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Gaultier 2
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Gaultier 2 by Jean Paul Gaultier is an oriental vanilla fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2005, the nose behind this composition is Francis Kurkdjian.
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Please, let this perfume return…!!!!
Excellence in a refined and minimalist bottle. It is the elegant and bestial sensuality of Le Male and Haute Couture mixed; I read in a magazine that it was this mix when they launched it. It has darkness and depth of mystery, nothing easy to wear as it oscillates between feminine and masculine, settling more on the side the pH decides. It is transgressive, aggressive, rebellious, strictly addictive, and very enveloping. I have two bottles, in one there is barely an ounce left and the other is full. I don’t know why they discontinued it; it seems another mistake like with other olfactory beauties. There was or is a perfume by L’bel called IDOLATRE; I don’t know if it’s still on sale. That was my greatest comfort after Gaultier 2: they are identical, just a different bottle and cheaper, it lasts the same, projects the same, and the dry-down is fabulous.
How sensual this Gaultier was. I remember it as powdery, dirty, and talc-like, with a shy, dry sweetness, very subtle. It wasn’t imposing, but sober upon application yet very carnal. It didn’t announce your arrival; it stuck to the skin with an intimate trail but with presence and personality. I agree with LaDameDeNoir: it smells of sweaty sheets, pleasant, sweet but nothing artificial, very sexual without the eighties paraphernalia, just skin. I remember it as sour in its sweetness, animal but modern. Does anyone else notice that air of old, expensive lipstick, similar to the Dior for Men from 2005? I’ve felt a urge to try it again. I always thought Gaultier had bad luck with his perfumes beyond Classique and Le Male. This Gaultier 2, Fragile which was a delicious floral, or Kokoriko which never suited me but I see is being reclaimed over the years, just like Fleur de Male.
I can’t believe it! I’m from Buenos Aires and managed to get a large bottle of this jewel. It’s a strange perfume, as they say here, with a slight ‘olive’ nuance between the vanilla and amber that I don’t know where it comes from, since olive isn’t listed in the notes. It lasts a long time and projects well. Don’t abuse with sprays because it can become overwhelming or give you a headache. It’s not for summer or heat; better in the cold and at night. It’s not very sweet, but fresh and amber. It steps out of the ordinary, it’s original, and it’s made to dominate. The bottle is simple, rectangular, and has a magnet on one side, very comfortable for application. Happy with my purchase!
It is a jewel in person. Although I am not hooked by the blend due to hating vanilla in perfumes, it has an imposing and unique air. My husband goes crazy for it; it’s rare for people to wear it. It smells of a refined man, of good taste, confident, and intelligent. If you like the touch of classic vanilla, give it a try; it’s a top option. Brutal longevity.
I love Gaultier 2; it is so sensual, elegant, sophisticated, and powdery; I truly love it, for me one of the best unisex creations. In Gaultier 2 you will only smell amber, an untainted sweet vanilla, and the musk, but with a very powdery touch, like talc. This perfume possesses that warmth that gradually wraps you in its charm, and although it seems soft, do not be deceived, as it fills the air brushing your skin with its fragrance. This fragrance behaves like a caress touching the skin, but it is also a blow that pleasantly impacts the senses. Gaultier 2 is a true jewel.
Black, carnal, and burning. They say the idea was to return to the beginnings of perfumery, without gender distinction, and the packaging shouts it: with the back faces blurred, both bottles are made to be joined. I think the idea sprang from a perfume made to be shared, in two bottles, in one, or daring to try it on another’s skin. Gaultier 2: you are an immoral seducer who calms my dark thirst with sins, like a missionary turned upside down who only asks to breathe your diabolical amaretto breath, overflowing with almonds, vanilla, and cherries. Now I want you to kiss me; I desire your musk in my saliva. I want you to intoxicate me with your anise and your orchid. I want your future orange flowers and your ylang-ylang to slip into my taste buds. I am a body that communes with the air you breathe, a dense atmosphere of smoke and leather that would prevent a butterfly’s flight, which, if trapped, would remain in an amber jewel after the trail of sins you forgot after your flight. Now I want you to return and make your perverse vices a doctrine of life. I want your scent in the wrinkles of my sheets and even in the cracks of my wound.
