Is Perfume Parlour Powerful Nobleman a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum?

Powerful Nobleman EDP

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Le Male Le Parfum Eau de Parfum bottle Le Male Le Parfum EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2020 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Powerful Nobleman Eau de Parfum bottle Powerful Nobleman EDP
$80.95+ tax from
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Where they differ

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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 - Powerful Nobleman EDP
Powerful Nobleman follows Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Le Parfum, the smoother, more elegant evolution of the classic. The prominent cardamom over powdery iris-lavender and warm vanilla reads recognisably, though the dupe flattens the sophisticated depth and fades faster than the long-lasting original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Le Male Le Parfum EDP A Powerful Nobleman EDP 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
Powerful Nobleman EDP

Notes

Le Male Le Parfum
Powerful Nobleman

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 100% vs 100%
Lavender 51% vs 48%
Iris 48% vs 51%
Vanilla 38% vs 41%
Amber 33% vs 28%
Woody Notes 28% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Lavender 51% vs 48%
Iris 48% vs 51%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 38% vs 41%
Amber 33% vs 28%
Woody Notes 28% vs 30%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Powerful Nobleman
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Powerful Nobleman

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The cardamom-iris-vanilla warmth leans to autumn, winter and milder spring days over summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Smooth and elegant, it shines for dates, evenings, office and dressier occasions; modest projection keeps it refined.

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
Powerful Nobleman EDP

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