Head to head
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male and Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male are often compared by people choosing between the two. Le Male is a fougère fragrance and Ultra Male an amber one, and they share lavender, mint, bergamot and cinnamon. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Le Male stands apart with cardamom, cumin and orange blossom, while Ultra Male brings pear, lemon and sage. Ultra Male lasts longer (very long-lasting against long-lasting), and it also projects more (enormous against strong). Le Male is the cheaper one: about $85 against $110 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Le MaleJean Paul Gaultier | Ultra MaleJean Paul Gaultier | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $85 · 4.2 oz | $110 · 4.2 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1995 | 2015 |
| Family | Fougère, Amber | Amber, Gourmand |
| Top notes | Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot | Pear, Lavender, Mint, Bergamot, Lemon |
| Heart notes | Cinnamon, Cumin, Orange blossom | Cinnamon, Sage, Caraway |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Tonka bean, Sandalwood | Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli, Cedar |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Very long-lasting |
| Projection | Strong | Enormous |
| Best seasons | Fall, Winter | Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Date, Everyday | Date |
| Style | Seductive, Classic, Cozy | Seductive, Cozy |
Jean Paul Gaultier
$85 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère
Barbershop lavender and creamy vanilla: an amber fougère with the soul of a classic. Comforting, sensual and very nineties.
Choose Le Male if you want a lower price, a quieter scent that stays close to the skin and something better suited to warm weather.
Jean Paul Gaultier
$110 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Amber
Juicy pear and black vanilla with cinnamon. A very sweet, very loud party scent.
Choose Ultra Male if you want longer wear and stronger projection.
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Take the quizUltra Male lasts longer (very long-lasting against long-lasting), and it also projects more (enormous against strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Le Male is the cheaper one: about $85 against $110 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share lavender, mint, bergamot, cinnamon and vanilla. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer, Le Male is the better fit. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. Le Male is at its best in fall and winter, and Ultra Male in fall and winter.
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