Is Zara Night Pour Homme III a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male In The Navy?
Le Male In The Navy EDT
Jean Paul Gaultier by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, Quentin Bisch Original Favourite
Le Male In The Navy EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Night Pour Homme III EDP
Zara's Night Pour Homme III and JPG's Le Male In The Navy share aromatic, amber, and fresh spicy traits, but diverge in character. Night Pour Homme III is a warm, subtly sensual amber and spice scent that exudes quiet confidence. Le Male In The Navy, however, is fresher and more marine-focused, with a vanilla mint edge that some find appealing and others liken to toothpaste. The Zara is more versatile and refined, while the JPG aims for a bolder, fresher statement, though its performance is inconsistent. Choose based on your preference for warm subtlety versus fresh boldness.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Le Male In The Navy
- Night Pour Homme III
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a versatile and affordable amber fragrance.
- You prefer warm spices and subtle sensuality.
- You want a more mature and refined scent profile.
- You like a fragrance that punches above its price point.
- You want a fresh, marine-inspired fragrance.
- You enjoy a prominent vanilla and mint accord.
- You prefer a bolder, more attention-grabbing scent.
- You want a fragrance for warmer weather.
This one's a bit of a mixed bag. Some love its fresh, marine take, others call it a vanilla mint toothpaste, akin to Versace Eros but less in-your-face. It's a decent warm-weather choice, but the performance divides opinion.
A quietly magnetic aromatic amber with warm spices and woods, Night Pour Homme III punches above its price. Not a loud crowd-pleaser, but a versatile, subtly sensual choice for the modern man.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, aquatic, and aromatic profile makes it ideal for casual and sport settings, especially in warm weather. While some find it office-appropriate due to its moderate sillage, the sweetness and marine notes might be too much for formal events.
Seasons
Amber, warm spices and woods give weight for cooler weather, while citrus and aromatic top notes allow versatility into spring. It's strongest in fall and winter but can work on crisp spring days.
Occasions
Balanced projection, moderate boldness and warm aromatic character make it ideal for date nights and casual wear. It can suit the office if applied lightly but is not suited for sporty situations.
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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambergris and mint
Where to buy
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