Is Oakcha Kalahari a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum?

Kalahari Extrait

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Le Male Le Parfum Eau de Parfum bottle Le Male Le Parfum EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Kalahari Extrait bottle Kalahari Extrait
$73.95+ tax from
2.5 fl oz (75 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $21.75/fl oz (4.2 fl oz (125 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Male Le Parfum EDP
A magnetic fusion of spicy cardamom, powdery lavender, and creamy vanilla, Le Male Le Parfum modernizes the classic DNA into a bold, sensual signature with impressive projection. Unapologetically warm, sweet, and charismatic.
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Our Verdict - Kalahari Extrait
A warm aromatic spice: bold cardamom, smooth lavender and iris, then a vanilla, amber and wood base. Polished, comforting and suited to day-to-night wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Le Male Le Parfum EDP A Kalahari Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Male Le Parfum EDP
Kalahari Extrait

Notes

Le Male Le Parfum
Kalahari
Shared Notes
Cardamom Cardamom 100% vs 100%
Lavender Lavender 51% vs 57%
Iris Iris 48% vs 42%
Vanilla Vanilla 38% vs 40%
Amber Amber 33% vs 32%
Woody Notes Woody Notes 28% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Cardamom Cardamom 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Lavender Lavender 51% vs 57%
Iris Iris 48% vs 42%
Shared Notes
Vanilla Vanilla 38% vs 40%
Amber Amber 33% vs 32%
Woody Notes Woody Notes 28% vs 27%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Le Male Le Parfum Kalahari
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Male Le Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The deep vanilla, amber, and spicy cardamom make this ideal for cold or transitional weather, where its warmth and richness shine. It's too dense and sweet for most summer days but performs beautifully in fall and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its bold, sensual character and strong projection make it a standout for evening, dates, and formal events, while the sweetness and powdery elements also suit smart-casual settings. Too opulent and attention-grabbing for the gym or hot weather.

Kalahari

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Cardamom, vanilla and amber are warm and cosy, which suits autumn and winter best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Smooth and polished, it works for the office, dates and dinners, and is easy for day-to-night wear.

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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cardamom, Vanilla, Amber

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Le Male Le Parfum EDP
Kalahari Extrait

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