Le Male Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier
Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier
Concentration: Parfum
About this fragrance
Le Male Le Parfum deepens the iconic Le Male signature into a smooth, sophisticated evening scent. Spicy cardamom and aromatic lavender lead into powdery iris, while creamy vanilla and warm woods create a sensual, polished finish.
Is Le Male Le Parfum worth it?
How it smells: Opens with cardamom, lavender and iris at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and oriental woods.
Scent Score: 82/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 87, reputation 93, versatility 79, layerability 58 and value 87, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 715 Ulta reviews.
Scent Character
Parfum · Introduced 2020 · Men
Key accords: Cardamom, Lavender, Iris, Vanilla, Oriental Woods
Top Notes
- Cardamom
Heart Notes
- Lavender
- Iris
Base Notes
- Vanilla
- Oriental Woods
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion, Casual
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Le Male Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A rich, powdery amber fragrance blending spicy cardamom and aromatic lavender with elegant iris, creamy vanilla, and warm woods. Le Male Le Parfum opens with Cardamom. The heart brings Lavender and Iris. It dries down to Vanilla and Oriental Woods.
How to wear Le Male Le Parfum
On skin, Le Male Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, Parfum concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, special occasion, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli. Apply Le Male Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tubéreuse Astrale on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Le Male Le Parfum : 2 sprays Tubéreuse Astrale and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Le Male Le Parfum opens with Cardamom.
The heart brings Lavender and Iris.
It dries down to Vanilla and Oriental Woods.
What to layer with Le Male Le Parfum
Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom and vanilla.
Order: Apply Le Male Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tubéreuse Astrale on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Le Male Le Parfum : 2 sprays Tubéreuse Astrale
Dirty Rice by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and vanilla.
Order: Apply Le Male Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dirty Rice on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Le Male Le Parfum : 2 sprays Dirty Rice
Safanad by Parfums de Marly
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and vanilla.
Order: Apply Le Male Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Safanad on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Le Male Le Parfum : 2 sprays Safanad
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender, iris, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Le Male Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Le Male Le Parfum : 2 sprays Sedbury
Somebody Wood by Phlur
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom and vanilla.
Order: Apply Le Male Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Somebody Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Le Male Le Parfum : 2 sprays Somebody Wood
Pairings to approach with care
Seoul Winter by Zara
Not Recommended · 31/99
Le Male Le Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Seoul Winter brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Le Male Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Seoul Winter on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Le Male Le Parfum : 2 sprays Seoul Winter
Vibes Spark Up Hair & Body Mist by Adidas
Not Recommended · 31/99
Le Male Le Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Vibes Spark Up Hair & Body Mist brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Le Male Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vibes Spark Up Hair & Body Mist on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Le Male Le Parfum : 2 sprays Vibes Spark Up Hair & Body Mist
Related fragrances and why
- Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier — Another version of Le Male from Jean Paul Gaultier.
- Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli — Both include cardamom and vanilla.
- Dirty Rice by Born To Stand Out — Both include iris and vanilla.
- Safanad by Parfums de MarlyBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include iris and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Le Male Le Parfum?
Le Male Le Parfum opens with Cardamom. The heart brings Lavender and Iris. It dries down to Vanilla and Oriental Woods.
How long does Le Male Le Parfum last, and how strong is it?
Le Male Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, Parfum concentration.
When should you wear Le Male Le Parfum?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, special occasion, and casual.
What layers well with Le Male Le Parfum?
Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom and vanilla. Apply Le Male Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tubéreuse Astrale on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Le Male Le Parfum : 2 sprays Tubéreuse Astrale.
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