John Gustav Homme Le Parfum Eau de Parfum bottle John Gustav Homme Le Parfum
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2022 Year -
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Inspired by Le Male Eau de Parfum bottle Inspired by Le Male

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - John Gustav Homme Le 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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Our Verdict - Inspired by Le Male
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male (1995) - the Francis Kurkdjian lavender-vanilla fougere that became one of the defining masculine signatures of the late 1990s, here translated into a lavender-mint opening over cinnamon and a vanilla-tonka close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime and evening masculine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 8%
Floral 17% 13%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 11% 8%
Sweet 25% 30%
Warm 25% 30%
Woody 12% 7%
Earthy 9% 6%
Animalic 4% 5%
Fresh 17% 18%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 34%
Cardamom 23% vs 18%
Mint 18% vs 27%
Bergamot 17% vs 20%
Only in John Gustav Homme Le Parfum
Artemisia 16%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 24% vs 41%
Orange Blossom 21% vs 27%
Cumin 19% vs 30%
Only in John Gustav Homme Le Parfum
Iris 35%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 35%
Tonka Bean 18% vs 27%
Amber 18% vs 16%
Sandalwood 16% vs 20%
Only in John Gustav Homme Le Parfum
Cedar 17%

Accords

John Gustav Homme Le Parfum Inspired by Le Male
100%
Vanilla
90%
98%
Aromatic
85%
Lavender
95%
85%
Warm Spicy
60%
Fougere
85%
82%
Powdery
55%
79%
Iris
50%
Sweet
75%
50%
Earthy
Vanilla shared
100%
90%
98%
Lavender shared
85%
95%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
60%
85%
Powdery shared
82%
55%
79%
Sweet shared
50%
75%
50%

Performance

John Gustav Homme Le Parfum Inspired by Le Male
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

John Gustav Homme Le 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.

Inspired by Le Male

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Lavender-vanilla fougere structure works year-round; strongest in autumn and winter with the sweet base.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Iconic lavender-vanilla masculine fits date, casual, office and formal evening contexts. Less for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
96%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Lavender accords and Lavender, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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John Gustav Homme Le Parfum
Inspired by Le Male
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