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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, powdery iris with a warm spicy kick. Some adore its elegant simplicity, others find it too musky, linear, or just plain boring. Best for those who know they love iris done with a cardamom-vanilla twist.
Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Le Parfum is a loud, creamy lavender-vanilla fougere, and Pearl Fragrances' oil keeps that sweetness turned up while the iris and geranium that give the original its powdery structure are barely present.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate projection makes it suitable for office wear, but its sensual and elegant character really shines on dates and formal evenings. The warm, spicy profile isn't suited for active or casual daytime settings, especially due to its perceived lack of longevity by some.
Seasons
A sweet, warm lavender-vanilla composition that suits cold weather and feels heavy and cloying in summer heat.
Occasions
Too loud and sweet for the office, but the bold, confident character works well for an evening date or a night out.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean vanilla, powdery, aromatic
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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