Is Divain Le Male a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male?
Le Male EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Le Male EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Le Male
- Le Male
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Which Should You Buy?
Irresistibly cozy and seductive, Le Male remains an icon for its creamy lavender-vanilla blend. It’s bold, warm and sweet, with a magnetic projection that defines classic masculine sensuality.
This is Divain's version of Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male, one of the best-known mint-lavender-vanilla masculines of the last three decades. The mint-lavender opening and vanilla-tonka base capture the signature sweet-fresh contrast well, but the dupe's mint fades faster and the vanilla base is less creamy than the original's famously plush finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The rich vanilla, amber, and spicy notes make this ideal for cooler weather in fall and winter, while its aromatic freshness and minty opening allow for use in spring. Summer wear is possible at night but can be cloying in high heat.
Occasions
Its bold sweetness and projection suit dating and nights out, while the sensual vanilla and lavender core make it approachable for casual and some semi-formal settings. Too strong and sweet for office or sport.
Seasons
The sweet vanilla-tonka base and warm spice heart suit cooler months and evening wear.
Occasions
A bold, sweet-aromatic profile is built for evenings and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar
Without artemisia and bergamot
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