Fragrances inspired by Le Beau Eau de Toilette
The original
Le Beau
Jean Paul Gaultier
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Le Beau
- Admirer
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Admirer by Perfume Parlour is a near-identical, budget-friendly alternative to Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Beau.
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Coconut, Bergamot, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Admirer when
You want a Le Beau-like scent on a budget.
Our verdict
Le Beau and Glacier Bold are incredibly similar, with Glacier Bold being a near-perfect dupe of Le Beau Le Parfum (not the EDT).
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Coconut, Bergamot, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Glacier Bold when
You want a Le Beau clone on a tight budget.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Coconut, Bergamot, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds amber and cinnamon
Our verdict
Kaheela Platinum aims to replicate the tropical allure of Le Beau, but falls short in refinement.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops coconut
Choose Kaheela Platinum when
You're on a tight budget.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Coconut, Bergamot, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds sandalwood
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Coconut, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds praline and vanilla, drops tonka bean
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Coconut, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds almond and biscuit, drops bergamot
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Coconut, Bergamot, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds amber and caramel
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Jean Paul Gaultier. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.