Le Male Essence de Parfum

I'm going straight to the point; this is so beautiful and balanced it boggles my mind. I give it the highest remark. Bottle, sillage, longevity, smell, masculinity, balance, character/uniqueness, versatility. This one is a solid release that doesn't lack anything. It may be too thick for extremely hot humid weather like we have now in Sweden at the time of writing. Geared towards the non-teenager. This is going towards the direction of mature and formal. But it works just as well as a bad boy leather jacket frag for younger people in my opinion. I remember smelling this upon release curiously. It wasnt for me I thought, but it smelled delicious and new. Sometimes it's hard to recognize greatness upon initial smell. I immediately knew it was quality, but my persona needed time to adjust to the tought of me wearing this kind of fragrance. I'm a freshie. Tend to like lighter frags. This smells spicy and creamy. A bit dry. The note fo leather/suede is dominating the entire experience. It smells very natural. Some flowers going on just beneath the spicy suede, you just sense them. I tend not to like cardamom in excess. Here the cardamom is a key player but it blends in so well that it never gets too sweet. The sweetness is tickeling the nose, enticingly. Never satisfying your sweet tooth. The sweet/spicy combo is actuallt JUST right. For example, I find the legendary Spicebomb to be good but for my taste it's a little too sweet. This fragrance is NOT Le Male despite the name. It's another beast. But it's hiding, deep in the bakground. And when you let it dry down to itS final stages you kind of smell the classic Le Male again. Very subdued and very intrically infused in the new experience of how a modern man smells like. JPG is very ahead in the innovation game for designers, on par with Dior. It took some time but I bought a bottle recently for fall. The question is if it performs in the compliment section. I have no idea.

So I picked up a bottle of Le Male Essence at the duty free and have worn it for a few days. I'm still testing this fragrance, but can give some initial thoughts for those interested in buying this: 1. If you bought this thinking you would be getting yet another variation of 'Le Male' guess again. This is not the same thing. Sure, like 'Le Male' there is: cardamon, vanilla and lavender, but it is blended quite differently and has no orange blossom or mint. For those saying this fragrance isn't good because it doesn't smell like 'Le Male'.....I get it because this has the name 'Le Male' in it and has a similar bottle, but I won't rate this poorly because it is quite different. Also - how many more variations of the original can you do? 2. It is a warmer, more sensual fragrance. The cardamon is fairly prominent and gives it a 'La Nuit de L'homme' vibe to some extent. 3. It is surprisingly decent in the longevity department. I sprayed it on me 6 hours ago and can easily detect it still. It is not a 'screamer' though - projection is decent, but I don't think it is designed to project heavily or leave a big scent trail. Do I like it? Yes, but I like it for reasons others don't like it. 1. It doesn't smell like the original, and I'm OK with that. 2. It has notes in it that I like - Cardamon, lavender, leather. It also has cinnamon like the original. It is slightly sweet, but not overly sweet. Still testing, but these are my initial impressions. Edit #1 - So another full wearing today. I really do think this is a sensual fragrance. Longevity is not bad on this, but if you like your fragrances a bit 'louder' this is not for you. I like it. It's my kind of fragrance. I like fragrances like this, Armani Code Special Blend, Nuit D'Issey Parfum. All of those fragrances are nice, have a sensual, slightly darker edge to them...but not overly loud. One other comment: beautiful bottle!

This fragrance changed my thoughts on J.P. Gaultier fragrances. This is actually the first one which I don't only like, I LOVE it! I hate the original, I hate Le Beau even more because of the coconut note. But this one is hella different story! Can't help myself with this. It opens with fresh citruses, bergamont mainly but at the same time insanely sweet Not bubblegum sweet though, kinda attractively and alluringly sweet. Then it turned to like a sweet vanilla leather with seductive cinnamond and floral notes like lavender. As it dries down, it becomes more serious, masculine and musky; hints of absin even. This actually reminds me of Armani Code Profumo, they are not the same though but very similar. I also get some a hint of CH Men Privé but in sweeter way, maybe because of a leather note. On my skin, it projects like a crazyyyy beast after two first hours. Then it comes much closer to the skin but still people around me can smell me. Longevity is also great, 7 hours easily because of its heavy base notes. I sprayed it five sprays like usual and it almost killed me haha. This is not cloying as original one but it is still strong fragrance. Go easy with this one ;P Even if you can't smell it on yourself, people around you still can for example when you walk pass someone or when you give a left kiss, right kiss, they can smell you.. This is definitely for an outgoing with a huge personality and a bit childish and playful characters. It is still for a grown up and matured guy, 24yrs+.

