Description
Jean Paul Gaultier reinvents his most popular fragrances Le Male and Classique in cooperation with Puig, turning them into “Belle Parfumerie” creations with a new touch of sophistication. Les Essences de Parfum include new compositions in Eau de Parfum concentration, offered in new bottles still in the shape of the male and female torso.
Le Male Essence de Parfum opens with a delicate note of cardamom, which along with citruses leads to the heart of lavender and leather, all the way to the base of precious woods and costus root. The faceted bottle shows broader shoulders and more narrow hips than the original. The creation is signed by perfumer Quentin Bisch.
Le Male Essence de Parfum comes in a 75 and 125 ml Eau de Parfum for 68.50 and 96 Euros. Le Male Essence de Parfum was launched in 2016.
Paninn – :
I love it so much I bought the bottle.
I never liked Le Male but a year or so back, The split man was doing samples of the essence. I sampled it and had to have the bottle so went back and purchased the bottle Id got the sample from because I was to scared to buy a different bottle in case it wasn’t as good.
I’m really happy with the essence, Not that it’s spectacular, like woooe essence, It’s not any stronger than the average designer fragrance but, I went back for the scent.
It’s really good, Much better than the original Le male for my taste, It reminds me of my grand fathers scent.
I live with a bloke who wears alot of Tobacco Vanille and other similar super sweet scent, And I adore those scent but’ I can hardly tell them all apart half the time.
But when he wears this, I know straight away because this is a beautiful masculine traditional smell to me.
This is what sweet men’s fragrance smelt like before they started making super sweet gourmands. Before they crucified masculinity. lol
So yeah, This is sweet, old school, better than Le male IMHO.
I recommend sampling it first because if you love super strong you could be dissapointed.
It’s not loud, big silage strong but it is close and long lasting.
A+
byrzak – :
WAY OVERPRICED!! there are better fragrances for alot less…even ulta male beats this and is less$$
Ludmila 7777 2010 – :
First, the bottle is awesome! Some may see it as cheesy, but I like it. For the record, the juice is not blue…its more brown.
I also get a very similar vibe to CH Men Prive. It is surprisingly boozy.
To me, this is a more modern take on the original. The original’s “powdery-sweetness” is still in this, but not nearly as overbearing.
The booziness is comparable to CH Men Prive, but this is more leather-oriented, while CH Men Prive is all about the booze.
The lavender also plays a huge role. The way the leather and lavender mix is very well done. The sweet, leathery tone is just great.
I do like this a lot. I think this will definitely get some use in the winter.
dexboy479 – :
To me it smells very woody and masculine. It has some cool and sweet freshness that give me hints of an alcohol beverage. I don’t like it. The base of it is not smooth and nice. Smells mature.
leha55 – :
I test Le Male Essence side by side with CH men prive, both IMO have quite similar leather note similar boozy sensual vibe, and moderate projection but Le Male Essence is much richer and have a much better longevity compared with the current water down CH men prive. Price is a steal for such a beautiful perfume.
radmir – :
its a cheap buy right now and a steal, better longevity than many JGP releases. It is typical sweet sugary leather fragrance. Is it getting discontinued ? I don’t see any new stocks and so bought 3 bottles that was dirt cheap selling at a fragrance retail.
potreb – :
Quentin Bisch seemed to be a very interesting and artistic person in that BBC documentary, and he is indeed meeting the expectations. Already has style, craft and trademark. I’m so expectant to see what he can offer to the world of perfumery during the next years.
zuz108intitytek – :
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
mtop – :
Upon the initial spray you get what is an authentic black leather jacket smell mixed with cardamon mixed in also a purple syrup scent I can’t explain it any better than that.
It changes fairly quickly and becomes better blended.
Performance is average like everything out there on the market. Is it good? Yes but not something I need
AVE Olegan – :
Very Spicy, Peppery, Incense-Resinous-Benzoin Amberoid Essence.
