
Epic. It broke conventions by being a totally masculine floral. The first time I smelled it, I thought: ‘I have to have this.’ It lasted all day on my skin, and in heat or after exercise, I could still smell it in the sweat, indicating extremely high quality. It was my first JPG; much later I got Le Male and I don’t understand why this is a flanker; it deserved its own line. To this day, I can’t explain why they discontinued it; it deserves to return so those who haven’t known it can enjoy it. Wonderful.
A lost jewel of perfumery. Misunderstood and delicious, it was my signature while it was on the market. What a pity Gaultier keeps releasing the same old stuff and doesn’t return to launch alternatives like this.
This fragrance provoked pure hate or love, nothing in between. I remember my first purchase at a department store at a ridiculous price; being so floral, few dared to try it. I mustered the courage and bought a bottle. Invasive aroma: the petitgrain flowers and especially the neroli occupy all the space. I didn’t perceive basil or chamomile, just a powerful but pleasant white floral. The only flaw for the era was that it seemed unisex and overly feminine; perhaps some woods or citrus like bergamot would have balanced that floral charge. It’s for very confident men, with an overwhelming trail. You don’t need more than 4 sprays, and the trail is tremendous. The ingredient quality is the best Gaultier has ever launched. I used three bottles because of the sillage and because it was always on sale due to low demand. I think it was way ahead of its time when woods and spices dominated the masculine side and ‘macho’ scents didn’t imply flowers. If it were relaunched today, it would have massive acceptance.
@odorant If I must say, there certainly aren’t perfumes for homosexuals or heterosexuals, just as there aren’t perfumes for Black or White people, Catholics or atheists, tall people, South Americans, the elderly, Nazis, teenagers, or people who love reggaeton. The truth is, I believe that from an individual subjectivity, everyone (or almost everyone) categorizes things in some way. As I mentioned in my review, if you look closely, you’ll see I emphasize that it’s a very personal opinion based on my subjectivity, so this categorization is made while distancing myself from any generalization. Furthermore, as you may have noticed, I state that the value judgment I make on that subjective declaration shouldn’t be taken seriously, as it’s the fruit of my own imagination, possibly influenced by my education, generation, origins, examples, culture, prejudices, and so much more. For example, personally and subjectively, I consider a miniskirt to be feminine, but objectively, I think whoever wears it, man or woman, is perfectly valid if it makes them feel good. The same goes for Ralf König’s comics, which are sometimes classified as ‘gay-themed comics,’ though I see them simply as human-themed because they deal with human topics (I recommend them for their humor and interesting themes). Given that this site and fragrance culture in general play games classifying products as masculine or feminine, I believe it’s possible to express an opinion as long as it’s done with respect. The topic of indole is enough to write an entire article. Very interesting and revealing. The use of organic and synthetic compounds to perceive that note is a whole world, and since we are each a world unto ourselves, perceptions are multiple, as are tolerances. That’s why I like comparing my impressions with other reviewers and sometimes get frustrated by ‘I like it’ or ‘It’s horrible’ reviews without explanation, because I’d like to know why. Anyway, just things one person thinks. Greetings.
This Fleur du Male is peculiar. It’s hard to find, but you can still locate it online. It doesn’t really get me going, though I acknowledge Kurkdjian doesn’t do cheap stuff. At first, it’s very intense with white floral notes, neroli, and a touch of green orange (petitgrain). The chamomile doesn’t smell fresh; instead, it’s dusty and slightly honeyed due to the sweetness. The base is musk. It’s linear but not monotonous, clean without being sterile, and quite potent. The indole is key: it defines the white flowers with a sweet, narcotic effect, like summer. But many people are sensitive to indole and hate it; it gives them nausea or headaches, so it depends on the dilution, and there will always be intolerant individuals. This perfume has something like that. Regarding whether it’s for men or women, I’m not sure. I don’t see anything masculine, feminine, or androgynous like Calvin Klein’s One; I see it more with a gay person. That’s my subjective opinion. Objectively, classifying by sex is nonsense; perfumes are complements for people, not the other way around. The user shapes the character. If you like it, great; the rest is secondary. It’s not for me, but I understand others like it. Worth trying.