What a beautiful fragrance, tried thanks to Roxyfoxx. It has only three well-structured notes, but it’s not as simple as it seems, with multiple facets. The opening is a burnt caramel synthetic, Irish whiskey liqueur, and cream, like Baileys. A warm, sweet amber predominates, without being cloying, with cinnamon and honey. The result is a rich, dense, syrupy amber, like a peach syrup. The musk adds a talc-like, soapy touch, sometimes dirty and organic, like the sweat of clean, flushed skin. Vanilla unites the trio with savoury pods and creams, giving it a gourmand air. I also note a subtle tonka bean note that adds freshness and prevents it from being too fiery. Although not mentioned, I sense subtle notes of orange blossom and orange peel. The trail is potent and lasts about 8 hours on my skin. Ideal for autumn and winter nights, unisex, sweet, warm, and sensual. Very addictive with a retro touch. It has calming qualities; it’s even been used as massage oil. I agree with my colleagues on that image of rumpled, sweaty, honeyed sheets, with intertwined bodies exhausted after a lovers’ battle. I can’t write poetry, but I recall a lyric by Lluís Llach: ‘Love is the free and sincere pleasure of a trembling game, a poem of skins where sex is the accent’. I perceive it thus, like a poem of trembling skins. Very unfortunately discontinued, it goes on my list of impossible wishes.
Elegy to Gautier 2. They’ve killed it! It’s now just a memory since Puig bought the brand and decided to stop manufacturing it. It was a great unisex perfume with three simple notes: sweet, perhaps a bit cloying, but addictive for many. It’s gone. To guard your body, now empty, in memory of great moments shared. I let you go with sadness. I am rational and know that in this world of fragrances, resurrection is difficult, but my romanticism clings to the hope that maybe… one day… you return. After this, what can I say? I loved this perfume; today, upon encountering the bottle, I uncorked it to smell it. A truly good memory.
Grace and sensuality unite in this Kurkdjian jewel, which I consider one of his finest works. It features three notes, yet smells of so much more, with soft florals lending a feminine sweetness and an overwhelming, sometimes roaring masculine strength. I’d say it carries Iso-E-Super, as it appears and disappears in a curious way. It’s brutal in the evening and stands out above all others. It is that high-standing, limitless French elegance. I believe it will be remembered by those who wore it; a pity the new generation won’t get to experience it. But it’s Puig’s doing. As a negative example, it’s perfect.
Speaking of amber, I tried three amber perfumes at once. GAULTIER 2 arrived by the grace of Spartacus and finally I heard this mythic aroma. Oh, those discontinuations, so much suffering! The other two were ÁMBAR by JESÚS DEL POZO and AMBRE GRIS by ALYSSA ASHLEY. I must say that AMBRE GRIS by ALYSSA ASHLEY is the king of sweet ambers, with hypnotic sweetness and a powerful trail, although the musk in Alyssa Ashley’s other perfumes overwhelms me. AMBRE GRIS enchants me. ÁMBAR by JESÚS DEL POZO is more floral, a woman who breaks and tears, a classic floral without falling into the faecal, although it has many fans. It’s the one that least resonates with me, although it’s good. GAULTIER 2 has a soapy aura and a delicate dressing table vibe. I didn’t perceive intertwined lustful bodies, but rather an atmosphere of a temple in Bali with dancers anointed with amber and vanilla offering sweet tropical flowers like frangipani and campaka. If we’re talking about lust, I find ÁMBAR by JESÚS DEL POZO more sensual than GAULTIER 2. GAULTIER 2 has bitter almond notes that give it discretion and elegance, and soft floral notes that remind of lily of the valley. The musk doesn’t stand out (although it’s perceptible). GAULTIER 2 intensifies its amber essence over time; it starts soft and gains strength and sweetness, becoming more like AMBRE GRIS, and appearing aniseed and minty memories of FLEUR DU MALE. I confess that after two hours smelling these three, my senses are stuffed with olfactory amber ecstasy. If heaven smells, it must be something like this.
One of my first perfumes, what I miss so much. Luckily I missed it. The perfume shop has a quite good equivalence, although excessively soft, and I can still remember it to this day.
