Is Lattafa The Kingdom For Men a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male?
Le Male EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1995 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
The Kingdom For Men EDP
Le Male and The Kingdom share a similar DNA, but diverge in execution. Le Male boasts a refined, creamy lavender-vanilla accord that's stood the test of time. The Kingdom offers a budget-friendly alternative, but some find its opening synthetic and lacking Le Male's honeyed warmth. Longevity and projection are comparable, but Le Male wins on overall quality and depth. If you want the original experience and have the budget, go with Le Male. If you want a 'close enough' experience on a budget, The Kingdom is a decent option.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Le Male
- The Kingdom For Men
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer higher quality ingredients and a smoother blend.
- You appreciate the iconic status and history of Le Male.
- You want the full honey and warm spice experience.
- You want a guaranteed compliment-getter.
- You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent profile.
- You like to experiment with new and trendy fragrances.
- You want a compliment-pulling fragrance that's unique.
- You prefer a slightly more modern take on the classic.
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.
Lavender, mint and sage give it a brisk, clean start, then vanilla and tobacco turn it warm and sweet. Strong, long-lasting and happiest on cold evenings, with tonka rounding off the drydown.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Lavender
18%
vs
14%
Vanilla
17%
vs
17%
Mint
15%
vs
13%
Tonka Bean
7%
vs
9%
Orange Blossom
1%
vs
7%
Cinnamon
11% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
7% share of the perfume
Bergamot
6% share of the perfume
Amber
6% share of the perfume
Cardamom
4% share of the perfume
Cedar
3% share of the perfume
Artemisia
2% share of the perfume
Caraway
1% share of the perfume
Tobacco
12% share of the perfume
Benzoin
10% share of the perfume
Sage
9% share of the perfume
Labdanum
6% share of the perfume
Lavender
18%
vs
14%
Mint
15%
vs
13%
Bergamot
6% share of the perfume
Cardamom
4% share of the perfume
Artemisia
2% share of the perfume
Sage
9% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
7%
vs
9%
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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With strong projection and long-lasting performance, this scent is primarily suited for date nights and colder casual outings. Its sweetness and amber warmth might be too much for formal settings or an office environment, but it's not entirely out of the question for the right situation. Definitely not a gym scent.
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.
Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Lavender, Orange Blossom, Vanilla
Adds amber and artemisia, drops benzoin and labdanum
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