(I have the bottle with the burgundy-colored juice.) This is a fragrance that had been on my radar for a while after I tried it in an airport. I remember liking it but couldn't recall why. Lots of users here regard it as a modernized, "mature" take on the original Le Male, so I figured I would give it a shot as a blind buy. Le Male Essence is IMO not a fragrance you can judge at first sniff. The opening is somewhat harsh with a lot going on, but when you reach the drydown, the true beauty of the fragrance comes through with a somewhat sweet, somewhat powdery leather. The lavender from the original Le Male DNA is still there, but it's far from dominant; the main notes I pick up on are cardamom (a TON of it in the opening), cinnamon, and that nice leather. What I'm still trying to pin down about Le Male Essence is its wearability. It's no doubt best suited for colder temperatures, but for what occasion? It's not as casual as the original but not as formal as, say, your average Guerlain. It's definitely a more mature take on the original Le Male, but I think there's enough sweetness and booziness in there for it to be appealing for a man in his twenties as well. Whatever the case, this is clearly a quality, well-blended fragrance with some thought put into it. It's not just another Le Male flanker; this one has its own identity and deserves the updated bottle. Performance is not an issue at all for me, as I get at least 8 hours of longevity. Give this one some time. It's a good one.

Another travesty!!!! Not this perfume, I love this perfume, but the fact I haven't written a Fragrantica review for it!!! I mean WTF is going on? Are my reviews disappearing or am I getting old an forgetting to post them? Anyway.... If you don't like the original Le Male, have no fear because this is nothing like it, but nods enough in it's direction to make you go 'ahhhh I see the thread.' A bigger more obvious nod though would be to the perfumers previous works of sparkly, cosmic, nebulae, fruity incense accords like Ganymede and Teddy, Bois Imperiale etc....etc.... but essence parfum seems to be squarely in the 'designer' realm, reining that sparkliness in somewhat and rounding off the edges with smooth, warm, spiced, lavender fougere type feel. Which as much as I love Bisch's signature style, I find it hard to wear those Barrois perfumes and such after a few hours because they are just too much, not in a bad way, they are brilliant just sort of.... emotionally draining. This however is spectacularly good, soft, wearable and was a huge suprise to me upon it's release, I mean I bought it immediately, I thought it was that good and just look at that reworked Flacon. Bravo to JPG for giving us something really meaningful in a sea of drab men's designer releases.

Burst of carmdamom and pepper in the opening. The scent settles quite soon and... And it's one of the best male perfumes I have ever smelled. I get mostly animalic leather, raw, masculine, yet still gentle. Very realistic leather so we are not talking about Bvlgari Black kind of a leathery/rubbery smell. It's accompanied by lavender, cardamom and underlined with very soft and gentle vanilla which is unlike in original Le Male far less sweeter. Deep down I get also a hinf of cinnamon and musk. All I can think of when smelling this and trying to find one word to describe it, is - sex. This is incredibly sensual, seductive. If I should picture a movie character it would Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing: that scene where he leaves Baby in his dark leather jacket, driving away in a classic American car and you know life is never gonna be the same after he leaves. I love original Le Male and I expected this to be flanker with Le Male plus something added. But I get completely new scent with only a little bit of original Le Male DNA added somewhere far in the background not to stand it in a way of a new, brilliant perfume. Fall to spring suitable for various occasions. Worthy signature scent for sure. To me 10/10.

bought 2 75ml bottles about a month ago from an old shop that SOMEHOW still had bottles in stock. 2018 batch, and considering how much i enjoy the fragrance i'd assume they're genuine. as a lavender lover and jpg enjoyer it's pretty clear this would end up as one of my favorites. opening is fairly bright and peppery, with the lavender influence being apparent from the beginning. the mids are super smoooothh, warm spicy and perfectly sweet lavender with a leathery base that isn't overly strong. as it goes on to the dry down the vanilla and amber become more and more prominent. a pleasant musk also makes it's appearance once dries down to a skin scent. this is classy and masculine and sexy and playful all at the same time. i'd happily wear this anywhere i go, though it's definitely better suited to cooler weather and for nights out. if i had to complain about anything regarding this fragrance it'd definitely be about its versatility. i initially bought two bottles of this with the intention of reselling them, though i've changed my mind since then, as i feel i'd much rather enjoy this fragrance for as long as possible instead of cashing them out. 100/10 from me.

