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Jean Paul Gaultier

Le Mâle Le Parfum

Perfumer: Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

2020MenModern
8.4/ 10
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5,064 ratings
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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and spicy fragrance for men, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 4,808 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
8.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% 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

Oriental woods
Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery
  7. Creamy

What does Le Mâle Le Parfum smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer the least chosen season. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, and half of the voters find it masculine.

It opens with cardamom, which gives a spicy first impression. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness while lavender brings a clean thread alongside it. The base is dominated by oriental woods and vanilla, and the scent settles into something creamy, sweet and woody. Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka and Mercedes-Benz Select Night have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Cardamom
  2. First hours

    • Iris
    • Lavender
  3. Towards evening

    • Oriental woods
    • Vanilla

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Autumn
  • 37%
    Winter
  • 20%
    Spring
  • 6%
    Summer
  • Evening
    30%
  • Nighttime
    30%
  • Casual
    17%
  • Daytime
    13%
  • Office
    9%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026