@Mr. Baskerville, I haven’t had the chance to smell Fleur du Male, but what you say about indole seems extremely interesting to me. For example, I can’t wear Le Male, the classic. It literally makes my stomach turn, gives me a headache, and I need to get it off me. The same happens with Amouage Reflection Man and Prada L’Homme. I didn’t know what was causing it, but you’ve given me a clue. By the way, I also didn’t know there were perfumes for homosexuals and for heterosexuals. What a surprise! Perfumeries should suggest adding sections by sexual orientation in addition to the men’s and women’s sections (Irony. I know you say that categorization is foolish, but it’s funny that a perfume can be qualified as ‘for homosexuals’.
This is probably the flanker that has the least in common with Le Male. I guess for convenience, they used the same bottle; it could easily be a standalone perfume outside the collection. It was my fourth JPG scent, and the first time I smelled it, I thought it was incredibly original, something truly uncommon, very floral with a delightful opening. Fleur du Male has the power to transport us to the tranquility of a garden. The chamomile and neroli are so delicate and pleasant that I can’t describe them any other way. It’s a scent that won’t leave you indifferent; you might even think it’s for an older person, but it’s far more complex given its simple composition. Unfortunately, it’s discontinued and is now a collector’s item, but if you get the chance, don’t hesitate to try it. Another gem from Gaultier and another flawless creation by master Francis Kurkdjian.
Oh, what a beautiful perfume, one of the best I’ve ever used in my entire life. I’m a woman, and I’ll never forget that first whiff in 2009. I bought it for a man, which was what I was looking for, but the next day I went back to buy another bottle for myself. I wore it every day for a long time. Since it was discontinued, I’ve been searching for a relaunch. I’ve bought many similar scents, but none compare to this one. I haven’t worn them because, in the end, I didn’t like them. I’ll never understand why they discontinued it. At least with this big perfume, I felt unique and truly myself.
I’m still wearing a heartbreak over the absence of this perfume; if I were a person, I’d say it was (and is) the love of my life. I’ve tried countless brands and scents, but none come close to what I experienced with this line. It was so good that the clothes I washed on weekends still smelled like it at the start of the week. Just a heads-up: it’s not for everyone. If you’re looking to smell like a macho man, don’t buy it; if you want something fresh, this isn’t it either. To define it: it’s for a short-haired executive on a casual day, wearing a blazer, an unbuttoned shirt, and sunglasses while waiting for coffee before a big business meeting with a client—a woman who, upon arrival, will say, ‘I love how you smell, let’s talk.’ Estela 10, Longevity 10, Quality 10. I don’t know what went wrong with JPG to release it, or if Kurkdjian made a pact with the devil to ensure it never exists in anyone else’s hands. I had to order replicas, but they don’t hit 100%, so we have to move forward 🙁
Fleur du Mâle is unique; it challenges what a men’s perfume should be. JPG created another masterpiece, unfortunately discontinued, that seems to have encapsulated the scent of spring in a bottle and sold it at a fair price. In my opinion, it’s similar to Moschino Toy Boy: you either love it or think it smells like an old lady’s perfume. But it’s worth highlighting how interesting it is for a man, since it doesn’t smell like ‘alpha male,’ but rather fresh and young; a woman could wear it perfectly and it would be amazing, though it is more of a masculine unisex than a complete unisex. PLEASE LET FLEUR DU MÂLE COME BACK.
Definitely, as many say, I don’t understand how this work of art was discontinued. It’s a great perfume in every sense of the word: fresh, elegant, addictive, quality in the notes, and superlative performance for an EDT. Luckily, I managed to get a partial at a good price because the prices are exorbitant if you can even find it. Kudos to master Kurkdjian for leaving us this masterpiece.
Fleur du Male, the White Unicorn of J.P.G. This flanker is the most special, bold, and challenging. Of course, it’s not for every nose or every occasion; it’s the hardest of all the Le Males, but also the most beautiful from the scent to the bottle. Its resemblance to the original is minimal, sharing only that woody vanilla base, but green and white floral notes dominate, making it difficult. Is it feminine? I’d say yes, but it fits me perfectly. Very long-lasting, over 10 hours. Projection lasts 3 hours, beyond arm’s length. I’ve received compliments for daring to wear it so little; I save it for special occasions because I only have a 10ml decant and my 75ml bottle is precious and I don’t want it to run out. It truly lived up to the nickname ‘White Unicorn’. I’ve seen it twice before owning it: the first time, just starting out with perfumes, I confused it with the original and kept going. The second time, in a gift set with an 85-peso shower gel at a small shopping center, I had no money and it slipped away. The third time, I swore I wouldn’t fail again, contacted someone who had it sealed, and with a lot of patience, I finally got my Fleur du Male. What a pity this gem was discontinued; I partly understood why because, as I said, it’s not for everyone, it’s a beautiful and complex scent that teases being niche. What a pity they didn’t get it right in their time; this one was truly ahead of its time.
