Dupe Pair
72%
Similar
Le Male Essence de
| Parfum | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Grim
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Le Male Essence de
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Grim
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Le Male Essence de
A truly divisive Le Male flanker. This 'grown-up' take on the classic is loved by many for its mature leather and vanilla, but others find it unremarkable or even harsh. Definitely not a blind buy unless you're chasing that discontinued hype.
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Our Verdict - Grim
Grim follows Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Terrible, the sharper, drier, fresher spin on the barbershop classic. The grapefruit-and-pink-pepper opening over dry vetiver and sweet vanilla-amber reads recognisably, though the dupe flattens the contrast and fades faster than the original.
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Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 15% |
| Floral | 5% | 10% |
| Fruity | 1% | 5% |
| Green | 15% | 8% |
| Sweet | 17% | 23% |
| Warm | 32% | 20% |
| Woody | 7% | 13% |
| Earthy | 8% | 11% |
| Animalic | 17% | 3% |
| Fresh | 15% | 19% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Le Male Essence de
Parfum
Grim
EdP
Notes
Le Male Essence de
Grim
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Le Male Essence de
Grim
Performance
Le Male Essence de
Grim
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Le Male Essence de
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Casual
Its warm, spicy, and leathery profile, coupled with moderate projection, makes it an excellent choice for dates or formal evening events. While some find it office-safe due to its toned-down sillage, its sensual nature might be too much for casual daytime wear or sport.
Grim
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Also Works:
Autumn
The fresher grapefruit-vetiver profile leans to spring, summer and mild autumn over deep winter.
Occasions
Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office
Date
Sport
Fresh and versatile, it suits office, daily wear, casual outings and daytime dates; modest projection keeps it easy.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
72%
Olfactory
85%
Notes
74%
Accord
28%
Key Similarities
Both share Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Vanilla notes
Key Differences
Different accord profile
Where to buy
Le Male Essence de
Grim
13ml
Not available
30ml
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50ml
Not available
100ml
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