Le Male dupes and clones
3 community-cited clones of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male (lavender, vanilla, mint, fresh spicy), ranked by how close the fragrance community rates them — with prices, longevity and honest notes so you can keep the scent and lose the price tag.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingdom | Lattafa | 88 | ~$30 / 100ml | 8-10h | community-cited close match to the Le Male Elixir flanker's tobacco-vanilla; sweeter than the classic |
| Club de Nuit Lionheart Man | Armaf | 85 | ~$35 / 105ml | 7-9h | inspired by the Elixir DNA with a mintier opening and heavy projection |
| Glacier Le Noir | Maison Alhambra | 85 | ~$28 / 100ml | 7-9h | cardamom-lavender-vanilla profile widely cited as tracking the Le Male Le Parfum flanker |
How much you save
The original runs about $95 for 125ml. The cheapest community-cited clone, Glacier Le Noir by Maison Alhambra, is about $28 — roughly 71% less. Per millilitre that is about $0.76 down to $0.28. 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, sillage and an “if you like this, try…” trail into adjacent scents. New to these houses? 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 fragrance community, at roughly $30.
Is there a cheap Le Male dupe?
Yes. Glacier Le Noir by Maison Alhambra is about $28 for 100ml, one of the most affordable Le Male alternatives that still tracks the original.
Are Le Male clones legal?
Yes. Every alternative listed here is a legal, independently-branded fragrance inspired by the original — not a counterfeit. They reinterpret the scent profile; they do not copy branding.
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