Excellent longevity. 10/10
ivanbochkovsky – :
Don’t be fooled by the opening that some might perceive as generic. “Essence” develops into something beautiful. Slightly spicy, slightly sweet, but very well balanced. Perhaps, a slightly synthetic vibe can be traced. In my opinion not a big deal in this case.
All in all, a fantastic scent for formal occasions.
The bottle is just an art in itself.
Rating: 4/5
Projection/Longevity: Average+/Average+
Seasons: Colder weather (Fall & Winter)
Occasions: Dressed up/Christmas/New Years Eve, etc, etc.
Released: 2016
Perfumer/Nose: Quentin Bisch
(1) Bottle size in use: 75 ml.
(1) Batch Code: 72891 = 16 October 2017
Veiclenalilof – :
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.
kyst – :
What a lovely perfume. Already given up hope on finding this in the stores, it just happened that two days ago i found this listed online and it was the last 1 in stock! So i had to grab it.
Notice: this is my first JPG Le Male ever so i feel a bit disappointed not being able to enjoy the glorious 90’s using the original Le Male.
The review: I don’t really know where people came with leather note from, cardamom yes to an extent and its spiciness can be felt right away if you overspray on your skin. Nose up-close there’s a constant and a precisely calculated sweetness of vanilla fused with hints of lavender.
The bottle is a modern and revolutinary art statement. What a smart way to revive a long running fragrance line. Bravo JPG.
Djaconda – :
For me this smells like the original JPG le male, but with a hint of smooth leather. Absolutely beautiful with great lasting power and average projection.
argus31rus – :
Imagine a leather jacket in which you drive your motorcycle. Imagine how this jacket smells after having spent the night in a bar: where the scent of tobacco, smoke, and a whiskey shot that you spilled over, has impregnated it. Do you picture it? Ok, now add it notes of cardamom, Tonka Bean, and the classic lavender/vanilla DNA of Le Male. The result; Essence de Parfum. If you like DG – The One EDP or CH Men Prive, you’ll love this one. Think of it as the Badass / Rockstar version of them.
granite.78 – :
Underrated , what a sexy monster, smells gorgeous and super unique. Marvelous performance and longevity I adore this!! Why was I sleeping on this all along ??
popik220 – :
Respectable juice
You get very little of the original DNA , but you do get something that succeeded in being a more casual and summer appropriate smooth and sensual version of YSL la nuit l homme.
This means that lavender and cardamom are major notes, but the vanilla and slight mint remind you that this is a JPG.
For me personally the cardamom comes off slightly bitter and I already have CH men Prive, so I don’t need this.
Respectable and more aromatic than I thought, I suggest you try it out .
Longevity was 6 hours on me with fair projection.
CackStart – :
A sexually charged bomb of the highest caliber. A bit of Black Afgano in the intro, which segues into the cardamom of La Nuit, and in the finale the original Le Male emerges and takes the stage. Dead. Sexy. Stunner. I’ll call it right now: this scent will dethrone Aventus as the Compliment King, you watch. Do not sleep on this.
Sergey-by78 – :
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.
alexlukas – :
dear…JEAN PAUL GAULTIER thats a very nice looking bottle
keep it and try again with a stronger scent
Bakytjan_kz – :
smells good. above average designer perfumes.
longevity is moderate, projection is bad.
I won’t buy a full bottle.
gaddy – :
I am new to this whole fragrance thing and i only have 15 fragrances because I am in college but I do love fragrances and I’m by no means good at fragrance notes except for a select few, just a disclaimer. NOW!
This fragrance is what I would call SEDUCTIVE. If you wear this during a close encounter, and have a charming, smooth, laid back, yet slightly bad boy personality, but with good intentions, this fragrance would make the girl you are courting crazy over you. Wear this on a casual/ personal light out with your partner, probably a leather jacket or a denim jacket, simple white or black t-shirt dark wash jeans etc. Don’t try to be over the top, just simply look casual and well put together but not in a formal way and this would be perfect! This is for the guy that knows what he wants but knows that he needs not to be hasty, he knows he is in control but doesn’t brag about it, if your are that kind of guy, go for it!
