Fragrances inspired by Le Male Elixir Parfum
The original
Le Male Elixir
Jean Paul Gaultier
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Mint, Lavender, Tobacco
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Mint, Lavender, Tobacco
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Mint, Lavender, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds artemisia and musk
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Mint, Lavender, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops honey and tobacco
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Mint, Lavender, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops benzoin and honey
Our verdict
Le Male Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier and Habik For Men by Lattafa both offer rich, amber-infused experiences, but they stand apart in composition and target audience.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Lavender, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds amberwood and artemisia, drops benzoin and honey
Choose Habik For Men when
You are on a budget.
Our verdict
Le Male Elixir and Nitro Red share a base of amber and lavender, but diverge significantly in their overall impact.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Lavender
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops benzoin and honey
Choose Nitro Red when
You want a very loud fragrance that gets you noticed.
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Mint, Lavender, Tobacco
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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.