Jean-Paul-Gaultier

Le Male

for men

Le Male smells fresh and airy with vanilla and aromatic accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Le Male

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Vanilla 100%
Aromatic 100%
Fresh Spicy 76%
Lavender 75%
Warm Spicy 71%
Green 68%
Powdery 58%
Sweet 56%
Amber 55%
Cinnamon 54%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Vanilla, Aromatic, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Vanilla, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and Lavender among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.

Projection

With Vanilla, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and Lavender among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.

Overview

Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Amber Fougere fragrance for men.Le Malewas launched in 1995. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. Top notes are Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot and Artemisia; middle notes are Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Caraway; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedar.Intensive and sensible, modern, and comfortably warm, masculine and gentle... Le Male is magnetically attractive fragrance which seduces with its uniqueness; it is built on contrasts: traditional and bold, fresh and mild, strong and sensual, in one word: absolutely irresistible for women. Fresh mint is a symbol of strength; the tradition is represented by lavender; vanilla gives warmth and tenderness. The top notes are composed of mint, lavender and bergamot. The heart is composed of cinnamon, cumin, and orange blossom. The base contains vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood. It was created in 1995 by Francis Kurkdjian.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Le Male office-safe?
Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Le Male, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Le Male fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.