A superb perfume, probably the best "Le Male" that you can currently buy. However, it's not the most suitable perfume for the habitual public of JPG fragrances (typically young people, avid for attention and compliments). It's less "playful" and that may cause confusion... ("Does this thing smell like... Leather? And... Sweet? OMG...") Ok, just wear it and you've got a high quality scent with a truly modern olfactory proposal: It makes a young man more interesting and seductive, and a serious man, more charismatic and appealing. Sounds good? Well, it smells fantastic. So you don't need me to tell you its notes, because you can read them, right..? What you need to know, is that it's wonderfully composed and has a beautiful interplay between them. Longevity: Easily 10h. Sillage & Projection: <2h average, the rest moderate. Lifestyle & Mood: This fragrance masterfully contrasts several concepts: manly but sweet, adult but fun, urban but refined, polite but wild, modern but traditional... You see it..? It is c.r.e.a.t.i.v.e. "Le Male Essence de Parfum" is simply what a great "designer" perfume has to be.

What a wonderful release from JPG. Following the current fad, JPG released a "parfum" flanker of their original, that is woodier & more mature. (See: Dior Homme Parfum, Bleu de Chanel Parfum..etc.) & JPG, it's a success! Le Male Essence de Parfum starts with a spicy saffron scent & a touch of woodiness & sweetness. As it fades down, vanilla, leather, & cardamom dominate to create this soft, mildly-sweet, woody, spicy smell that's just wonderful. Le Male EdP's is mature, beautiful, & attractive that it feels like it really attracts the attention of others when you wear it. I have to admit, though, that the smell is familiar. Something else I tried smell like this but I don't remember what & it didn't have the same effect on me as Le Male EdP does. JPG did it better! Know that I am not a big fan of the original Le Male nor gourmand scents in general. Le Male EdP blindsided me! I blind bought it just because I found a 7ml mini, so I added it to my cart with another order. I had no prior intention of buying it. Job well done, Quentin Bisch. I seem to like more & more of your creations.

Not really trying to hype this up more than it should or repeating the same terms said by other fellow reviewers but this truly is, the best JPG scent they have ever put out. The most unique (Not even CH Men Privé comes close to it, LMEDP was more complex, higher quality, the leather note, a hyperrealistic suede, the opulent cinnamon and the 80's - like opening. We could argue for hours on this scent, but i narrow it down to the next couple of terms: 1: Extremely expensive, just get a clone. Bozos on Ebay are asking 800 bucks for this. For that amount of money, better two bottles of Amouage, quite frankly. You're getting probably spoiled, Givaudan - composed liquid. 100 bucks or below? Maybe. 800? Not in a million years. 2: Mediocre performance on pretty much all batches other than the first formula. Seems like it has a Schiff base as well since the liquid dramatically changed in color. Unique DNA, yeah, but, mediocre - performing, synthetic - ingredient, prolly - spoiled? Just don't buy this, though i love it...

While everyone is chasing Ultra Male, Le Beau and the new Elixirs, the real ones know that JPG Essence de Parfum was the peak of the house! It is absolutely terrible that Jean Paul Gaultier discontinued this beast. Most JPG fragrances like the original or Le Beau are made for teenagers. They are sweet, they are loud, they are for the club, but Essence de Parfum? This is the version for the MAN. It takes that chiseled bottle and gives it broader shoulders and a more sophisticated, leathery soul. Look at the notes: that sharp, spicy cardamom opening mixed with a high-quality, rugged leather and a sophisticated woodiness. It’s not a bubblegum teenager scent. It’s a chiseled, masculine statement that commands respect. Its miles ahead of other scent profiles because it has depth and character. JPG, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? Bring this back! If you find this bottle with the faceted, sharp-edged torso, do not hesitate. BUY IT! It is a masterpiece of modern perfumery that we lost too soon!

For me, this is the only JPG I like enough to buy. Normally I find their fragrances way too synthetic and meant for attention seeking teenagers. This one however, is completely the opposite. An absolutely stunning, classy and versatile fragrance. The only JPG that goes with a suit. This is in the same area as CH Men Prive, but Le Male Essence absolutely blows that out of the water. It has a great depth of notes and is incredibly well blended. Great longevity and decent projection without being overpowering. My girlfriend never cares about what fragrances I wear and will rarely make comments about them, but this stuff she absolutely loves! So if she is pleased, than thats saying something for sure Its a complete shame that this is discontinued, as I believe this is JPGs best fragrance by a longshot. Hopefully they have more ones like this lined up for the future!

