Le Male dupes and clones
The closest Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male clone we list is The Kingdom by Lattafa at about $45, against $95 for the original — a $50 difference, ranked by community-cited similarity rather than our own opinion. Below: all 3 clones (lavender, vanilla, mint, fresh spicy) with prices, longevity and honest notes.
Last reviewed August 2026.
Short answer: each clone below is a community-cited match for Le Male’s lavender, vanilla, mint, fresh spicy profile (Le Male’s own notes — top: mint, lavender, bergamot; heart: cinnamon, orange blossom, cumin; base: vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood). Which to choose:
- The Kingdom by Lattafa (closest match, longest lasting, ~88% community-rated similarity, 8-10h): community-cited close match to the Le Male Elixir flanker's tobacco-vanilla; sweeter than the classic.
- Club de Nuit Lionheart Man by Armaf (~85% community-rated similarity, 7-9h): inspired by the Elixir DNA with a mintier opening and heavy projection.
- Glacier Le Noir by Maison Alhambra (~85% community-rated similarity, 7-9h): cardamom-lavender-vanilla profile widely cited as tracking the Le Male Le Parfum flanker.
Le Male is a men’s fragrance from Jean Paul Gaultier, built around lavender, vanilla, mint, fresh spicy. Its note breakdown reads top: mint, lavender, bergamot, cardamom; heart: cinnamon, orange blossom, cumin, caraway; base: vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, amber. At about $95 it is one of the more cloned scents in the hobby, which is exactly why so many budget houses have taken a run at it.
The 3 best Le Male clones, ranked
| Clone | House | Match | Price | Longevity | Notes | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingdom | Lattafa | 88 | ~$44.99 / 100ml at lattafa-usa.com, checked 2026-09-27 | 8-10h | community-cited close match to the Le Male Elixir flanker's tobacco-vanilla; sweeter than the classic | Shop › |
| Club de Nuit Lionheart Man | Armaf | 85 | no maker price on file | 7-9h | inspired by the Elixir DNA with a mintier opening and heavy projection | Shop › |
| Glacier Le Noir | Maison Alhambra | 85 | no maker price on file | 7-9h | cardamom-lavender-vanilla profile widely cited as tracking the Le Male Le Parfum flanker | Shop › |
Amazon is often cheaper; see the current price there. The prices above are the maker’s own (or an established retailer’s), with the store and the day we read them. A price older than 30 days is taken off rather than shown, and a dupe we could not price from a non-Amazon source shows none.
How much you save
The original runs about $95 for 125ml. The cheapest community-cited clone, The Kingdom by Lattafa, is about $44.99 — roughly 53% less. Per millilitre that is about $0.76 down to $0.45. Skin chemistry decides the last 10%, so sample before you commit to a full bottle.
Try it yourself
Open Le Male in the dupe finder to see every clone side by side with similarity, longevity and an “if you like this, try…” trail into adjacent fragrances. New here? Read clone houses explained first.
FAQ
What is the closest dupe to Le Male?
The most-cited Le Male clone is The Kingdom by Lattafa, rated around 88% similar by the community, at roughly $44.99.
Which Le Male clone should I choose?
All of these are community-cited matches for the lavender, vanilla, mint, fresh spicy profile. The Kingdom by Lattafa (closest match, longest lasting), ~88% similar: community-cited close match to the Le Male Elixir flanker's tobacco-vanilla; sweeter than the classic. Club de Nuit Lionheart Man by Armaf, ~85% similar: inspired by the Elixir DNA with a mintier opening and heavy projection. Glacier Le Noir by Maison Alhambra, ~85% similar: cardamom-lavender-vanilla profile widely cited as tracking the Le Male Le Parfum flanker.
Is there a cheap Le Male dupe?
Yes. The Kingdom by Lattafa is about $44.99 for 100ml, one of the most affordable Le Male alternatives that still tracks the original.
Are Le Male dupes legal?
Yes. Every alternative listed here is a legal, independently-branded fragrance inspired by the original — not a counterfeit. They reinterpret the scent; they do not copy branding.
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