A masterpiece by JPG, too bad they discontinued it. It’s shocking how they managed to create something so exotic with so few notes. It’s sweet and vegetal, super chameleon-like: it smells masculine and exquisite to my husband, but like face cream to me, super feminine. Sometimes it reminds me of Picasso’s Minotaur, not because of the notes, but because of that duality. Beautiful and worth buying blind.
This is ‘THE PERFUME’. I picked it up again in Mexico, 125ml for 4800 pesos. There’s nothing else to say.
A Joop Homme without the cherry exactly as it is
The now discontinued, Fleur du Mâle, created by the visionary Jean Paul Gaultier in 2007, is more than a fragrance; it’s an olfactory poem that unfolds in every note, like petals opening to the sun of imagination. Unexpected Freshness: The bottle, with clean and minimalist lines, holds a secret: a pale green liquid that distills freshness and vitality. Upon opening it, the scent of petitgrain is released, like the whisper of green leaves in a morning breeze. It’s an unexpected beginning, like the first encounter with a stranger in an enchanted garden. The Floral Heart: The notes unfold like petals opening slowly. Neroli and orange blossom intertwine, creating a sweetness that evokes fields of flowering citrus. It’s here where the fragrance reveals its soul: a soft, powdery chamomile, like the touch of a caress on the skin. It’s the heart of a man who isn’t afraid to show his vulnerability. The Sensual Base: Coumarin, with its musky sweetness, unfolds like a bed of moss underfoot. Basil, fresh and herbal, adds an intriguing nuance. It’s as if the man wearing Fleur du Mâle is walking on the damp earth of a secret garden, where passions bloom in the penumbra. Lasting Elegance: The longevity of Fleur du Mâle is like a silent vow. Although it doesn’t last eternally, it leaves its mark on the skin and in memory. It’s the fragrance of those who seek beauty in the unexpected, freshness in the warm, and sensuality in the subtle.
I have it and it’s locked away under lock and key, 1 batch from 2007, a true madness of a perfume, that’s all I have to say.
Jean Paul Gaultier – Fleur du Mâle. It was a revolutionary fragrance that captured the essence of modern masculinity with an unexpected floral twist. It stood out for its fresh, vibrant, and distinctive opening, challenging conventions with a bold interpretation. Although unfortunately it’s no longer available, its legacy endures among those who acquired it, appreciating its singularity and sophistication. Personal opinion: It’s a fragrance that really made a difference. It combines an herbal freshness with a floral touch that surprises, making it always stand out. I can’t understand how something so impressive could be discontinued. I have it in my collection with a third still available and I use it only on special and informal occasions. It can still be found for a very high price due to its discontinuation. Scent: 9/10 – Fresh, citrusy, herbal, and floral. Longevity: 7/10 – Moderate, perfect for a full day. Projection: 8/10 – Moderate, reaches considerable distance without being overwhelming. Conclusion: It was an olfactory jewel so incredible that many still don’t understand how they managed to pull this amazing fragrance off the market. Discontinued.
March 2009. An indeterminate place between Spain and Italy: that day my girlfriend and I were flying to Trento. My cousin Carlos, who was enjoying an Erasmus scholarship in Italy, was waiting for us to show us the charms of the city. I remember I was in silence, gripped by the uncertainty of someone flying for the first time. And suddenly it happened. A flight attendant approached suggesting if we wanted to eat or drink, sheltered behind a huge food cart that barely fit through the narrow aisle. Just at the moment my girlfriend and I declined their offer, both of us were hit by an angelic scent that left us paralyzed. Disconcerted, and after passing each other by barely a meter, instinctively we looked at each other and, both she and I, asked ourselves the same question in unison: ‘Did you smell that too?’. During the something less than two hours of the flight I was tempted several times to ask her what fragrance she was wearing. Because there was no doubt: it was him who smelled like that. And if there was any left, he himself dispelled them every time he passed by our spot. But unfortunately shame won the battle and I wasn’t able to ask. A month later that wonderful aroma was still obsessively stuck in my head and I kept trying to figure out how to find it. And suddenly it happened again; the same sky through which I had flown a little before, this time it fell upon me like a thousand-kilogram slab. That night at my in-laws’ restaurant I felt it again. It was the same perfume. And this time there was no excuse not to ask: one of the waiters was wearing it, whom I also knew very well, almost like family. But surprisingly he didn’t want to tell me which it was and I had to insist all night for him to reveal his secret. ‘Because if I tell you you’re going to buy it and I won’t be the only one wearing it anymore,’ he said with a serious expression. I had to promise him that if I acquired it I wouldn’t wear it until he finished his bottle. Obviously I didn’t keep the promise and he wasn’t angry either. It was impossible to put fences around the field. Since that day it became one of my favorite fragrances and accompanied me on all my night outings (which were many) for more than a decade. Today it still occupies a privileged place in my top 5 of perfumes for a lifetime. When that same waiter communicated to me years later the sad news that Fleur du Male had died, I ran desperately to the perfumeries in my city and got several units. And so, only so, was I able to resurrect it for eternity. Hers and mine.
