Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Parfum
Scent Profile
Performance
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Performance ratings are based on a composite of community data, multiple fragrance databases, and Venba's internal assessments. Results vary by individual — skin chemistry, pH, body temperature, and application method all influence how a fragrance wears on you.
Description
Description
Le Male Elixir Parfum takes Jean Paul Gaultier's iconic mint-and-lavender DNA and drowns it in honeyed vanilla, tobacco, and smoky benzoin for a cold-weather seducer.
Composed by perfumer Quentin Bisch for the house of Jean Paul Gaultier (France) and launched in 2023, this extrait amplifies the original Le Male's barbershop opening, then takes a sharp turn into a warm, creamy gourmand base. One reviewer sums it up as a love-it scent that “projects for about four hours, then stays close to skin the whole day.”
Scent Character
- Sweet — 57%
- Smoky-Resinous — 14%
- Floral — 14%
- Fresh — 14%
Translation: a sweet, gourmand heart of vanilla, honey, and tonka, lifted by aromatic lavender and mint and grounded in a smoky tobacco-benzoin drydown.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Lavender, Mint
Heart: Vanilla, Benzoin
Base: Honey, Tonka Bean, Tobacco
Performance
Longevity: Excellent — expect roughly 8–10+ hours, with the warm base hugging skin well into the next day.
Sillage: Strong for the first few hours, settling to a moderate, intimate trail.
Projection: Bold early projection (about 4 hours of arm's-reach presence) before it becomes a skin scent.
Best Occasions & Season
Built for Fall and Winter, and at its best in the evening or on a night out. A men's fragrance, though its cozy sweetness reads easily as unisex.
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Extrait de parfum
Perfumer: Quentin Bisch
House: Jean Paul Gaultier (France)
Released: 2023
Current Availability
The full 4.2 oz / 125 ml retail bottle is currently out of stock. In the meantime, you can experience the full fragrance through our in-stock 1mL, 5mL, and 10mL decants below — authentic juice from the same bottle, available right now.
Try Before You Commit
Sample the real fragrance before paying for a full bottle:
- 1mL Sample — $4.99
- 5mL Sample — $22.99
- 10mL Sample — $27.99
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FAQ
Is this the same as the original Le Male?
No — the Elixir Parfum is a richer, sweeter extrait flanker. It keeps the signature mint-lavender opening but dives into a honeyed vanilla, tonka, and tobacco base.
How long does it last?
Reviewers consistently report excellent longevity — around 8–10+ hours, with strong projection in the first several hours before it settles close to skin.
Is it good for warm weather?
It leans rich and sweet, so it shines most in fall and winter and on cooler evenings rather than hot summer days.
Are your samples authentic?
Yes. Every decant is poured from genuine bottles sourced through authorized distributors, so the scent and performance match the retail product exactly.