LeMale with a hint of Ultra Male sweetness backed with leather/cinnamon/cardamom. Very dense and sexy! As it dries down, it's a little more creamier. I'm 44 and my wife is 45.....she likes sweeter fragrances.....me, not so much. Ultra Male is a little too sweet for me and even for my wife. Essence on the other hand drives her crazy....in a good way! If you're looking for complements, this one is a safe bet. Longevity....6-8 hours....perhaps a whole work day on clothes. Projection can be at least an arms length for 1-2 hours so don't overspray. You could wear this to the office if you're daring enough but definitely not a summer/warm weather fragrance. Oh....apparently this is now released as a blue juice? I only have the purple and my thoughts above are for the purple. Not sure if there's really a difference or if it's been reformulated? Cheers!

This is one of my favorites in my collection at the moment. I’ve explored many fragrances—from designer to dupes and niche—but nothing else resonates with me quite like this one. Sure, I have other favorites, but I feel this one is particularly special to me. I absolutely love the notes and the way they blend in this fragrance. I think it’s a great choice for year-round use, and I always receive compliments when I wear it. It’s truly outstanding for me and for the people I encounter in my daily life. I really enjoy the cardamom scent and how it enhances the original DNA of Le Male, making it even better for this time. I love how it’s fresh yet spicy at the same time, offering a creative twist on the original Le Male while making it even more special. It’s so enjoyable for many people, yet it remains wonderfully simple.

I found a a 125ml bottle at a duty free in Raleigh, NC and I couldn’t pass it up. I’ve been curious about this fragrance for some time but I couldn’t find it for sale anywhere as it had been discontinued. I don’t know where this shop procured a bottle of this discontinued juice but I’m glad they had it because it’s absolutely wonderful. Sweet but not excessively sweet, smooth vanilla balanced beautifully by a spicy cardamom and pepper note and framed by a subtle animalic leather. Heavenly. The best of the Le Male line in my opinion! It lasted for about 8 hours but stayed fairly close to the skin. Performance is very similar to what you get from D&G The One EDP making this an excellent choice for date night. Shame they discontinued this cause this is the STAR of the Le Male line up! Im going to cherish this bottle.

I ordered online and received a 2018 batch (gold cap). I love this fragrance.There are definitely Le Male vibes in this with the Cardemom, Lavender and Vanilla, but I prefer this flanker. Essence de Parfum is less sweet, more aromatic, and adds a soft Leather note which I smell throughout. This makes the fragrance more mature and more modern than the original Le Male. I test longevity on a cloth handkerchief which I keep in another room so I am not constantly exposed to it and don't go noseblind. Le Male Essence de Parfum lasts 10+ hours, but does not project a lot. It is office save and very good for more intimate dates. This is perfect for Spring because after the sweet winter fragrances I enjoy wearing Aromatic, Fresh & "Outdoor-sy" fragrances like this.

I'm in love with this one! It goes in the same direction as L'Homme Ideal EDP and CH Men Prive (because of the leather), but I love this beast more than others I mentioned earlier. I'm a bit skeptical about this one before but turns out I really like it. In the beginning, it smells boozy and pleasant at the same time. It dries down to this really great le male DNA with added sweetness and warmth (cardamom), similar to La Nuit de L'Homme. It lasts super long and projects like a beast. In conclusion, it's a combination of Le Male and a bit of La Nuit de L'Homme and I really love it that I purchased a full bottle right after getting a small decant. I'm surprised it doesn't get many attention or hype.

2018 golden cap blue liquid version that also kinda looks burgundy from some angles. This is a less sweet, more leathery version of CH Men Prive, less boozy and a bit more powdery. Much more lasting power than Prive too. The leather on it also has a strong iris/incense note to it that reminds me of Dior Homme Parfum in some ways. It also reminds me of Fahrenheit Absolute in some other ways. Overall I'm pretty happy with my purchase and would be inclined to get a backup bottle sometime in the future. Honestly a great flanker. Can be worn in summer if you do just 2 sprays, it won't overwhelm you in any way. Can't wait to wear this to the pub and drink Guinness with a shot of JW Double Black.

