Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
4,533 ratings
From your scent profile
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet character on a spicy, woody base.
Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.
How does it perform?
From 3,995 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- 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
First minutes
- Cardamom
- Mint
- Bergamot
First hours
- Caraway
- Cinnamon
- Neroli
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- Cedarwood
- Tonka bean
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 30%Autumn
- 27%Spring
- 25%Winter
- 18%Summer
- Nighttime22%
- Casual21%
- Evening21%
- Daytime18%
- Office12%
- Sport5%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
88% matchLe Mâle Armure Collector
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2008
85% matchLe Mâle Cologne Tonique 1999
Jean Paul Gaultier · 1999
82% matchInfinite Navy
Câline · 2022
75% matchThe Sailor
Afford
71% matchKindlooks Man
Real Time · 2004
70% matchCabal pour Homme
Miro · 2003
70% match6-Pack
Street Looks
69% matchLe Mâle Metal Chic
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2009
Comparisons
Dupes
- Muscent M056
Parfumedia compilation
- Alt Fragrances The Gentleman
Stated by the maker
- Bargello 603
Several independent sources
- Zara Extreme 9.0
Single source family (community)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026


