Three Words: Seductive, Calm, Sweetness
Smell (Not piercing or begging to be heard): Sweet Leather( dominant), Cardamom( powdery), Lavender (Calming), Vanilla(slight sweetness)
Presentation: The bottle is an absolute stunner, it will bring attention to your table
Performance: Projects for a little below 2 hours with 5 sprays, but stays on skin for 5-7 hours
Occasion: Casual, but simply well dressed IMO
Season: Spring and Summer nights, Winter and Fall anytime when in contact with someone special.
Rating: 8.5/10
вредитель – :
I am sorry, but I just can not get enough of the Cardamom and leather I smell in the opening. It is truly handsome!!!
alpeka – :
Probably one of the most original and different “Le Male” that exists.
Leather is what is most appreciated in the nose just pulverize it. Lavender is very present too.
The smell of this fragrance is very original and doesn’t resemble any that you have smelled before.
I remember when it came out and the bottle seemed to me, and it seems to me, the most beautiful bottle in the world. The bad thing is when you finish the perfume, it looks like a crystal figure with no color at all and loses part of its charm … but hey, you can buy another and that’s it.
Without a doubt, one of my favorite perfumes, the smell is very special.
Being “Essence of perfume” I assumed that it would be much stronger, because after a few hours if you do not stick your nose on your wrist, you can not smell it almost.
flamb – :
A wonderful bottle to complement a wonderfully rich burst of a multi faceted essence. Quality lavender with a minty breath, an excellent sweet tooth and a bit of spice for color. This scented burst is pure bliss …. while it lasts. 20-30 minutes later it (expectedly) loses its intensity and the fragrance becomes a leathery vanilla that neither smells rich, nor blissful anymore. It feels slightly harsh on my skin. Which is a disappointment because the excellent start deserves a better end.
It’s a good addition to the Le Male family though and is very easy to wear.
***(**)
rusty080 – :
I want it just fot he hot bottle! I own already the female Version, now I Need to add this to make them play a couple! lol
Empabsannoump – :
Yes! It smells like Le Male + CH Prive.
Still has Le Male DNA in it.
Ch men prive and la nuit de l’homme fans will love this one.
I can’t say that the performance is good enough. Only project within 2-3 hours with moderate sillage.
dkzafgl038 – :
Very nice job! This is how you approach an already classic fragrance. Even more sexy fragrance and fantastic bottle!The aroma combines something from the fresh leathery combination oh Habit Rouge,the softness and the velvety effect of the vintage Dior homme and of course the DNA of the original Le Male by Gaultier. Modern,sexy,elegant. I love it!
Drag7891on – :
That strong cardamom ruins this scent. I love lavender and leather but those accompanied by a huge dose of cardamom and cinnamon makes things become cloying and this one becomes cloying after a while.
dsl222InsuffBooni – :
It’s Fall and with the crisp cool air, I wore Le Male Essence de Parfum for the first time in month. I love this scent. The leather note combined with the cardamon, lavender, vanilla and cinnamon make this scent such a warm and attractive fragrance to wear. It doesn’t ‘shout’ and in some ways it reminds me (a bit) of La Nuit de L’Homme. A sexy fragrance that gets me compliments as well.
Xeroxvrkha – :
In 2016, Jean Paul Gaultier introduced to the world a new version of his iconic Le Male (from 1995), as well as a new variation on the famous feminine perfume, called Classique (from 1993). The story of two fragrances, true bestsellers, meets innovation. According to the brand, it is a new step, bringing the famous duo to Belle Parfumerie.
The concept behind the fragrances reveals a laboratory located inside the “Gaultier’s factory”, that has been explored in the last campaigns. In fact, the hardcover book (made for the press) brings exclusive photos on the subject.
But before talking about its development, it is worth explaining one thing: the leather note is not strong, nor dry. The perfumer himself – Quentin Bisch – explains in the official video that he used the osmanthus flower to get a soft nuance of suede.
That said, Le Male Essence de Parfum is basically a scent that exudes cardamom and Artemisia, followed by a heart of lavender and cinnamon, on a tonka bean base. I do not see much connection with the original fragrance, except for the lavender, which is the note that starts the process of olfactory memory in my brain.
