Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier
Concentration: EDT
What it smells like
A classic barbershop lavender over vanilla and tonka. Masculine, warm, and unmistakable.
Is Le Male worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lavender, mint and cardamom, cinnamon and orange blossom at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and tonka bean.
Scent Score: 76/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 74, reputation 74, versatility 67, layerability 98 and value 74, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 352 Ulta reviews.
Scent Character
Oriental · Aromatic Fougere
EDT · Introduced 1995 · Men
Key accords: Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot, Artemisia, Cinnamon
Top Notes
Heart Notes
- Cinnamon
- Orange Blossom
- Caraway
Base Notes
- Vanilla
- Tonka Bean
- Amber
- Sandalwood
- Cedar
Occasions: Date Night, Casual
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A classic barbershop lavender over vanilla and tonka. Masculine, warm, and unmistakable. Le Male opens with Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot, and Artemisia. The heart brings Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, and Caraway. It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood, and Cedar.
How to wear Le Male
On skin, Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier has longevity of 7.6/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDT concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for date night and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply Oud Wood first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Le Male over the top for oriental complexity. Start with 2 sprays Le Male : 1 spray Oud Wood and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Le Male opens with Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot, and Artemisia.
The heart brings Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, and Caraway.
It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood, and Cedar.
What to layer with Le Male
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Oud Wood first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Le Male over the top for oriental complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Le Male : 1 spray Oud Wood
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cinnamon, and orange blossom.
Order: Apply Good Girl first — its gourmand depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Le Male over the top for oriental complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Le Male : 1 spray Good Girl
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender, bergamot, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Fahrenheit first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Le Male over the top for oriental complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Le Male : 1 spray Fahrenheit
J'adore by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, vanilla, and cedar.
Order: Apply Le Male first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Le Male : 2 sprays J'adore
Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender, orange blossom, and cedar.
Order: Apply Le Male first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Libre on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Le Male : 2 sprays Libre
Pairings to approach with care
Aventus by Creed
Not Recommended · 33/99
Aventus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Aventus brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent, and they share bergamot.
Order: Apply Aventus first — its fruity depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Le Male over the top for oriental complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Le Male : 1 spray Aventus
Memoir Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 36/99
Memoir Woman has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Memoir Woman brings a chypre contrast to this oriental scent, and they share mint and cardamom.
Order: Apply Memoir Woman first — its chypre depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Le Male over the top for oriental complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Le Male : 1 spray Memoir Woman
Related fragrances and why
- Le Male Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier — Another version of Le Male from Jean Paul Gaultier.
- Le Male In Blue by Jean Paul GaultierBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Another version of Le Male from Jean Paul Gaultier.
- Le Male Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier — Another version of Le Male from Jean Paul Gaultier.
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include cardamom, vanilla, and tonka bean.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include bergamot, cinnamon, and orange blossom.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include lavender, bergamot, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Le Male?
Le Male opens with Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot, and Artemisia. The heart brings Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, and Caraway. It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood, and Cedar.
How long does Le Male last, and how strong is it?
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier has longevity of 7.6/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Le Male?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits date night and casual.
What layers well with Le Male?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, vanilla, and tonka bean. Apply Oud Wood first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Le Male over the top for oriental complexity. Start with 2 sprays Le Male : 1 spray Oud Wood.
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