212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum vs La Male - 181 Eau de Parfum
212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
La Male - 181 EDP
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper mixed bag. Some reckon it's a stellar night out scent, a compliment magnet for the younger crowd. Others dismiss it as a generic, synthetic mess with woeful performance, a victim of reformulation. Expect it to be divisive.
No. 181 recreates Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male mint-lavender-vanilla-tonka contrast reasonably well on paper, but the fresh mint top fades faster and the vanilla base leans sweeter and simpler than the original's aromatic-fougere balance.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet and aromatic profile, coupled with a generally moderate performance, makes it unsuitable for professional settings. It shines on dates and casual nights out where its playful charm and 'clubbing' vibe can be appreciated, though some find it versatile enough for formal evening events.
Seasons
The mint-lavender-vanilla-tonka contrast leans warm and comforting, better suited to cooler months than high summer heat.
Occasions
A versatile, classic aromatic-sweet fragrance that works for both everyday wear and evening occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, vanilla, sweet
Adds mint and tonka bean, drops absinth and anise
Where to buy
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