This collector's edition is essentially the original Le Male Elixir in a flashy new outfit. If you're a devoted collector, go for it; otherwise, stick to the tried-and-tested original. Expect robust performance and a divisive take on the minty opening.

JPG20 recreates the gourmand honey-tobacco richness of Le Male Elixir's concentrated drydown reasonably well, though the lavender-mint opening is softer and the whole scent fades noticeably sooner than the parfum-strength original.