On my skin, I felt more resemblance with fragrances like CH Men and Spicebomb, than with Le Male. And that disappoints me a bit. In addition, another important aspect is to clarify that the projection is not absurd, as in Ultra Male, for example. Here, the fragrance stays closer, although it has high durability.
To finish, I have to talk about the bottle that is, in my opinion, the great highlight in this new duo. Jean Paul Gaultier always faced the question of genres in his work, including in perfumery, and the fetish by sailors was exalted through the famous green torso. Now, as occurred with the dummies in the shop windows, their bottles also evolved and gained muscle. In today’s market, the lean body of yesteryear is no longer attractive. And the new Le Male Essence de Parfum shows a stronger torso, with broader shoulders and straighter waist. It has six-pack belly and the finishing have become more copper colored. It draws attention inside any collection!
dva57 – :
really nice fragrance. the leather note is what shines surrounded by spices and cardamom.. the spices aren’t too thick or heavy but they are present. In other words its not a cinnamon bomb or pepper bomb to me but they are combined to give it a spicy edge. The lavender is also not over powering either and just smooths out the edges. The sweetness is there but light. Over all its a smooth masculine composition that differs from the original. the strong synthetic minty sweetness is not there. I really like the scent itself.. the only thing I worry about is the performance, The longevity seems ok , but the projection might be lacking.
Scent 4.5/5
Longevity seems decent.
Projection .. have my doubts a little bit
Need more testing for performance.
jcz609InsuffBooni – :
Oud? There is no Oud in this and its never used as a topnote lol. Its mainly Cardamom at the top
katrin0606 – :
People are seriously complaining about longevity? I’ve had no issues at all, easily get 6-8 hours on skin, how much more do you need? On clothes much longer. A really nice cold weather scent, my only dislike is the stupid tin which makes it difficult to open
pritvorshik – :
Essence (sometimes referred to as “Gaultier Premium Cologne) is of the warm/spicy/sweet variety a la Spicebomb, Bulgari Man in Black, CH Men, La Nuit, etc. It’s mostly a blend of cardamom, cinnamon, tonka, some vanilla, lavender, and leather. What’s nice about it is that all the notes are doled out in the proper proportions. It’s well-balanced and nothing seems to dominate to the point where it becomes overbearing or annoying, and it doesn’t feel like anything’s missing either. The addition of costus to the composition has worked well here, adding a nice musky warmth underneath everything, which makes the fragrance sit well, blending it with the body’s natural heat and creating a very cozy kind of “second skin.” What Le Male Essence reminds me of most is a blend of two Parfums de Marly scents, Habdan and Layton. While Habdan is the darker of the two, possessing a sort of leathery myrrh made sweet through the addition of caramel, Layton relies on cardamom and lavender to generate its spicy heart, which is also a central accord in Essence. So while LME isn’t wildly original, it’s original enough for the mainstream market and actually smells really good, especially up close. And up-close is how you’ll have to smell it because unfortunately Essence doesn’t project more than a few inches off the body. That’s my one serious gripe with this one–its performance is significantly lacking. Anyone expecting to wear this and have others notice it will surely be let down, as it seems designed (whether intentional or not) for intimate situations only. Personally, I’d like to see its projection beefed up quite a bit. While I generally don’t complain about projection, its reservedness in this case feels like more of a mistake or the effect of cutting corners rather than any kind of intentionally calibrated subtlety. Longevity is nothing great either, clocking in around 4 to 5 hours. Overall, I’m giving Le Male Essence a thumbs up with a warning that it has below average performance. So definitely sample it first if that concerns you.