OMG people. I blind bought this for my ex many years ago. This is the most intoxicating opulent fragrance PERIOD. SEX SEX SEX. This smells dirty, naughty, expensive, rich and like panties are going to fall. It suited my ex's skin so well, I thought this one was made for him. It lasts for days even on the skin, leaves a huge trail. Heavy, deffinately for winter or night. Girls were literally stopping us on the street when we were tigether to askwhat fragrance is he wearing. I dont know a single flanker but this one - its phenomenal. It has a not that reminds of the JPG Classique, which is a fvourite of mine when it comes to sexy female fragrance nad it ties them to the same smell kinda.

I recently got a 2016 bottle from an auction and this scent was a very nice surprise. It is by far the most "odd" Le Male and is far away from the OG. For me that is a plus because the OG is not one of my favorite scents. Essence is a interesting take on the leather note and I also get a cherry-vibe from it as mentioned in one of the reviews below. The silage is moderate, this is a scent for yourself and people that come in close but it has a pretty good longevity I would say. I get around 6-8 hours from it. To bad it is discontinued but if you can find it at a reasonable price on an auction it is worth buying, I paid around 60 USD/55 EUR for an almost full 75ml bottle.

Goofy bottle aside, Essence is IMO the best JPG ever released. I agree with a some of the reviews below in that it doesn’t last. I bought mine new in around 2017 and it didn’t last, either. Fast forward to today and I get close to 24 hours longevity. For those of you who have had this lying around for 5+ years know what I’m talking about!! It’s a shame these bottles are fetching over $300 because it’s sooooo freaking good. Cheers! Edit 7/12/25: Wore this to my niece’s softball tournament in the 90 degree heat yesterday. I could feel this pulsing off my skin. Two complements and lasted the entire day. I could smell my tee shirt in the laundry basket this morning!!

I couldn’t get my hands on the original, I got Posh Omega by Fragrance World. Most reviewers say that this clone gets extreeeemely close to the original, so I decided to write a review here about that: If the clone is that close, then I gotta say, JPG Le Male Essence de Parfum is one of the best fragrances in my collection. The Spicy and slightly fresh opening that becomes a creamy vanilla-leather dry down is amazing - from start to finish! This definitely became one of my go-tos daily and I will definitely order a backup of the clone. So sad that the original is discontinued, even if it’s that amazing, I still won’t be paying insane prices on eBay for this.

I also have this, and i love it! 9/10 (In the Le male line) So lets break this down so you guys understand why the juice is different. The first batches of LM Essence the Parfum have/had the red juice. Then they reformulated this, but with not so much difference at all, they smell the same, maybe the bottles with the red juice lasted longer and projected more. So after the reformulation, with the newer batches, the juice was blue. I know this bcs i have a 2016 batch of this perfume, and i bought it in 2016 myself, and it is the bottle with the wine red colour. So no, the juice does not change its colour.

I picked up a 2020 bottle (blue/purple) juice, I love this fragrance it suits everything, I am a Le male lover I have 4 bottles (Fleur Du male, this, Le male Le Parfum and ultra male) Le male Le Parfum is easily my favorite but this is worthy of a signature scent, peppery opening feels like a Dior Sauvage I might actually like then leathery heart very sultry and masculine I get compliments with this easily, then we get to the relaxed woodsy vanilla base, very very unique scent 2 out of 10 people have it. Superb fragrance for longevity I get about 9-10 hours easily on a hot day 🤙🏾

I'm a woman and in my opinion this is a true unisex fragrance. I adore this on my guy and I love to spray it on myself too. The lavender here is not barbershop, it's juicy! I love a good barbershop lavender too,don't get me wrong but since my grandad used Yardley lavender I associate it with "alpha males". For reference I can't stand libre, and am very indifferent to the lavender in guerlains Mon. Without rabling on, get it if you're a gourmand lover and like to try a gourmand lavender and can obtain for an ok price. It's stunning and a good performer as well!

