CardamomOpens with
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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as masculine
Le Male Essence de Parfum
The quiet intensity of an office late in the evening — where the crispness of a fresh cup of coffee meets the lingering warmth of leather-bound books.
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Le Male Essence de ParfumMid-range · $40–100
62%Similar accords, often for lessHabik For Men · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 and crafted by perfumer Quentin Bisch, Le Male Essence de Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier is a bold statement of sophistication and warmth. The fragrance opens with the freshness of bergamot and artemisia, followed by cardamom and pepper that introduce an invigorating spiciness. As it settles into its heart, lavender and sage offer a soothing contrast to the initial vibrancy. The base notes of leather, vanilla, amberwood, and musk create an enveloping warmth, grounding the composition with a rich, animalic depth.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points, and let it settle for about five minutes before heading out. The spicy top notes will fade within an hour, but the warm base notes will linger throughout the day, making this fragrance ideal for a professional setting.
Fig. 01 — Le Male Essence de Parfum, 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
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Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
More from the house · founded 1992 · France
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The originalLe Male Essence de ParfumJean Paul Gaultier · Mid-range · $40–100Lattafa Perfumes · 2025Habik For MenShares 6 of its 12 notesunder $40★ 4.07 (1,130)
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 11%.