Is Lattafa Habik For Men a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir?
Le Male Elixir Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2023 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Habik For Men EDP
Le Male Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier and Habik For Men by Lattafa both offer rich, amber-infused experiences, but they stand apart in composition and target audience. Le Male Elixir is a true gourmand fragrance, enveloping its wearer in luxurious honeyed vanilla and spicy amber, ideal for those who prefer a bold, sweet scent profile. Habik For Men, while budget-friendly, presents a more divisive scent with its intense spice and initial harshness, which mellows over time. It suits those willing to wait for its transformation. Opt for Le Male Elixir for a polished, seductive aroma; choose Habik if you're after a unique, evolving fragrance on a budget.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Le Male Elixir
- Habik For Men
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You love gourmand, sweet scents.
- You prefer a parfum concentration.
- You want a fragrance that exudes luxury.
- You are on a budget.
- You enjoy spicy, evolving scents.
- You appreciate unisex fragrances.
A powerhouse of honeyed vanilla and spicy amber, Le Male Elixir is a charismatic, modern gourmand with seductive depth. Not for the timid, it commands attention with rich, syrupy warmth and creamy sweetness.
Lattafa's Habik is a polarising spicy bomb that punches above its weight. Some find it a strong, sophisticated, masculine scent, while others struggle with its initial harshness or chemical undertones. It needs maceration to truly shine, transforming into a smooth, warm fragrance that evokes the spirit of more expensive bottles, and will definitely get you noticed.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Lavender
52%
vs
40%
Tonka Bean
33%
vs
24%
Cinnamon
33%
Pepper
32%
Cardamom
31%
Sage
26%
Sandalwood
21%
Artemisia
20%
Musk
18%
Patchouli
18%
Amberwood
17%
Bergamot
17%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 syrupy vanilla, honey, amber, and tonka bean create a dense, enveloping warmth ideal for cold weather. Its sweetness and creamy richness shine in fall and winter, while the aromatic touches provide just enough lift for cool spring nights.
Occasions
Its bold projection, opulent sweetness, and sensual warmth make it perfect for dates and nights out. The richness can suit formal events but may be too assertive for daily office or sporty contexts.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its bold and spicy nature, combined with moderate to strong projection, makes it less suited for a conservative office. It truly shines on a date night or formal event, where its sensual and mysterious profile can make a statement, but it can also be a versatile cooler weather casual scent. It's too heavy for sports.
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 2 of its 7 notes, including Tonka Bean, Lavender
Adds benzoin and honey, drops amberwood and artemisia
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