Le Male Eau de Toilette bottle Le Male
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1995 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
John Gustav Homme Le Parfum Eau de Parfum bottle John Gustav Homme Le Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Male Eau de Toilette
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.
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Our Verdict - John Gustav Homme Le Parfum Eau de Parfum
This one sparks debate. Some call it a sweet, spicy vanilla dream, a softer Dior Homme Intense, while others dismiss it as a limp, synthetic disappointment. Don't expect a Le Male clone, but do expect a fragrance with a split identity.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 7%
Floral 12% 17%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 12% 11%
Sweet 28% 25%
Warm 30% 25%
Woody 12% 12%
Earthy 5% 9%
Animalic 2% 4%
Fresh 19% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Male EdT
John Gustav Homme Le Parfum EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 23% vs 18%
Lavender 23% vs 25%
Cardamom 18% vs 23%
Bergamot 18% vs 17%
Artemisia 17% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 37% vs 24%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 21%
Only in Le Male Eau de Toilette
Caraway 30%
Only in John Gustav Homme Le Parfum Eau de Parfum
Iris 35% Cumin 19%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 29%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 18%
Sandalwood 19% vs 16%
Amber 19% vs 18%
Cedar 17% vs 17%

Accords

Le Male Eau de Toilette John Gustav Homme Le Parfum Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
98%
Vanilla
100%
70%
Warm Spicy
85%
Lavender
85%
Powdery
82%
80%
Fresh Spicy
58%
Iris
79%
60%
Green
Sweet
50%
Earthy
50%
Aromatic shared
100%
98%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
85%
85%
82%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
58%
79%
60%
50%
50%

Performance

Le Male Eau de Toilette John Gustav Homme Le Parfum Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Male Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

John Gustav Homme Le Parfum Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and sweet, warm accords make it a good fit for dates and casual evenings, where it can be appreciated without being overwhelming. While some find its performance average, it's generally too warm and sweet for formal events or sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
97%
Accord
54%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Male Eau de Toilette
John Gustav Homme Le Parfum Eau de Parfum
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