I don’t know if I was influenced by other reviews, but Gaultier 2 reminds me of the smell of used clothes that mixes clean aromas, sweat, perfume and skin. It’s an indefinable scent that, if it’s from the right person, is the most exciting and sensual thing you can put on your face. It has sweetness and a certain acidity. Sometimes it reminds me of some Guerlaines, for the vanilla. It evokes something sickly but very attractive, like Dorian Gray. I love the unisex concept, although it’s very Jean Paul Gaultier and I’m not enthusiastic about the magnetic bottles.
Of this jewel I only remember one thing: blazing. It was pure slow fire, caramelised. What a pity not to see it anywhere, I suppose it’s discontinued. I was gifted a small bottle and I loved it; I was young and it clashed terribly with my sporty styling of the time, but it made me feel good. There’s a tiny vial left in my mother’s house that I sometimes smell, now extremely weathered and unrecognisable like a discovered Dorian Gray. The little bottle was pretty, with that magnet on the back. Gaultier 2 had heat, it was an embrace and elegance. I don’t remember anything else.
In a world where niche scents smell like the same old thing, it’s surprising to find old creations that still grab attention. I finally managed to get a decant of this wonder. I was sceptical about the notes (amber, vanilla and musk), but I was surprised by the quality and how the amber wraps around your wrist. As others say, the keyword is *comforting*. I don’t justify the outrageous prices of discontinued scents (phI, envy, m7, jpg fleur, b*mant etc), but at 100-150 euros for 100ml it doesn’t seem excessive compared to niche. What a tragedy that they have discontinued it.
I still don’t understand why they discontinued this perfume. It was unique, elegant and sexy. It had it all: scent, longevity and projection. An incredible quality, a hundred times more interesting than Le Male. I hope JPG considers reissuing it, it would be brilliant.
Today I came across heaps of this fragrance. Upon entering and smelling it, I expected something different… I don’t understand the hype; it reminds me a lot of Joop Homme, but lighter, less dense and slightly more refined. I understand it might be a perfect substitute for fans, but now that Joop has been reformulated, they smell more alike. It doesn’t have a brutal performance or memorable longevity. Please forgive me, I wanted to try it and it has disappointed me. It’s not a masterpiece nor would I pay what I see, but it’s just my opinion.
Chic@s, do you think this perfume is similar to Olympea Intense? They have very similar notes, sharing amber and vanilla, but one has musk and the other salt. Can anyone help me? Thanks in advance.
Oh no, Olympea smells generic and synthetic, like salty margarine. Gaultier 2 is another world entirely: sensual, sexual and very unisex, whereas Olympea is quite feminine.
Dear FranSeatJones: ‘Gaultier 2’ and ‘Olympea Intense’ have nothing to do with each other. To my nose, the Jean Paul Gaultier one is soft, ambered with a strange olive note, while the Paco Rabanne is stronger and the salt note is noticeable. I would never have associated them…
Little or nothing can be added to this great discontinued classic, courtesy of Puig. Perfectly unisex and one of those great fragrances that never disappoints. In the heart notes it roars like a passionate lion of love.
What a delirium this perfume is, difficult to process, so greedy, rebellious and intoxicating. There was still an era where fixing power was requested and Gaultier 2 did not disappoint. We can discuss if it’s too vanilla or extravagant, but we are talking about Gaultier and Francis, one of the most important noses. It’s an exotic perfume with resin vanilla, incense, as if we were bringing it close to the fire to feel that warm, suggestive and smoky aroma. The musk balances the vanilla perfectly; I suspect cinnamon or caramel, but perhaps it’s the effect of that velvet vanilla note and mystical. The advertising was attractive for an audience that today would see a launch like this better. What a shame it was discontinued.
I tried this Gaultier 2 six years ago and said ‘Bah’… but time does its part. I always struggle to overlook a discontinued scent and skip it. Days passed without opening it, even I forgot about it. In December I gave it a chance. For me, it’s a fragrance based on a very saturated, shocking and dry musk, fused with amber and a thick layer of vanilla. Perhaps there are unlisted notes, like pink pepper. The opening is a liquid talc with sharp edges of musk-vanilla, untimely and bipolar. Apparently, Mr Kurkdjian loves combining high concentrations of musk harmoniously, as in Leau de Carven with cold grapefruit, making it his blood brother. I believe without a doubt that the love for this fragrance is justified: its performance and ‘rupturist’ genderless scent hit hard on men and women. Gaultier 2, excellent!
