Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT

Description

A cult-classic masculine fougère that turned a minty-vanilla skin scent into one of the best-selling men's fragrances of all time.

Created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian for Jean Paul Gaultier and released in 1995, Le Male Eau de Toilette is built on contrasts: a cool, shaved-clean blast of mint, lavender and cardamom melting into a warm, sweet vanilla-and-tonka heart. Reviewers consistently describe it as smooth, comforting and unmistakably recognizable, the kind of scent that reads as effortlessly attractive rather than aggressive.

Scent Character

• Fresh: 23%
• Woody: 23%
• Sweet: 23%
• Floral: 15%
• Spicy: 15%

Translation: an aromatic mint-and-lavender opening cooled by cardamom, settling into a creamy, gently spiced vanilla-tonka warmth over soft woods. Clean up top, cozy and skin-like underneath.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot, Artemisia

Heart: Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Caraway

Base: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar

Performance

Longevity: Moderate. Expect roughly 5–7 hours on skin, typical for a well-made EDT.
Sillage: Moderate. Projects nicely in the first couple of hours, then settles closer to the skin.
Projection: Pleasant and approachable rather than a room-filling beast; reviewers call it a great everyday and night-out scent without going "nuclear" on performance.

Best Occasions & Season

Occasions: Everyday wear and Night Out.
Seasons: Best in Fall, Spring and Winter. The sweet, warm drydown shines in cooler weather.
Gender: Marketed for men, though its clean-sweet character wears easily as a unisex comfort scent.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Toilette
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
House: Jean Paul Gaultier (France)
Year: 1995

Try Before You Commit

Sample the real thing before buying a full bottle. In-stock decants of authentic Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT:

• 1 mL Sample: $3.99
• 5 mL Sample: $14.99
• 10 mL Sample: $21.99

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FAQ

Is this the authentic Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male?
Yes: 100% genuine fragrance, decanted from authentic bottles verified for authenticity.

How long does Le Male EDT last?
Moderate longevity, generally around 5–7 hours on skin with comfortable projection in the first few hours.

What does Le Male smell like?
A fresh mint-lavender-cardamom opening over a warm, sweet vanilla and tonka bean base: clean on top, cozy underneath.

Which sample size should I start with?
The 1 mL ($3.99) is perfect for a single test wear; the 5 mL ($14.99) gives you several wears to live with it across different days.