Le Mâle Le Parfum Jean Paul Gaultier 2020

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Ranked 9 in Men's Perfume

8.4 / 10 4426 Ratings

A popular perfume by Jean Paul Gaultier for men, released in 2020. The scent is sweet-spicy. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by Puig.
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Main accords

Sweet

Spicy

Powdery

Oriental

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cardamom

Heart Notes

Iris

Lavender

Base Notes

Vanilla

Oriental woods

Perfumers

Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, Quentin Bisch, Louise Turner

Ratings

Scent

8.44426 Ratings

Longevity

8.14214 Ratings

Sillage

7.74187 Ratings

Bottle

8.34200 Ratings

Value for money

8.23772 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone, last update on 08/16/2025.

Interesting Facts

The advertising campaign was photographed by Fede Delibes.

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Reviews

147 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/14/2022

8
Pricing 9
Bottle 7
Sillage 9
Longevity 10
Scent

Spiff
8 Reviews

Spiff

Very helpful Review 7

Fool's Gold

Disclaimer - I'm the fool and Le Parfum is gold for me.

For serious fragrance enthusiasts this is probably nothing special - a mainstream release with nothing new. For my untrained and not very selective nose, this is something special and one of my favorites.

I also own Ultra Male and Le Male Essence and while I love both, this one has now carved a special place in my heart.

Starts off with a bang - a strong spicy opening. After some 30 minutes it gets closer to the skin, the spices fade out though they do not disappear. The traditional Le Male lavender-vanilla combo grows stronger and comes to the foreground accompanied by a pinch of iris.

The late dry-down is mostly the lavender and vanilla but with a touch of the spices and iris. Darker than the original Le Male but, just like Ultra and Essence, clearly inheriting its original DNA.

Longevity is very good, projection is moderate at most, sillage is lovely - I get whiffs of it throughout the day that put a smile on my face every time.

Versatility is also very good. After 30-60 minutes projection is low and despite the darker nature of the beast, I find it appropriate for most occasions at any time in any weather except hot days. Having said that, it will most definitely be at its best for nocturnal use. As far as age goes, I find it fun enough for younger guys and classy enough for more experienced gentlemen.

12/27/2022

8
Pricing 9
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Shafkat82
22 Reviews

Shafkat82

Helpful Review 4

Compliment Magnet ! Reallly ....!!!

Yes , This is really a solid designer Release . Its sweet , spicy ( Cardamom mostly) & sexy lavender & IRIS with vanilla dry down . Its not a complex fragrance but The way they blends notes altogether is very awesome . The fact is Its noticeable & aggressive ( In a good way) , I meant I got several compliments from colleagues even from my wife . Its not overly sweet and also not overly spicy ( cardamom) just right amount and may be leather in dry down made it very attractive . And last of all Its long lasting and very good strong sillage .Quinton Bisch is one of my favorite perfumer and he done it once again .

Please Try before buy if you are in Budget otherwise its a must buy ...

02/09/2022

10
Pricing 10
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 10
Scent

Soufianov
8 Reviews

Soufianov

Helpful Review 4

Excellent longevity and sillage

This one is the best of the Le Male line from Jean Paul Gaultier. So masculine, very sexy and seductive fragrance.
Le Male Le Parfum is a great blind buy if you want something masculine, warm and powdery, If you Love Ultra Male then I think you will Love Le Male Le Parfum.
Perfect for cold weather and especially in the night.

02/19/2025

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 8
Sillage 9
Longevity 8
Scent

DAVID043329
38 Reviews

DAVID043329

Helpful Review 3

THE Mâle Le Parfum

Many claim that this is Jean Paul Gaultier's best fragrance ever. And I think I agree. But I also agree with @eaudekmak in his review just below saying that it is overrated/overhyped.

But first, you should know that this is a very mass-appealing, simple, sweet fragrance. It opens up with a very prominent, high-quality lavender and iris. The cardamom aids in warming things up, giving it that sort of soothing, slightly cozy feel, but it's not enough to overpower the lavender and iris. In fact, these two notes make pretty much 70% of the overall smell across the wearing (at least on my skin).

As time passes and it settles, the vanilla pushes through and sweetens things up, along with some woody notes, which just strikes the right balance between sweetness and the freshness of the lavender. It's not too sweet, overall, which I like. And... that's pretty much it. It's a little linear, and quite simple, yet it is masterfully-crafted, mature, and there's a very very low chance that you won't like it.

In terms of longevity, I have no complaints. It lasts for a very solid 8 hours on my skin, while projection is pretty strong for the first 4-5 hours, after which the silage settles down quite substantially. 4, maybe 5 sprays seems the sweet spot for me.

Certainly enough, it's a winter/autumn fragrance, and I think it is versatile enough that you could wear quite literally anywhere. From a daily-wear, work or maybe even school, to parties, clubs, or dressed-up events.

But back to my initial point, although this is an excellent, mass-appealing, likeable fragrance that is worth of recommendations over recommendations, it is quite overhyped online. That gave me huge expectations for it, and when I finally got to smell it, I was let down. Not because it doesn't smell good, but because I got carried by the hype, expecting some extremely unique and niche-level scent. So be aware of that, so that you don't end up a little disappointed. Nevertheless, this is still a fantastic fragrance with excellent longevity (although some newer batches do seem to not perform as well) which I'm surely going to buy a full bottle of as soon as I can. Its consistency and simpleness just buy me over - blind-buy worthy for sure. Just be aware of the influencers who overhype Le Mâle Le Parfum excessively.

Overall Rating: 8.2/10

12/23/2024

Yahsai
21 Reviews

Yahsai

5

A mass appeal monster

As soon as you spray this perfume, you’ll notice a sweet, warm, and spicy burst of cardamom, mixed with a light powdery iris and creamy vanilla. The powdery feeling isn’t too strong, so it’s easy to enjoy—way softer than perfumes like Prada L’Homme or Dior DHI. The iris note is faint and not very noticeable unless you’re paying attention.

The fragrance blends the top, middle, and base notes so smoothly that it feels like one perfect mix. The vanilla adds a gourmand sweetness, while the lavender gives it a fresh and clean vibe.

The main stars of this perfume are vanilla, cardamom, and lavender. If you’ve smelled other Jean Paul Gaultier scents, you’ll recognize their signature style right away. Some people might find it a bit repetitive, but if you’re new to fragrances, this is an amazing pick. It’s great for cold weather, air-conditioned spaces, and even the office. It’s crowd-pleasing, easy to wear, and well-made!

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