One thing is certain: this fragrance has something addictive that makes it stand out. A perfect trio, alongside Cocorico and Fleur du Male, makes you reflect on erasing the ‘pour femme’ and ‘pour homme’ labels. These categories are marketing strategies from the early 20th century that today, tasting creations of this level, fall away again, leaving perfume free as a fluid for both sexes. Gaultier 2 is warm, spicy, surprisingly harmonious, soft and sensual, with high performance in trail and longevity. It breaks the mould, stands out, and is so strong it haunts you for hours, enchanting you. It’s opening your eyes and seeing a smile, a hug on bare skin to remember the night, all those heartbeats before a kiss. If it were around today, it would be the new frontier of luxury. It’s created like a painting or music, not a chemical cocktail. Francis Kurkdjian is the artist who makes you feel emotions upon spraying. In 2005 he created a sensual and strong perfume like a thunderclap that breaks the silence. It’s beautiful, powerful and wonderful, leaving me speechless. (Thanks Sejano77)
It’s an intense and deep vanilla that enters your senses and drives you mad. Definitely not for everyone, but for strong personalities with confidence. The most charming thing is that it’s unisex.
Discontinuing this olfactory and sensory jewel has been one of the worst crimes in the history of perfumery. A bewildering, absurd, and vile decision.
It’s a bombshell, probably the best perfume from the house. For me, it marked a before and after in understanding fragrances. In an era where designer unisex scents were rare, one of the world’s best noses created this masterpiece that was incredibly discontinued. Its gender ambiguity and novel scent, despite recognisable notes, worked against it. I used my night outs for over five years as my special Saturday perfume. What a shame not a drop remains.
@Jerry Drake, I don’t know Cocorico, but alongside Gaultier 2 I have Fleur du Male. They are two jewels that require confidence to wear. @MarcusRS, I agree. You have to give them time. I met it in 2016 through a friend; in the heat it was invasive and overwhelming, even sounding feminine to me. I found it strange. When he left the country, he gifted me a bottle with little content. I discovered it was unisex and discontinued. As I used it timidly, I saw its evolution and how others appreciate it. It’s a jewel of just three declared ingredients. I managed to find a 120ml bottle for $96 in 2017-2018, and it was well-made. On eBay, the 40ml version costs around $100. It’s an amber-vanilla scent that, as it dries down, softens due to its talc-like note thanks to the musk. Be careful, it doesn’t lose potency; it lasts more than 10-12 hours on skin without worry.
There are rumours that JPG is relaunching this fragrance; does anyone know anything?
Thanks to Jake Drake, I managed to get a sample of this luxury fragrance, a true treasure that explains why the prices are so astronomical. It’s worth every penny, no more, no less; those initial outlays were unjustified. Born in the 2000s when the industry was at its peak, this Gaultier 2 boasts an industrial aesthetic and a scent that surprised Gaultier itself, housed in an innovative magnetic bottle. In 2005, Francis Kurkdjian assembled the pieces to create what I consider, after Le Male, his best commercial fragrance and the most undervalued until it was discontinued. There are rumours of a re-release, which would be great news if confirmed, setting a hopeful precedent. I don’t understand why sales ceased; the aroma is simple and pleasant, powerful yet not strident. Its vanilla opening is strong but tempered, comfortable and non-intoxicating. That synthetic 2000s vanilla is plasticky yet tremendously enjoyable. Then it softens, dominating the scene with unlisted white floral nuances that air it out and make it unisex. This blend of ambered, toasted vanilla and flowers like orange blossom is held together by musk, Francis’s signature note, which adds depth to a simple fragrance. I believe JPG only creates scents for fresh weather; this velvet sweetness fits perfectly in relaxed settings. It’s unisex, suitable for young and old, thanks to the musk nuances. The longevity is good, perhaps which is why it’s more usable for day than for party nights. It’s a wonderful work, a delight and an illusion; we hope it returns. It would be a smart move by Puig and JPG, another alternative to the tiresome Le Male or the generic Scandal. If it comes back, it will have better success than in 2005. Edit: today, 1st April 2022, the house announced its return in September. Edit 2: in July they delayed it to October, changing the bottle to a transparent rectangular one and the notes might vary.
