The Fragrance SystemLe Male
Le Male is an Eau de Toilette from 1995, composed by Francis Kurkdjian, by Jean Paul Gaultier. In the layering system it plays the role of a bridge — balanced, versatile scents that connect a heavy anchor to a bright modifier. It reads as seductive, clean, playful, with strong longevity and strong projection, and is at its best for Nightlife, Date Night, Casual in mild, cold, indoor heating weather.
- Concentration Eau de Toilette
- Gender Masculine
- Longevity strong
- Projection strong
- Risk noticeable
- Density 6/10
- Released 1995
- Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian
The pyramid
Mint · Lavender · Bergamot · Cardamom · Artemisia
Cinnamon · Orange Blossom · Caraway · Cumin
Vanilla · Tonka Bean · Amber · Sandalwood · Cedar
How many sprays of Le Male?
It's lighter (Eau de Toilette) with strong projection, so the everyday range is 3–4 sprays: 3 for the office, 4 for a date, 4 for a night out.
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What to layer with Le Male
The system pairs Le Male with bottles that share its base notes and complement its role. The strongest partners from the library:
Both carry Vanilla and Tonka Bean deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Ultra Male anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.
Both carry Tonka Bean and Amber deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Fahrenheit anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.
Both carry Vanilla and Amber deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Stronger With You Intensely anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.
Both carry Tonka Bean and Vanilla deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Allure Homme ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.
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FAQ
How many sprays of Le Male should I use?
For most days, 3–4 sprays of Le Male. Lean to 3 for the office and hot weather, 4 for a night out or the cold. See the full spray guide for every scenario.
What does Le Male smell like?
Le Male opens with Mint, Lavender, Bergamot, Cardamom, Artemisia, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Caraway, Cumin, and dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar. Overall it reads seductive, clean, playful.
What can I layer with Le Male?
Strong partners include Ultra Male, Fahrenheit, Stronger With You Intensely, Allure Homme. As a bridge, Le Male works best paired with complementary roles that share base notes.
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