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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as masculine
Le Male Elixir
The quiet moment before the lights dim in an intimate setting, where warm honeyed notes create a cocoon of indulgence.
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Le Male ElixirMid-range · $40–100
57%Similar accords, often for lessThe Kingdom For Men · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2023 by Jean Paul Gaultier, Le Male Elixir is a sweet gourmand-oriental fougère that stands as a bold flanker to the iconic Le Male line. Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch, this composition opens with aromatic lavender and mint before diving into a heart of honey and vanilla, balanced by tonka bean and tobacco. The result is an intense and polarizing scent, one that enthusiasts often caution against as a safe 'blind buy' due to its strong sweetness and intensity. Despite the reservations, Le Male Elixir captures the brand's signature irreverence and inclusivity, offering a rich and indulgent experience.
Due to its strong intensity and sweetness, Le Male Elixir is best worn sparingly. One or two sprays are enough to ensure that the initial sweetness gives way to the deeper tobacco and tonka bean notes as the day progresses.
Fig. 01 — Le Male Elixir, Jean Paul Gaultier
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Quentin Bisch
The young virtuosoQuentin Bisch is a rising star at Givaudan whose precocious talent has already produced several critically acclaimed fragrances.
The Le Male line
57 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
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What people
are saying.
A community favourite: loved by 70%, disliked or hated by 6%.