Le Mâle Terrible
Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard
220 ratings
From your scent profile
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Terrible is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh, spicy pink pepper and grapefruit, moves onto lavender and vetiver, and sweetens into amber and vanilla.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 169 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
77% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
OrientalWhat does Le Mâle Terrible smell like?
Le Mâle Terrible has been discontinued; its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer follow close behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern.
In the top, pink pepper and grapefruit give a fresh, fruity start. The heart of lavender and vetiver carries the floral and woody side. The base of amber and vanilla adds sweetness and an oriental warmth, with powdery and synthetic touches among the accords. Cuba Cuba Gold and Jil Sander Jil have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Pink pepper
- Grapefruit
First hours
- Lavender
- Vetiver
Towards evening
- Amber
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 29%Autumn
- 28%Spring
- 22%Winter
- 21%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Casual24%
- Nighttime24%
- Evening22%
- Daytime18%
- Office10%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
88% matchCuba Gold (Eau de Toilette)
Cuba
61% matchJette 7Flowers Peony
Jette Joop · 2017
57% matchJil (2009)
Jil Sander · 2009
56% matchItislove (Eau de Toilette)
Salvador Dali · 2008
55% match180 Ans de Créations
Guerlain · 2008
55% matchLumière Noire
Grès · 2013
53% matchSensual Jil
Jil Sander · 2010
52% matchDhai
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Last updated: October 26, 2026