Le Male Eau de Toilette bottle Le Male
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1995 Year 2020
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Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette bottle Essentials No. 1

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Male Eau de Toilette
Irresistibly cozy and seductive, Le Male remains an icon for its creamy lavender-vanilla blend. It’s bold, warm and sweet, with a magnetic projection that defines classic masculine sensuality.
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Our Verdict - Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
A sparkling, affordable aldehydic citrus that radiates cleanliness and understated confidence. Perfect for daily wear, it brings a breezy, classic elegance without ever overwhelming the senses.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 1%
Floral 12% 4%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 12% 16%
Sweet 28% 30%
Warm 30% 17%
Woody 12% 23%
Earthy 5% 5%
Animalic 2% 0%
Fresh 19% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Male EdT
Essentials No. 1 EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 23% vs 33%
Cardamom 18% vs 33%
Only in Le Male Eau de Toilette
Lavender 23% Bergamot 18% Artemisia 17%
Only in Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
Absinth 33%
Only in Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
Tonka Bean 33% Lavender 33% Cedar 33%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 50%
Sandalwood 19% vs 50%
Only in Le Male Eau de Toilette
Tonka Bean 21% Amber 19% Cedar 18%

Accords

Le Male Eau de Toilette Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
100%
Aromatic
Aldehydic
95%
Citrus
85%
Floral
70%
60%
Green
30%
Woody
55%
Musky
50%
100%
95%
85%
70%
Green shared
60%
30%
55%
50%

Performance

Le Male Eau de Toilette Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Male Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The rich vanilla, amber, and spicy notes make this ideal for cooler weather in fall and winter, while its aromatic freshness and minty opening allow for use in spring. Summer wear is possible at night but can be cloying in high heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold sweetness and projection suit dating and nights out, while the sensual vanilla and lavender core make it approachable for casual and some semi-formal settings. Too strong and sweet for office or sport.

Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Bright aldehydic and citrus notes make this a perfect choice for spring and summer when freshness and lightness are desired. The clean musky base lets it work in early fall, but the airy profile is too light for winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft projection and clean profile suit the office and casual daytime wear. It is versatile enough for a low-key date or even post-workout freshness, but lacks the depth for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
75%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
91%
Accord
7%
Key Similarities

Both share Green accords and Mint, Cardamom notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Le Male Eau de Toilette
Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
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