Is Luxe Fragrances Absolis a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male?
Le Male EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Absolis EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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.
Luxe Fragrances' Absolis is a budget nod to Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male - mint and lavender over a cinnamon-orange blossom heart, closing on vanilla and tonka. Recognisably in the Le Male family though noticeably thinner through the drydown.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Vanilla-tonka warmth reads best in cooler months; mint-lavender opening keeps it wearable into spring.
Occasions
A classic date-night structure that also holds up for casual and office wear.
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 8 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Mint
Without amber and artemisia
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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