Fragile
Jean Paul Gaultier · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 1999
≈ $90 · 50ml · approx. retail
A spicy floral released in 1999 in a distinctive snow-globe bottle, created by Francis Kurkdjian around tuberose, jasmine, and warm spices. A cult, now-discontinued classic among JPG collectors.
The scent
Top notes
The opening · first 15 minutes
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Perfumer
French · 66 in collection
Acclaimed master perfumer and co-founder of Maison Francis Kurkdjian; also creative director of perfumes at Dior since 2021. Rose to fame creating Le Male for Jean Paul Gaultier early in his career.
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