Is Perfume Parlour Male Absolu a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu?
Le Male Elixir Absolu Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2025 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Male Absolu EDP
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Where they differ
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- Le Male Elixir Absolu
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Which Should You Buy?
A seductive evolution of the Le Male DNA, Elixir Absolu is a powerhouse of creamy tonka, juicy plum, and glowing amber with an addictive spicy edge. Not for the shy, this is a statement scent for cool nights and stylish impact.
Male Absolu takes after Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Elixir Absolu, the smoothest, plummiest evolution of the gourmand powerhouse. The dark plum opening over aromatic lavender and a balsamic tonka base reads recognisably, though the dupe flattens the creamy depth and fades faster than the original.
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its dense amber, tonka and spicy character makes this ideal for cold or crisp weather, lending itself best to autumn and winter. The warmth may be cloying in summer but can work in early spring evenings.
Occasions
The bold projection and sensual sweetness make it stand out for date nights and formal evenings. It is a bit too assertive for the office or athletic settings, but can work for stylish casual wear.
Seasons
The plummy balsamic gourmand warmth is built for autumn and winter and turns heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
Sweet and seductive, it shines for dates, evenings and dressier nights; the rich signature suits cosy occasions over the office.
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 9 of its 11 notes, including Cardamom, Bergamot, Benzoin
Adds labdanum and patchouli
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$149.99 plus sales tax
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