Le Mâle in the Navy Jean Paul Gaultier 2018
5
This one isn’t the best
But it isn’t the worst either. For me, it feels like Invictus got a few shots of testosterone kicked into it. It’s got a similar “bubble gummy” vibe, but it’s a hair more masculine, and a tad more mature. You can definitely feel the similarities, but it’s a bit quieter on how it resonates.
While the projection isn’t what you normally expect from a “Le Male” scent, it’s nowhere near as bad as the word on the street makes it sound. It’s definitely THERE, it’s just not quite as flamboyant as the other members of its family. Maybe a 1-2ft bubble radius. The same factors apply to the sillage trail; it resonates there, just not as loud as one would expect for something that’s similar to Invictus in aromatics. Longevity is also bludgeoned in online reviews, but it gets you 7-8 hours of life. People notice it on you when you stop smelling it. It’s probably the ambroxan fatigue kicking in. As it dries down, the bubblegum notes back off and leave a lighter, very blue, masculine base.
You can tell it’s an attempt to replicate Invictus, but it isn’t a horrible grab, especially now. I grabbed 125ml for $50; at this price it delivers “enough”. If you have an Invictus scent in your collection, you won’t need it, but if you want something more masculine and less loud, this one is something you might want to try.
While the projection isn’t what you normally expect from a “Le Male” scent, it’s nowhere near as bad as the word on the street makes it sound. It’s definitely THERE, it’s just not quite as flamboyant as the other members of its family. Maybe a 1-2ft bubble radius. The same factors apply to the sillage trail; it resonates there, just not as loud as one would expect for something that’s similar to Invictus in aromatics. Longevity is also bludgeoned in online reviews, but it gets you 7-8 hours of life. People notice it on you when you stop smelling it. It’s probably the ambroxan fatigue kicking in. As it dries down, the bubblegum notes back off and leave a lighter, very blue, masculine base.
You can tell it’s an attempt to replicate Invictus, but it isn’t a horrible grab, especially now. I grabbed 125ml for $50; at this price it delivers “enough”. If you have an Invictus scent in your collection, you won’t need it, but if you want something more masculine and less loud, this one is something you might want to try.