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Le Male Essence de Parfum Parfum bottle Le Male Essence de Parfum Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2016 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
1775 Monarch For Men Eau de Toilette bottle 1775 Monarch For Men EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Male Essence de Parfum Parfum
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 - 1775 Monarch For Men EDT
This budget-friendly amber and suede scent is a proper crowd-pleaser that punches well above its weight, delivering a surprisingly sophisticated vibe. It's a solid choice for those wanting to smell good without emptying their wallet.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Male Essence de Parfum Parfum
1775 Monarch For Men EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 23% vs 42%
Only in Le Male Essence de Parfum
Cardamom 36% Artemisia 21% Bergamot 20%
Only in 1775 Monarch For Men
Bitter Orange 29% Mint 29%
Shared Notes
Lavender 27% vs 29%
Sage 17% vs 29%
Only in Le Male Essence de Parfum
Leather 32% Cinnamon 22%
Only in 1775 Monarch For Men
Coriander 41%

Accords

Le Male Essence de Parfum 1775 Monarch For Men
100%
Warm Spicy
90%
Aromatic
100%
Amber
92%
75%
Leather
80%
74%
Vanilla
Musky
70%
52%
Herbal
67%
63%
Lavender
51%
61%
Fresh Spicy
61%
Powdery
61%
54%
Woody
60%
55%
Animalic
51%
Cinnamon
100%
Aromatic shared
90%
100%
92%
Leather shared
75%
80%
74%
70%
Herbal shared
52%
67%
Lavender shared
63%
51%
Fresh Spicy shared
61%
61%
61%
Woody shared
54%
60%
55%
51%

Performance

Le Male Essence de Parfum 1775 Monarch For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Male Essence de Parfum

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.

1775 Monarch For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and aromatic, amber-forward profile make it too rich for casual office wear but perfect for dates where a closer, inviting scent is desired. The balance of freshness and warmth allows for versatile casual use, but its amber depth might be a bit much for very formal or sporty settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, leather, lavender

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Male Essence de Parfum Parfum
1775 Monarch For Men EDT
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