EDIT: I just read another review where the reviewer said this smells like Carven Homme. That nails it! A big part of Essence reminded me exactly of something else and I couldn’t put my finger on it. Carven Homme it is.
yan_zlobin – :
this sucks. i absolutely love this scent. it is my 2nd fave in my collection of around 75 bottles right now. gorgeous. i cant stop smelling myself. and thats the problem. for a “parfum” concentration? this is bad. very light,close to the skin,wears off (on me) within 2 hours. other “parfum” strength colognes last half the day, this one just doesnt on my skin. i need an essence de parfum INTENSE version, pronto. i will beg JPG to release an intense version. it needs to match it’s name. performs like an EDT. a weak one. love it to death, but it just isnt long lasting enough. brilliant scent, though. clean and modern.
joshferiks – :
This is the best of the Le Male serie, but not good enough to make me fall in love with it.
It is sweet, deep and slightly spicy, a combination that i normally like, but it has something that puts me off. I think it tries too hard to smell manly. You know that vibe you get with axe fragrances? that is what i get here. It is not as strong as in axe fragrances, but it is still here, in the backgroung, screaming “look at me! i am a man!”. If not for it, i would have liked this fragrance much more ( i wouldn´t even have minded the bubble gum smell).
The way it is, it is just a “like” for me. I like when my husband wears it, i wouldn´t mind smelling it in a coworker or on an man in the streets, but i wouldn´t buy my husband a bottle of it and when his sample gets empty i can not say i will miss this fragrance.
P.S: sillage is powerful, please do not overspray.
2356121546 – :
Bubblegum – Cardamom – Powder – Musk
I don’t get leather. Unless it’s super synthetic.
I don’t get vanilla until the very end. Ditto – synthetic.
Maybe a little tonka bean.
Do I enjoy it? For the first 2 hours, yes. Especially during that first bubblegumy phase.
After that, it sort of turns on my skin into a sweet, musky, cardamom weirdness. Not offensive, but certainly not head-turning. Personally, I don’t enjoy it that much, and won’t be rushing out to get a bottle. Like ever.
I definitely wouldn’t recommend getting this one until you’ve tried it on your skin a few times. And oh yeah, I completely agree with others who prefer Ultra Male over this. That stuff is a metrosexual MAGNET for the ladies. Tootie-Fruity-Booty goodness. POW (Spanking sound).
Scent – 5/10
Longevity – 5/10
Projection – 4/10
Overall – 5/10 – Good opening, but a desperate finish.
andreiplatonov1984 – :
Preso tester a 40€ e venduto subito dopo! Pelle e vaniglia ecco cosa é Le male! Del classico non ha nulla a che vedere! Delusione totale! Mi tengo stretto il mio Ultra male!
ak73 – :
Tested this today. The opening notes were just ok but I really liked the creamy vanilla leather drydown. But I like Ultra Male a little bit more. Not unique enough to need to own both.
snepsotto – :
To me, it resembles Spicebomb, but a little bit creamer and not so spicy, which was very nice. I noticed its good sillage for a long time. Negative point: too expensive.
Nomad 101 – :
So disappointed!!
Out the bottle this is a joy but on my skin it just seems to dissipate way too quickly for what essentially is an Eau De Parfum.
I get approx. 2 hours longevity from it before it completely disappears from my body entirely. I get fantastic compliments from my colleagues in the morning but no one remarks on it after lunch and I usually have to spray it again to get people talking.
Cinnamon and leather leap and cling to me before the dry down of soft vanilla takes over but again this only facilitates the rapidness in which it dies off on my skin 🙁
вася19841984 – :
I own CH Prive and this, and I can assure you in terms of complexity and depth, JPG Essence wins hands down. It does not smell synthetic in any way and blends smoothly on the skin.
9/10
Seaman12 – :
This smells really good, I just love the cardamom and leather in this. A very pleasant scent, but nothing too special or unique, similar scents have been done, such as La Nuit or CH Men Prive (those two are better in my opinion). Le Male Essence de Parfum is not too strong, does not project well and dies down quite quickly. I would say it is a nice addition to JPG collection and could be called something else entirely, no need for that ‘Le Male’ in the name. I would rather recommend CH Men Prive instead of this as they are somewhat similar, but Prive feels like it has more going on.
allexxx60 – :
I’m wearing Le Male Essence de Parfum and all I can say is that I really like this scent. The cardamon and leather in this scent…the hints of cinnamon, lavender and vanilla make this a very attractive scent. If you like La Nuit de L’Homme or CH Men Prive…you have to check this out!
storm103 – :
I hate sweet designer vibe fragrances.
