Le Mâle Lover
165 ratings
From your scent profile
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Lover is a fresh, sweet scent for men that softens its spice with a creamy woody base; it dates from 2024 and has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.
How does it perform?
From 167 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
76% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Creamy
What does Le Mâle Lover smell like?
It opens with finger lime and white pepper, so the first impression is bright with a slightly sharp spice. Ambergris sits in the heart, and woods and vanilla take over the base. The scent turns sweeter and settles into a creamy woodiness, with a synthetic sheen that never fully fades.
Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer isn't ruled out. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for a night out too. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Le Labo Cedrat 37 and The Dua Brand Rust have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Finger lime
- White pepper
First hours
- Ambergris
Towards evening
- Woods
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Spring
- 30%Autumn
- 24%Summer
- 16%Winter
- Casual25%
- Daytime21%
- Nighttime18%
- Evening15%
- Office14%
- Sport7%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
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