Essence De Parfum started out as Essence De Parfum Intense, and it was red/purple juice. The fragrance was reformulated and changed to blue/teal juice. The performance wasn't quite as good after reformulation, but it was pretty close to the same scent. It was shortly after discontinued, but you can still find bottles. Very enjoyable scent. Probably the most masculine Le Male fragrance I have. It's got cardamom spice, smooth leather in the heart, and vanilla of course. Not the greatest performer, but it's no slouch. Give it a smell and I think you'll like it.

anyone else who feels this is very similar to Mon Guerlain for ladies with the vanilla and lavender? i bought this blind for my bf coz loved the bottle but ended up weating it myself coz this is def Guerlain for women! on my bf this smells too sweet - not sexy on straight men. sorry. but every girl can pull this off ❤👌 ps: i have the version with gold cap and light violet juice inside (wouldn't call it either wau blue or purple/burgundy...see my fragram pic & vid on daylight)...can sbd tell which one it is pls?

Well I just got a 75ml of this for 55€ and I find the breakdown notes to be true to the actual scent, esp. Cardamom and Leather, but I also get a noticeable saffron note. Getting 6hs with moderate sillage on skin + 4hs more as a skin scent in 20-25c. This is a sexy, date time leather sweet scent, going head to head with Armani's Stronger with You and D&G The One and honestly it's a photo-finish. I prefer this to the aforementioned for better performance and less juvenile and sweet scent profile.

I really like this fragrance. It is sweet, but not too sweet, just some sweetness from the tonka, and there is a leather nuance with some smokey tones. Overall a deep smelling masculine blend of tonka/leather/ with a touch of smokiness.. Reminds me a little of Dareej without the lavender and cumin and a little of CH men Prive. I would say they are in the same category. I have used Dareej a lot and would like to change it up. If anyone has this fragrance for swap or anything let me know! cheers

Wow this is good. I shy away from heavy winter scents, and I think relying on the leather vs an amber type scent keeps this light and airy enough for me while still being slightly dense and potent. Very nice boozy leather with a good dose of vanilla and cardamom. My wife loves this on me. I don’t have much experience with leather frags but I have fan di fendi, and this is more traditional manly and winter/fall whereas fendi is more unique and herbal, more suited to fall/spring.

I hate aromatic scents but this one is amazing! I love it! Is unique not like other aromatic scents, is more sweety aromatic scent is delicious and too sexy!! Is A miracle how vanilla blended with spices is like sugary spices!! I can't stop smelling this scent wow I didn't smell perfume same to this one . I give this scent 9/10 and sillage is heavy and is long lasting. In my opinion This scent is suitable for date , night club and night events is awesome and attractive.

A great fragrance, it does not list any boozy notes, but the fragrance has a leather boozy feel. This fragrance smells like it should be rocked in a black t-shirt and leather jacket. Scent 8/10 Sillage 7/10 Projection 7/10 Longevity 7/10 Versatilely 6/10 Packaging 10/10 - some may say the JPG bottles are tacky but I like the presentation. Value 8/10 Seasons I would wear Autumn and winter. In the UK, on a really cool Spring day or night I would wear this less sprays.

I, at first, blind bought this fragrance due to its bottle and cheap price of like about 79 SGD. I was extremely worried at first but this fragrance was really unique with its leathery, sage and cardamom smell especially now as people look for the recent JPGs like le male elixir. Despite being different from the other JPGs, I find that it still has JPG dna which also is one of my favourite designers, which lead up to being my signature scent. Amazing 10/10

This is a review of a 2016 batch of the purple juice. Wow, what a beautiful fragrance. The opening on my skin is rather harsh and slightly animalic with the spices and leather screaming right away for about 10 minutes. The dry down is where it's at for me. A gorgeous vanilla with just the right amount of leather and spice. Leans quite masculine, but the dry down could possibly work for the right woman. What a shame this has been discontinued.

best of all Le male fragrances by far. this one doesnt have that childish vibe, it smells so good, sweet, cinnamon jpg sweetness and leathery but in a rlly good way like not those niche leather fragrances, just a small sweet hint of leather. This one is by far the best fragrance i have ever smelled and i’ve been collecting fragrances since i was a little kid. Has a special spot in my heart.I have no clue why they have discontinued this one

Slightly spicy vanilla mixed with leather and a lavander in the background, different from everything in the market, it's a shame they discontinued it. I have the first 2016 formulation and it projects really well, not extremely long lasting tho. There is a small resemblance to CH Men Prive but not that much, Le Male Essence has s lot more vanilla and is a juvenile forward fragrance overall. Bring it back! 8,5/10

An underated jpg fragrance ! This is sweet, masculine and smooooooth, i love the leather note at the end of the day :3 4 sprays are enough, only for winter and fall guys My girlfriend loves it, she says that is comforting... The bottle is beautiful tho. This is very long lasting for me, and the projection is pretty cool too. This is a well mixed between the sweet of ultra male and the masculine stuff of le male.

so guys...I bough this treasure originally for my BF but ended up using it myself...lol...cant stop smelling myself - so much vanila that I cant imagine any straight guy to pull this off. This is very similar to Mon Guerlain - very sweet vanila with lavendel, tres feminine. love. PS: Im a very girly girl and would never wear any mens cologne or an unisex perfume but this truly is feminine perfume, sorry.

