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EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2009 Year 2009
££ Price Tier ££
Le Male Limited Edition 2009 Eau de Toilette bottle Le Male Limited Edition 2009 EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Darley EDP
This one is a divisive topic, with many feeling it's a high-class Le Male clone that costs far too much for its performance, while others find its smooth, refined profile and barbershop freshness irresistible. Sample first, definitely. If you love the DNA, you just might love it.
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Our Verdict - Le Male Limited Edition 2009 EDT
If you're already a fan of Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male, this limited edition might not offer the revelation you're hoping for. It's pleasant enough, but don't expect a dramatic departure from the original.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Darley EDP
Le Male Limited Edition 2009 EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 45% vs 34%
Bergamot 28% vs 29%
Only in Darley
Lemon 26%
Only in Le Male Limited Edition 2009
Lavender 36%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 20% vs 25%
Orange Blossom 17% vs 46%
Only in Le Male Limited Edition 2009
Caraway 28%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 26% vs 20%
Sandalwood 20% vs 25%
Only in Le Male Limited Edition 2009
Vanilla 28% Cedar 26%

Accords

Darley Le Male Limited Edition 2009
100%
Aromatic
100%
74%
Fresh Spicy
92%
60%
Citrus
85%
84%
Woody
84%
71%
Lavender
69%
55%
Vanilla
70%
64%
Green
68%
67%
Amber
Powdery
60%
Sweet
60%
52%
Cinnamon
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
74%
92%
Citrus shared
60%
85%
Woody shared
84%
84%
Lavender shared
71%
69%
Vanilla shared
55%
70%
Green shared
64%
68%
67%
60%
60%
52%

Performance

Darley Le Male Limited Edition 2009
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Darley

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and understated profile makes it a strong contender for office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. However, weaker performance reports prevent it from being a standout for formal events, and its aromatic depth might be too much for sport.

Le Male Limited Edition 2009

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive composition make it suitable for a range of casual and semi-formal settings. While it lacks the punch for a high-intensity date night, it's versatile enough for daily wear or an evening out.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Darley EDP
Le Male Limited Edition 2009 EDT
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