Le Mâle Le Parfum Jean Paul Gaultier 2020

I'm not sure about the quality of the initial bottles or batches, but the 2024 batch didn't perform well; after 4-5 hours, the fragrance was gone and it had a moderate to soft projection. Maceration/maturation or whatever did not improve it after 2-3 months.

This is one of the finest scents ever crafted.
It shares a similar style with Armani Code, particularly Armani Code Parfum but they are still very different.
Despite being entirely synthetic — something that's not hard to believe since it was created by Quentin Bisch — it has a scent that feels remarkably natural. The quality and blending are exceptional, and the price is fantastic, provided you're willing to overlook the performance issues.

I personally gifted my bottle to my younger brother, who didn't have many fragrances at the time, and I recall he really enjoyed it a lot.

It surpasses Armani Code Parfum in so many ways, yet it's significantly weaker. You should definitely give it a try and see for yourself if it's a worthy addition to your collection, at least for the scent alone.