Jean Paul Gaultier is a French fashion house founded by Jean Paul Gaultier in 1982 , known for its provocative and innovative approach to fashion and perfume. In 1993, they launched their first fragrance, Classique , followed by Le Male in 1995 ; both became iconic and remain popular today. In 2016, Puig took over the license for Jean Paul Gaultier perfumes, leading to a revitalization of the brand's fragrance portfolio.