Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette

Le Male Eau de Toilette is a men’s Eau de Toilette from the designer house Jean Paul Gaultier. Its Parfumo pyramid opens with lavender, mint, cardamom, bergamot and tarragon, moves to cinnamon, neroli and caraway and settles on tonka bean, vanilla, amber notes, sandalwood and cedar. Released in 1995, composed by Francis Kurkdjian.

Le Male Eau de Toilette at a glance

• Fragrance style: aromatic fougère.
• Best for: everyday wear and evenings out.
• Recommended seasons: spring, autumn and winter.
• Character: warm, sweet and enveloping.

What does Le Male Eau de Toilette smell like?

The opening brings lavender, mint, cardamom, bergamot and tarragon.

The heart develops around cinnamon, neroli and caraway.

The base settles on tonka bean, vanilla, amber notes, sandalwood and cedar, which shape the drydown.

This is our reading of the composition as documented below, not a wear test: how it behaves on your skin is something only sampling will tell you.

Where these notes come from

The pyramid shown comes from Parfumo, a third-party database, which credits Francis Kurkdjian. We have not added notes that the database does not list.

Choosing the right version

This page covers only Le Male Eau de Toilette by Jean Paul Gaultier; its Parfumo scores belong to this fragrance alone.

Performance and projection

The longevity and projection scores on this profile are Parfumo community ratings for this exact concentration, checked on 3 November 2026 — not a SCENTIVOIRE skin test. Parfumo publishes no versatility score, so we show none. Your skin, dose and climate will change the result.

Longevity

Parfumo members rate longevity 7.6/10 (4,385 ratings).

Projection

Parfumo members rate sillage 7.4/10 (4,305 ratings).

Versatility

Parfumo publishes no versatility score, so this profile shows none rather than an estimate. The season suggestions below are guidance, not a score.

Best seasons to wear it

• Spring: the notes work well on mild days.
• Summer: can feel heavy in the heat; apply lightly.
• Autumn: a natural fit for cooler days.
• Winter: its warmth suits cold weather.

These are editorial selection suggestions, not seasonal scores.

Who is it for?

Choose Le Male if you enjoy a aromatic fougère profile built on lavender, cinnamon and tonka bean. Skip it if this style is not for you.

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Where to buy Le Male Eau de Toilette and price

On 3 November 2026 we checked our affiliate retailers. Notino Spain listed 40 ml at €71.00, 75 ml at €93.00, 125 ml at €126.00 and 200 ml at €165.00; Notino Denmark listed 40 ml at DKK 445.00, 75 ml at DKK 525.00, 125 ml at DKK 689.00 and 200 ml at DKK 845.00; Brasty (Croatia) listed 40 ml at €37.04, 75 ml at €58.19, 125 ml at €67.20 and 200 ml at €107.82; Notino Portugal listed 40 ml at €56.90, 75 ml at €71.50, 125 ml at €94.50 and 200 ml at €120.00; Brasty (Slovenia) listed 40 ml at €36.15, 75 ml at €56.80, 125 ml at €65.58 and 200 ml at €105.23. Everything listed was in stock at our check. We show only affiliate partners, linked through CJ; these links may earn SCENTIVOIRE a commission at no extra cost to you, and offers are never ranked by commission. Prices and stock change often: confirm them on the retailer’s page.