Is Pearl Fragrances Le Male Le Parfum a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum?
Le Male Le Parfum EDP
Jean Paul Gaultier by Louise Turner, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, Quentin Bisch Original StatementWhere they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Pearl Fragrances' Le Male Le Parfum leans into Jean Paul Gaultier's sweet cardamom-lavender-vanilla signature, pushing the vanilla even louder from the first spray. The powdery iris nuance that gives the original its refinement is barely present.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cardamom
100%
vs
68%
Lavender
51%
vs
63%
Iris
48%
vs
36%
Vanilla
38%
vs
48%
Amber
33%
vs
22%
Woody Notes
28%
Vanilla
38%
vs
48%
Amber
33%
vs
22%
Woody Notes
28%
Musk
29%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 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
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.
Seasons
A sweet, warm vanilla-oriental composition suits colder months, where its richness feels fitting rather than heavy.
Occasions
Bold and magnetic, it's built for dates and formal evenings rather than the office or gym.
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 5 of its 7 notes, including Cardamom, Vanilla, Amber
Adds bergamot and musk, drops woody notes
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