Is Noted Aromas Naples a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male?

Naples EDP

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Le Male Eau de Toilette bottle Le Male EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1995 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Naples Eau de Parfum bottle Naples EDP
£36.94 from
40ml at Amazon
Best value £0.39/ml (200ml)
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£22.99 from
50ml at Noted Aromas
Best value £0.33/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Male EDT
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 - Naples EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male (1995) - lavender, cinnamon and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Le Male EDT A Naples EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Male EDT
Naples EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 37% vs 38%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 33%
Vanilla 23% vs 32%
Lavender 23% vs 30%
Mint 23% vs 28%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 26%
Amber 19% vs 22%
Sandalwood 19% vs 18%
Cardamom 18% vs 16%
Bergamot 18% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Lavender 23% vs 30%
Mint 23% vs 28%
Cardamom 18% vs 16%
Bergamot 18% vs 23%
Only in Le Male
Artemisia 17%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 37% vs 38%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 33%
Only in Le Male
Caraway 30%
Only in Naples
Cumin 28%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 32%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 26%
Amber 19% vs 22%
Sandalwood 19% vs 18%
Only in Le Male
Cedar 18%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Le Male Naples
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Male

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.

Naples

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Lavender-vanilla-tonka versatile across seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Date, casual, club.

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.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber

Key Differences

Adds cumin, drops artemisia and caraway

Where to buy

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Le Male EDT

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