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In recent years, many platforms have been flooded with fake Jean Paul Gaultier perfumes, sometimes with perfect packaging and plausible codes. Often you only have 48 hours to contest and there isn’t always time to consult an expert. With VIPER you can immediately check the batch code before confirming your purchase – or get expert help even after the fact.
Better to invest a little in verification than lose hundreds of euros!
In recent years, many platforms have been flooded with fake Jean Paul Gaultier perfumes, sometimes with perfect packaging and plausible codes. Often you only have 48 hours to contest and there isn’t always time to consult an expert. With VIPER you can immediately check the batch code before confirming your purchase – or get expert help even after the fact.
Better to invest a little in verification than lose hundreds of euros!
What is a Jean Paul Gaultier batch code and why is it important?
The Jean Paul Gaultier batch code is a sequence of numbers and/or letters engraved or printed on the bottom of the bottle or box. It is used to:
- determine the year and place of production
- distinguish vintage, limited or recent versions
- verify authenticity before buying or selling
- understand the real collector’s value
Historical facts and curiosities about Jean Paul Gaultier
- The iconic bust bottle of Classique (1993) is inspired by the pink corsets designed by Gaultier for Madonna and the feminine silhouettes of the 1950s: an icon that revolutionized perfume packaging.
- Le Male (1995) was initially met with skepticism by distributors, convinced that a male torso bottle in a sailor’s shirt would not succeed. It has since become one of the world’s best-selling fragrances.
- The use of an aluminum can as packaging was a deliberately provocative choice: some perfumeries at the time refused to display it, but today it is one of the Maison’s hallmarks.
- Some summer limited editions, such as “Le Male Summer” and “Classique Summer”, change every year only in packaging and small details. The earliest batches are now among the most sought after by collectors for the rarity of the graphics and the limited number of bottles produced.
- There are rare vintage bottles found without a batch code or even with two overlapping codes: likely production errors or test runs, which have become collectors’ items and often sell for higher prices than standard versions.
Decode your Gaultier batch code now
You can use the service without registration. If you have doubts, choose manual decoding for Jean Paul Gaultier and get advice from a real expert (you can also send photos).
Collectability and value:
The vintage Gaultier market is livelier than ever: well-preserved bottles with a legible batch code, box and accessories can be worth a lot, especially for discontinued, special or first limited editions.
Never sell a Gaultier without first checking the age and authenticity with VIPER: the value may be much higher than expected!
The vintage Gaultier market is livelier than ever: well-preserved bottles with a legible batch code, box and accessories can be worth a lot, especially for discontinued, special or first limited editions.
Never sell a Gaultier without first checking the age and authenticity with VIPER: the value may be much higher than expected!