I’m grateful decants exist. This perfume has been popularized by many and, after hearing so much about how mythical it is, I found myself in the need to want to get it blind for an exorbitant price. Fortunately I was able to try it before and didn’t rush to buy it. Clarification: everything they say is true, it’s very floral, easily a woman can wear it as a man, although I see it personally more on her (and it’s not bad nor does it indicate I wouldn’t use it); also I’m sure it was misunderstood in its time. Smelling it gives me a strange peace that reminds me of childhood; without a doubt it’s a great perfume. However, despite everything, I can’t help but think it reminds me of another perfume I’ve smelled, a women’s one, also from back then. With that I free myself from a great doubt I had about whether it was unique. I don’t want to say it’s not original, of course it is, but it shares similarities with several others. The scent is very good and memorable, but for my nose it’s not the best in the world, which solves another doubt about its popularity. Without a doubt it’s for collectors, it’s very rich and I’m sure if I had given it to try to a relative who is no longer with us, they would love it immediately. But for the rest of us who aren’t collectors, it doesn’t seem worth all that they ask for it; I insist, it’s rich, but it’s not the last great creation at least for me, and I’m glad to know that because I’ve saved a lot with the decant. I recommend two things: don’t let yourself be carried away by the overselling of this type of product because every nose is a world, and if possible, get decants of those sought-after and researched bottles. I could save you a lot.
I’ll speak without beating around the bush: I have the perfume and I feel that the internet exaggerates saying it’s like a niche. I don’t deny it’s a holy grail sought after by collectors, but honestly I feel it’s more because of the ‘discontinued’ meme than anything else. Regarding the smell, it’s nothing out of this world; it’s floral but super heavy, almost reaching feminine if it weren’t so dense. I personally don’t like it, BUT, I tried it with several women and the vast majority rated it top tier in my JPG collection (which I clarify I have all of). However, other girls placed it as a ‘lady’ fragrance, those grandma perfumes that smell super floral (peculiarly I noticed very few rated it as masculine). The reason for its discontinuation is notable; if it were launched today with the success of unisex it would do well, since the female audience in my circle reacts quite well (my girlfriend loves it). I want to finish by clarifying that if you’re desperate to smell it, I recommend you go to your grandmother’s house or that of some acquaintance over 70, search among their perfumes and surely she’ll have one of those old florals; literally, it resembles that.
This perfume blows my mind; for me it leans a bit towards the feminine, but if I’m to be honest, approaching a man who smells like Fleur du mal would make me fall in love instantly. I like all the phases: from its opening, slightly bitter due to the petit grain (lasts barely a few minutes) to the intoxicating floral heart where neroli mixes with chamomile. It’s a perfume that moves me; every time I wear it someone asks me why it’s simply addictive.
(…poets aside)… When the world of commercial perfumery wasn’t dominated by greed, corruption, and deception, reformulations, and the fever for Arabic perfumery; then things like these were made: Fleur Du Male. This is, for now, the only scent that without having it on my shelf, when I close my eyes, I can smell it as if I were spraying it on my hand.
What an exquisite perfume! I totally agree that today it could be a men’s (and unisex, why not?) fragrance. In its time, it wasn’t understood and didn’t get the expected success because men were using a different style of scents, but LANZEN DE NUEVO HAS THIS FRAGRANCE. The opening is a bit green, but the drydown is very clean; it’s a beautiful scent I haven’t seen in others (I couldn’t try the similar ones listed here). It lasts and projects SUPER well for a designer, I think it’s above average. In Argentina I tried Kevingston 32 which at first doesn’t resemble it at all, but later in the drydown K32 gets pretty close. I’ll surely edit this review again and share more as I continue to see.