Released
1995
Concentration
Eau de Toilette
House from
France
Retail
$132 / 125ml
Rated
4/5
How it moves
The first breath is mint, lavender and cardamom, and it is loud about it. Then the heart turns up — cinnamon, cumin and orange blossom — and the whole thing slows down. What is left hours later is vanilla, tonka and sandalwood, and that is the part people follow you for.
What wearers say
4 out of 5 across 25,000 ratings — well loved, and not quietly.
- Iconic for its lavender-vanilla-mint 'barbershop' accord; described as sweet, clean, and comforting with real nostalgic appeal.
- A long-standing strong performer, with good longevity and projection that reviewers say holds up across a full day or night.
- Seen as a versatile cold-weather and casual signature; critics note it is dated, everywhere, and reformulated softer over the years.
Who made it
Francis Kurkdjian composed it in 1995, for Jean Paul Gaultier in France. Gaultier's sailor-torso icon — a lavender-vanilla 'barbershop' that defined masculine sweetness in the '90s.
Wear it with
- Bleu de Chanel EDPFresh bergamot and woods make it confident and versatile
- JPG Le BeauCoconut freshness in a 3:1 ratio brightens for summer
- Zara Vibrant LeatherFruity-leather modern layer adds a cozy, magnetic edge
Wear it for less
There are 17 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $19 — $113 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
- 01
Beard OilThe Dupe Spot 30ml $19 −$113 - 02 L Le MalePalermo Perfumes $23 −$109
- 03
The GentlemanALT Fragrances 60ml $29 −$103 - 04
Glacier Le NoirMaison Alhambra $30 −$102 - 05
Glacier Pour HommeMaison Alhambra $30 −$102 - 06 N NaplesNoted Aromas 100ml $33 −$99
- 07
Error 404The Dua Brand $33 −$99 - 08
547Blossom Perfumery 100ml $34 −$98 - 09
Le MaleThe Dupe Spot 100ml $36 −$96 - 10
Sailor's HeartTrue Scents $36 −$96 - 11
Origin StoryScent Labz $37 −$95 - 12
The TempestÀerre $39 −$93 - 13
Bad ManScentual Obsessions 30ml $40 −$92 - 14
The KingdomLattafa 100ml $42 −$90 - 15
Club de Nuit Lionheart ManArmaf $50 −$82 - 16
ResilienceAromaPassions 100ml $69 −$63 - 17
French NoblemanPerfume Parlour 120ml $99 −$33
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- What smells like Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male?
- We list 17 bottles built to smell like it, including Beard Oil by The Dupe Spot, Le Male by Palermo Perfumes, The Gentleman by ALT Fragrances and Glacier Le Noir by Maison Alhambra.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male?
- Beard Oil by The Dupe Spot, at $19 for 30ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male is listed at $132 for 125ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $19 to $99.
- Who made Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male?
- It was composed by Francis Kurkdjian, released in 1995 for Jean Paul Gaultier.