Le Male Le Parfum
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Man Intrinsic
ScentArt
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.
Man Intrinsic follows Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Essence de Parfum, the broader-shouldered, leathery take on the classic. The cardamom-pepper opening over balanced leather, lavender and vanilla reads recognisably, though the dupe flattens the well-proportioned blend and fades faster than the original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 7% |
| Floral | 16% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 8% | 15% |
| Sweet | 24% | 20% |
| Warm | 34% | 33% |
| Woody | 13% | 7% |
| Earthy | 9% | 7% |
| Animalic | 2% | 14% |
| Fresh | 15% | 15% |
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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
The sweet-leathery aromatic warmth leans to autumn, winter and milder spring days over summer heat.
Occasions
Balanced and refined, it works for office, dates, evenings and casual wear; modest projection keeps it easy.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Vanilla, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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