Jean Paul Gaultier's sailor bottles hold some of the most complimented men's fragrances of recent years. Three of them are constantly compared: Le Male Elixir, Le Male Le Parfum and Le Beau Le Parfum. They share a warm, sweet DNA but go in quite different directions.
Le Male Elixir
- Opens: lavender, mint
- Heart: vanilla, benzoin
- Dries down: honey, tonka bean, tobacco
The sweetest and loudest of the three. Classic Le Male lavender and mint, then a thick, honeyed base of tonka and tobacco. A night-out fragrance built to be noticed.
Le Male Le Parfum
- Opens: cardamom
- Heart: lavender, iris
- Dries down: vanilla, oriental notes, woody notes
More refined. Cardamom replaces the mint, iris makes the lavender powdery and elegant, and the vanilla is smoother and less sweet. It suits the office, formal evenings and anyone who finds the Elixir too much.
Le Beau Le Parfum
- Opens: pineapple, iris, ginger, cypress
- Heart: coconut, woody notes
- Dries down: tonka bean, sandalwood, amber, ambergris
The tropical one: pineapple and coconut over tonka and sandalwood. Sweet and sunny, and the most versatile of the three for warm weather.
Which to choose
| If you want… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Maximum compliments on a night out | Le Male Elixir |
| Elegant, powdery, for work and dinners | Le Male Le Parfum |
| Sweet but summery | Le Beau Le Parfum |
Questions
What is the difference between Le Male Elixir and Le Male Le Parfum?
Elixir is sweeter and louder, with honey and tobacco; Le Parfum is more refined, with cardamom, iris and a smoother vanilla.
Which JPG is best for summer?
Le Beau Le Parfum. Pineapple and coconut keep it bright in the heat.
Are these decants original?
Yes. Each is poured in Cairo from an original Jean Paul Gaultier bottle when you order.