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Jean Paul Gaultier

Le Mâle Essence de Parfum

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

2016MenModern
8.1/ 10
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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Essence de Parfum is a men's fragrance that opens with cardamom and bergamot, deepens into leather and osmanthus, and turns sweet on tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Something sweet in here, my nose went straight to the bakery.

How does it perform?

From 542 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
7.8 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% 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. Sweet
  2. Synthetic
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Leathery

What does Le Mâle Essence de Parfum smell like?

Georgywood®, cardamom and bergamot give the top a spicy freshness. In the heart, osmanthus and leather come forward, while tonka bean and vanilla in the base push the scent toward a sweet, gourmand, oriental feel. Woody and leathery tones stay in the background beneath that sweetness.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night outs and evenings named most often. Half of voters call its character masculine, and many find it modern. Zara For Him Red Edition Intense and Burberry London for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Georgywood®
    • Cardamom
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Osmanthus
    • Leather
  3. Towards evening

    • Tonka bean
    • Vanilla

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Autumn
  • 34%
    Winter
  • 22%
    Spring
  • 7%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    28%
  • Evening
    27%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Daytime
    12%
  • Office
    11%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026