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Le Male and Le Male Le Parfum

What matters most to you?

Your answers sharpen what we pick for you.

Jean Paul GaultierLe MaleSmelled it?
Jean Paul GaultierLe Male Le ParfumSmelled it?

How they smell

What do they smell like?

Le Male smells of lavender, herbs and vanilla; Le Male Le Parfum smells of lavender, powder and vanilla.

Le Malelavender · herbs · vanilla · crisp
Le Male Le Parfumlavender · powder · vanilla · warm · sweet

Wearers who know both say

“I actually get much better performance from the original le male tbh”

Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2025 · 2 votes

How they wear

Which lasts longest?

Le Male lasts longest: a work day.

Le MaleA work day 6–9 hours
Le Male Le ParfumHalf a work day 4–6 hours

Which will others notice?

Le Male carries furthest: someone beside you.

Le MaleSomeone beside you arm’s length
Le Male Le ParfumOnly up close close to the skin

When do they suit?

Le Male: the office, every day and going out, in spring, fall and winter; Le Male Le Parfum: date nights, going out and special occasions, in fall and winter.

Le MaleOfficeEvery dayGoing outSpringFallWinter
Le Male Le ParfumDate nightsGoing outSpecial occasionsFallWinter

Cost, and who they suit

Which costs least to wear?

Le Male, at about 11¢ a spray. Le Male Le Parfum costs about the same.

Le Male11¢ a spray $132 for 125 ml
Le Male Le Parfum13¢ a spray $160 for 125 ml

Who do they suit?

Le Male suits men of any age; Le Male Le Parfum suits older men.

Le MaleMen of any age
Le Male Le ParfumOlder men

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