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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male opens with lavender, mint and cardamom and settles into vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. If you like it and want something in the same spirit, whether for variety, a different price or another season, these are the closest matches in our catalog.

None of them is a copy. Each one shares part of the character of Le Male and takes it somewhere slightly different, which is what makes them worth trying.

How we picked. We compared every fragrance in our catalog with Le Male by olfactory family, shared notes, style, best seasons and intensity, and kept the 6 closest. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

  1. Eros by Versace
    1

    Versace

    Eros

    $80 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère

    Icy mint and sweet vanilla in a nightclub fougère. Youthful, magnetic and with spectacular projection.

    Shares with Le Male: Mint, Tonka bean, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Mint, Green apple, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Vetiver
    Style:
    Seductive, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
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  2. 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
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    Paco Rabanne

    1 Million

    $90 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Amber

    Sweet, spicy and unashamed. Cinnamon and ambery leather in a gold bar designed to be noticed.

    Shares with Le Male: Mint, Cinnamon.

    Key notes:
    Grapefruit, Mint, Cinnamon, Leather, Amber
    Style:
    Seductive, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
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  3. A*Men by Mugler
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    Mugler

    A*Men

    $100 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Gourmand

    Coffee, caramel and tar: the first masculine gourmand. Bold, dark and with a personality that divides opinion.

    Shares with Le Male: Lavender, Mint, Bergamot, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Mint, Coffee, Caramel, Vanilla
    Style:
    Mysterious, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
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  4. Naxos by Xerjoff
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    Xerjoff

    Naxos

    $270 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Unisex · Amber

    A tribute to Sicily: lavender, golden honey and tobacco. Opulent, honeyed and impeccably made.

    Shares with Le Male: Lavender, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Tonka bean.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Bergamot, Honey, Tobacco, Tonka bean
    Style:
    Cozy, Elegant
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
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  5. Ultra Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
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    Jean Paul Gaultier

    Ultra Male

    $110 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Amber

    Juicy pear and black vanilla with cinnamon. A very sweet, very loud party scent.

    Shares with Le Male: Lavender, Mint, Bergamot, Cinnamon.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Lavender, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Amber
    Style:
    Seductive, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
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  6. Tabac Original by Mäurer & Wirtz
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    Mäurer & Wirtz

    Tabac Original

    $25 · 3.4 oz · Eau de Cologne · Men · Aromatic

    Soapy aldehydes, lavender and a warm, powdery tobacco base. The smell of a traditional German barbershop in a white ceramic bottle.

    Shares with Le Male: Bergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Aldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium, Tobacco, Musk
    Style:
    Classic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate
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Frequently asked questions

What does Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male smell like?

Barbershop lavender and creamy vanilla: an amber fougère with the soul of a classic. Comforting, sensual and very nineties.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male?

Le Male has a typical price of $85. The fragrances on this page range from $25 to $270, so check the price shown next to each one.

How do I know which one I will like?

Look at the notes each one shares with the original and at its style. If possible, try a sample or a tester before buying a full bottle, because a fragrance smells different on each person.

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