Le Male

Fresh, sweet and timeless. Inspired by the Jean Paul Gaultier men's classic.

Mint and lavender open fresh and clean; vanilla then makes it soft and instantly recognisable. For decades one of the most-worn men's fragrances in the world — there is a reason for that.

How it develops

The first minutes are cool and herbal: mint gives freshness, lavender keeps it clean and a little old-fashioned-elegant, like a shaving soap from years ago. Then comes the sweetness. Vanilla slowly takes the lead and makes it round, warm and skin-like — the part people recognise without knowing the name. It begins fresh and ends soft.

Who it's for, and when

Wearable everywhere, all year round. A safe choice that never lands badly — at the office, at a party, as a gift. Want the same sweetness but more intense for the evening, see J-120. Looking for something fresher without vanilla, S-50 is the logical step.

How to wear it

Two to three sprays on neck and wrists, on moisturised skin. Don't rub — it breaks down the fragrance molecules. For a long evening, one spray on your clothing helps, where the vanilla lasts considerably longer.