Bangkok--2 May--SHISEIDO
For summer 2013, Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances are focusing on one of Couture's foundations: tattoos. By combining this popular form of body art with fashion codes, Jean Paul Gaultier is setting the scene for a rebellious act which has become his signature, a sign of belonging to "his family".
This summer, the legendary couple, "Classique" and "Le Male" take us on a journey into the motley universe of Jean Paul Gaultier. A world tattooed with India ink, where carp, birds, flowers and fantastical creatures mingle.
The "Classique" bottle is adorned with enchanting and imaginary creatures which wrap themselves around its curves, giving glimpses of the freshness of the fragrance from the moment the gaze falls beyond the bust.
On "Le Male", eagle's wings are calligraphed upon its torso, defining the shapes of his prominent muscles. The tattoo gradually fades into the arch of his lower back and allows the fragrance to take its rightful place.
As a long-standing hallmark of Jean Paul Gaultier, Asian tattoos now decorate his iconic fragrances. "Classique" and "Le Male", fragrances that lie under your skin.
INSPIRATIONS
While for Jean Paul Gaultier, fragrance is the first garment on the skin, tattoos adorn it like precious embroidery.
The decorations for the bottles and metal cans took inspiration from the women's spring-summer 2012 and the men's autumn-winter 2012 ready-to-wear collections.
FRAGRANCES:
Classique, 100 ml Summer Fragrance, price 2,600 baht
In the top notes, rose flirts with orange blossom, and is brightened with a touch of Sicilian clementine.
In the middle notes, Sambac jasmine, ylang-ylang, woody lily-of-the-valley and white iris form a bouquet of pure flowers.
The base notes are heady, a blend of vanilla absolute, fresh musk and vegetal amber.
Le Male, 125 ml Stimulating Summer Fragrance, price 2,400 baht
An intense sensation of invigorating and stimulating freshness, which is instantly noticeable when it is sprayed on. The fresh and aromatic notes are accentuated: lavender, mint and cardamom.
Green notes of cut grass and leaves reassert themselves. Finally, the base notes of vanilla, musk and sandalwood remain unchanged.