Le Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier

Le Mâle

EDT · For Him · 1995

The iconic sailor fragrance. Lavender and mint freshen a warm mint-vanilla heart — a fougère that has never left the top ten.

Top notesthe opening
Middle notesthe heart
Base notesthe drydown

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What does Le Mâle smell like?

Le Mâle is a fragrance by Jean Paul Gaultier, dominated by fresh, spicy, gourmand accords. It opens with mint, cardamom, bergamot, settling into a base of amber, vanilla, sandalwood.

How long does Le Mâle last?

Based on 20 community ratings, 45% describe the longevity of Le Mâle as moderate, while 25% say it is weak. Longevity varies with skin chemistry, climate and how much you apply.

How strong is the sillage of Le Mâle?

45% of community votes rate the sillage of Le Mâle as moderate, with another 30% calling it close to the skin.

Is Le Mâle masculine or feminine?

The community rates Le Mâle as mostly masculine (45% of votes), though 30% consider it unisex. Fragrance has no rules — wear what you love.

What smells similar to Le Mâle?

The closest matches by accord profile are Eros by Versace (68% match), Viking by Creed (65% match), La Nuit de L'Homme by Yves Saint Laurent (62% match).

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