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Le Male

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Nicholas Charles Fragrances Le Male is an Eau de Parfum. Le Male opens with Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom, and Mint, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, and Cumin, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Nicholas Charles Fragrances's Le Male carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Le Male dupes JPG's iconic mint-lavender-vanilla combination - the fresh mint opening lands convincingly, but the dupe's vanilla-tonka base is softer and shorter-lived than the classic original many fans still compare new batches against.
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  • Classic
  • Charismatic
  • Warm
  • Timeless
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Le Male Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A fresh-aromatic vanilla scent that works across most of the year, leaning slightly toward cooler months for the vanilla base.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

A genuine all-rounder - comfortable for the office, casual wear and date nights alike.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

This version of Le Male opens with the unmistakable fresh mint and lavender combination that made the original a modern masculine icon, joined here by bergamot and cardamom for a crisp, invigorating start. Cinnamon, orange blossom and cumin build the heart, delivering the same fresh-aromatic-oriental contrast Jean Paul Gaultier's fragrance is famous for. Vanilla, tonka bean, amber, sandalwood and cedar wood settle into a warm, sweet base that echoes the original's comforting finish, though it lacks some of its creamy richness. Community discussion around Le Male often centres on how the vintage formula outperforms newer batches, with some fans noting reduced sillage and longevity in current releases - this dupe follows that same trajectory, fading sooner and more quietly than either the classic or current Le Male. Even so, the mint-lavender-vanilla signature that made this fragrance a household name comes through clearly and enjoyably here.

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