It’s official that they’re going to relaunch it; I’m thrilled about it. :-]
It’s no longer a rumour; Gaultier 2 is returning. And the house assures us it’s the same one. I’ve already asked by email to bring back FLEUR DU MALE; let’s see if they listen this time.
Just as Fleur du Male fits today, I believe Gaultier 2 remains too niche for anyone other than the four of us who love this. They’ve changed the bottle to a generic one: it keeps the rectangular shape but without angles, with rounded corners and a Le Male-style spray with a protective clip to avoid accidental presses during travel. It’s a shame because the previous presentation suited it perfectly, but the metallic part is more expensive and they’ve removed it. The listed notes aren’t the same: jasmine, sandalwood, and ambergris, although they claim the same perfume from 2005 is returning and advertise it as woody and floral. We’ll have to see about the potency too; I’m sure they’ve compromised it. Anyway, I suppose it’s coming in September and there’s no profile or article here yet, so we must wait.
The JPG website claims they’ve listened to the customer, but if that’s true, why release a discontinued perfume with completely different notes? They could have released Gaultier 3 for that purpose. Anyway, pure marketing… I don’t believe it will smell like the magnificent vintage Gaultier 2; what a pity…
I took a sample but they removed it before I could buy it. I’ve just heard it’s being relaunched, so it’s time to try it again. It would be wonderful if perfume houses occasionally brought back those treasures they withdrew years ago and gave us another chance, rather than launching new releases that are mere copies and add nothing.
Well, by October the new Gaultier 2 launches in certain European countries, but not in Spain. The bottle is different, nothing like the original magnetic one, which presages that the perfume won’t be exactly the same. But well, we shall see, and above all, we shall smell it. The same year I bought the Gaultier 2 (2016), I knew it was being discontinued, so I kept a brand-new one. Gaultier 2 was a perfume of contrasts, a true unisex where Le Male had the fame and this one stole the show. For me, Le Male was always unisex in its essence. The first part was somewhat feminine, but the second evolution took more of a path towards a fierce, roaring masculine oriental. Who knows if this new version will surprise and please greatly; it’s a matter of waiting…
Puig is laughing in our faces: they’re not releasing it for Spain, yet the advert on the Spanish website is there… to piss and not get a drop, I just saw it on Adriel’s channel on Saludos Aromáticos.
I bought two bottles less than a year ago and sold them because they didn’t win me over. Truth be told, the scent is very, very strong, even overwhelming. The vanilla and amber hit hard; I barely detect the musk. Over time it mellows slightly and becomes sweeter, but upon application, it’s brutal. It smells like old French perfumes from the 1950s. It’s not unpleasant and I like it, but it’s far too potent. The trail is heavy and lasts forever. It doesn’t remind me of anything specific, except perhaps Grand Soir by Francis Kurkdjian, though not entirely.
Hello, I’ve been told that for the moment it’s not available in Spain, basically because it’s sold only through their official website. In Spain, Italy, and other locations, there’s no direct sales; it’s a logistics issue.
Another overlooked gem? It doesn’t suit me, but I understand others adore it. What a pity they’ve discontinued it; it feels like a grave mistake. I can’t quite fathom why, especially since, just like with Kokoriko, this Gaultier 2 is among the finest the house has ever produced. It smells of almond vanilla, powdery musk, and a worked amber that shifts with each phase. It’s intense at first, so watch your sprays; it’s sweet but not cloying… Blast! Yes, it has that sultry sweetness that lingers in the air and clings to clothes after a night of passionate excess. It should have been a triumph for Jean Paul Gaultier, yet they swapped it for something that doesn’t even cast a shadow. I don’t see it as unisex, frankly; it’s feminine, though that’s merely my take. Francis Kurkdjian creates scents not everyone will like, but it’s hard to say his work is bad. If you get the chance, try it; it’s worth it.