Amazing cardamom fragrance, very sensual. My favorite JPG perfume, tragically short lived. I should have bought a second bottle. CH men prive is the slutty version with bite and this is the classy, seductive version. An absolute winner in intimate settings. To the dolts at JPG- How many more elixir absolu intense parfum plus pro max are you gonna keep doing? Bring back this masterpiece instead.

Amazing bottle design and amazing fragrance. I get a mix of spice, sweetness and leather. For a Le Male flanker, it doesn't have much of the original DNA in it. To me, this smells like CH Men Prive. I'm not saying it's a clone but it gives me a similar vibe. In saying that, I love CH Men Prive and this too. A great performer! Ratings Sillage: 6/10 Longevity: 7/10 Scent: 8.5/10

Grew up with the original Le Male, got a bit tired of it and never really liked its flankers. Until this one came along! Absolutely love this. I see it as a modern reinterpretation of the original Le Male. Sweet, sexy, mass appealing, though not too common. Not the projection beast Le Male once was, but still a super solid buy! Plus the bottle is a real beauty...

Another discontinued banger that for me, takes the OG to a whole new level. Full of sophistication with a slight vintage vibe. Vintage with a modern twist. Never feels outdated to me for the time period of its initial release. Absolutely adore the addition of leather which makes it luxurious. Definitely my favorite of the line. Good luck finding it though lol.

This is the best smelling JPG I’ve ever tried but for how similar it is to CH men prive, it’s ridiculous that it’s going for $500-700 bucks on eBay. That’s absolutely absurd. I found my CH men prive for around $110 on eBay for 100ml so just opt for that instead if you can find it. It’s basically the same scent with minor differences but not a $500 difference.

Easily the best of the Le Male lineup. Pity they discontinued this one. Excellent cardamom note with just enough leather. A pleasant, commercial leather note too, not the cloying nausea of Guilty Absolute for instance. Haven't smelled anything else like this in my time collecting, and I'm bummed this has become near impossible to find at a decent price.

Le male's older cousin. The one he looks up to. This is without a doubt the best Le Male ever created. The cardamom and leather are the most prominent notes to my nose. It's classy, mature and masculine. This is the Le Male all the guys who grew up when Le Male was popular, should be wearing. 35 and over Performance is great. I get 7 - 8 hours on skin

Recientemente tuve la oportunidad de adquirirlo a un precio bastante razonable. Fue una compra a ciegas, y vaya sorpresa! El cuero se percibe en toda lea vida se la fragancia, es un cuero suave y aterciopelado, muy cálido y "apapachón", encendido por el cardamomo y la pimienta, pero suavizado por la vainilla y el haba tonka. Una verdadera delicia!

Spicy, lightly green cardamom accord leads to a beautifully creamy and powdery vanilla leather. There's a very distinct booziness to the fragrance, but it's not overwhelmingly so. Perfect for autumn & winter, a little over arms' length sillage, creates a nice little cocoon. I'd say this can be unisex for a woman who favors these types of scents.

I bought this at a duty free shop without smelling it and I can honestly say that I was surprised how beautiful it is. I'm not a Le Male fan but this is more sophisticated with the lavender and leather notes. It is a little sweet, but not syrupy. The vanilla and tonka are more fresh than sugary. It leaves a lovely scent trail behind you.

@Mrtanaka: Idk what u mean by redwine juice but mine is purple lilac violet with golden tin and sprayer so i suppose its the old bottle. very sweet and sooooooo sexy on a guy 😍😈 - unfortunately my (ex) boyfriend didnt like it so used up only one squirt so now I'm left with a full bottle to sell PM me if u r interested. im from Europe

Back when JPG was still taking real risk and put out incredible formulations that caught people off guard. This scent lodges in the scent memory and never lets go. To me it smells elegant, refined and youthful at the same time (despite on the surface having a very formal DNA). It has that autumn or spring vibe; "Changing of seasons".