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Le Male and A*Men

What matters most to you?

Your answers sharpen what we pick for you.

Jean Paul GaultierLe MaleSmelled it?
MuglerA*MenSmelled it?

How they smell

What do they smell like?

Le Male smells of lavender, herbs and vanilla; A*Men smells of coffee & cocoa, damp earth and burnt sugar.

Le Malelavender · herbs · vanilla · crisp
A*Mencoffee & cocoa · damp earth · burnt sugar · sweet · dense

Wearers who know both say

“If you like Le Male and XS you might like it. It’s sweet and salty with patchouli mixed in.”

Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023 · 1 vote

How they wear

Which lasts longest?

Both last longest: a work day.

Le MaleA work day 6–9 hours
A*MenA work day 6–9 hours

Which will others notice?

A*Men carries furthest: across a room.

Le MaleSomeone beside you arm’s length
A*MenAcross a room across a room

When do they suit?

Le Male: the office, every day and going out, in spring, fall and winter; A*Men: the office, every day and date nights, in fall and winter.

Le MaleOfficeEvery dayGoing outSpringFallWinter
A*MenOfficeEvery dayDate nightsFallWinter

Cost, and who they suit

Which costs least to wear?

A*Men, at about 10¢ a spray. Le Male costs about the same.

Le Male11¢ a spray $132 for 125 ml
A*Men10¢ a spray $98 for 100 ml

Who do they suit?

Le Male suits men of any age; A*Men suits men and women of any age.

Le MaleMen of any age
A*MenMen and women of any age

Which would you reach for?