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Jean Paul Gaultier

Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette)

Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian

1995MenModern
7.6/ 10
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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet character on a spicy, woody base.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 3,995 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.8 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Oriental
  8. Powdery

What does Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer further back. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and it also suits business and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern.

It opens fresh and slightly herbal with cardamom, mint, bergamot, lavender and tarragon. In the heart, caraway, cinnamon and neroli balance the spice with a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber sweetens it and closes powdery and woody. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Armure Collector and Le Mâle Cologne Tonique 1999 have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Cardamom
    • Mint
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Caraway
    • Cinnamon
    • Neroli
  3. Towards evening

    • Vanilla
    • Cedarwood
    • Tonka bean

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 30%
    Autumn
  • 27%
    Spring
  • 25%
    Winter
  • 18%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    22%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Evening
    21%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Office
    12%
  • Sport
    5%

Least picked for the office.

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