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Which Should You Buy?
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male (1995) - the Francis Kurkdjian lavender-vanilla fougere that became one of the defining masculine signatures of the late 1990s, here translated into a lavender-mint opening over cinnamon and a vanilla-tonka close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime and evening masculine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male (1995) - lavender, cinnamon and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 9% |
| Floral | 13% | 14% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 8% | 8% |
| Sweet | 30% | 29% |
| Warm | 30% | 29% |
| Woody | 7% | 7% |
| Earthy | 6% | 6% |
| Animalic | 5% | 5% |
| Fresh | 18% | 19% |
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Lavender-vanilla fougere structure works year-round; strongest in autumn and winter with the sweet base.
Occasions
Iconic lavender-vanilla masculine fits date, casual, office and formal evening contexts. Less for sport.
Seasons
Lavender-vanilla-tonka versatile across seasons.
Occasions
Date, casual, club.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Lavender, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Lavender, Mint notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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