Le Mâle Elixir Absolu Jean Paul Gaultier 2025

As a JPG fan, I had to jump in blindly once again. And just like with the others, here comes my review.

After a week with the fragrance, I still don’t know what to make of it. The OG Elixier is one of my favorites in winter; I even have a backup bottle. I don’t think that will be the case with the new Elixier Absolu; I don’t even know if I will keep the scent.

If you expect something louder, sweeter, and more intense than the Elixier: forget it. It goes completely in the opposite direction.

I would describe the scent as follows: 3 spritzes of Scandal pour Homme Absolu for the plum (Mirabelle is also a type of plum), 2 spritzes of Le Mâle Le Parfum for the lavender, and 1 spritz of Le Mâle Elixir for a subtle Tonka sweetness in the background. But each of these fragrances does its specific point better; in Elixier Absolu, it feels like a bit of everything, but nothing really stands out. It’s more tamed, where I expect JPG to hit hard in the face :D

Additionally, I noticed that the plum comes out much better on clothing; on the skin, I don’t perceive it at all, which makes the scent completely different. Skin is more of an Elixier & Le Parfum mix, while clothing is a Scandal Absolu & Le Parfum mix.

Now, as someone who owns all JPG fragrances, I ask myself: What do I want with Elixier Absolu? It’s the tamer, quieter version of the OG with fruit. If in doubt, I could also layer and probably achieve a similar result.

On its own, it’s not a bad scent, but it feels very redundant if you already have almost all JPGs (or at least the three mentioned), as the facets of Elixier Absolu are represented there.

Therefore, the release is certainly not a bad one, but personally, I find it disappointing.
If the regular Elixier is too much for you, buy the Elixier Absolu; if the regular Elixier is good for you (and you’re looking for something stronger), skip the Elixier Absolu.