But i like this one , is crowd pleaser and somehow banal. But i like it. Good for club.
Satar – :
Haters gonna hate.
I am surprised the love column isn’t a lot longer. I think this one is an amazing new scent. Definitely one of my favourite new releases. I am coming back to you Rez.
I might be biased though because I tend to always love leather fragrances. And I realise leather is nothing new but I still just love it.
gdv616intitytek – :
This fragrance smells great, in my opinion. It is fairly unique, I get a sweet, powdery leather and a hint of the classic Le Male. I am a little disappointed in the longevity considering the concentration, but that could just be my skin, although others have complained as well. The projection is lacking as well, I feel for the price it should perform better. All in all, the scent is fantastic and manly. I just wish the performance was better than average, but it isn’t really. I don’t think it is a safe blind buy, best to test it out first before spending the $$$.
TichaeqS – :
It’s the classic le male with tones of leather. Very manly and i like it
pnq336speagoessenda – :
A basic, lavender-powdery fragrance which would be good for someone new to fragrance..
I applied 6 heavy sprays
0 – 3 hours – 7 inch projection. The first time I sniffed this I got an acid like burning sensation in my nose. The second time was more palatable. This fragrance is very linear and entry level. It has dominant lavender with some cardamom. IMHO this has poor ingredients and has quality akin with Playboy fragrances.
3 hours – 5 hours – 2 inch projection. This fragrance has low projection but is a strong skin scent.
5 hours – 8 hours. Strong lavender powder skin scent, with some candy like sweetness.
8- 14 hours. Still there!
This fragrance is nothing new and is made for the masses. To compare this to something? Well it is very generic and nothing new but hard to pinpoint which fragrance it is like, other than Playboy frags. I would say it is in the ball park of YSL La Nuit with the cardamom and Lavender, but with candy like sweetness.
It has low projection so not really good for clubbing or standing out, instead it lasts a long time on the skin so could be more for intimate occasions…
Not for me
creelaype – :
This is an excellent mainstream take on leather. Also has a nice lavender and cardamom opening, but I’m glad the best is saved for last. Excellent release under the JPG banner.
damkini – :
Umm…not sure that my initial thoughts on (below average) performance are accurate. Wore this today (purposely oversprayed with 8 blasts), I love the smell: at work, I’m in the warehouse a lot… anyway, more than 6 hours in, o received two compliments, when I could not smell myself anymore. The first, as my sexy female coworker walked into the room as I was sitting at my desk. I asked her if she was sure, and she emphatically replied, “Yeaah..”, and the a little later with a customer outside, who i recently turned on to Insurrection Pure II, said , “You smell good!”. SO, there’s definitely more projection than I think.!! A little later, I re-applied 2 small sprays, and Luiz (who I turned on to Black XS L’Exces) goes, “u smell good, CuzzZ!” Stay tuned…!
AcePlusAceWin – :
Is this a cool sexy fragrance? Yes it is it has a major drawback I get 5 hours from this edp and it doesn’t project. If it could be made to last longer or project more it would be perfect it starts off like Armani code profumo then dries down to a sophisticated le male
Diamon020978 – :
First time I sniffed this was on the Airport in Barcelona… great scent.. kept on sniffin my wrist… Bought a bottle…but after buying i started noticing this does not project at all. This stays so close to the skin that you need to press your nose on it to smell it. Longetivity is ok, only when I hit the gym hard is when its start coming loose from the skin and getting a small bit of sillage. Dissapointed because it smells great but just for the wearer.
eugenen – :
this one is like le male’s angelic little brother. it’s toned down significantly, much softer, muskier and like a softest plush cushion. i’m not a fan of the performance though, it has no projection, i just need to see about the longevity, but it doesn’t give any promises for now.
so, i like it, but it seems pretty much generic although i can’t put my finger on what it reminds me off exactly. anyone have a suggestion about similar fragrances?
westkoop – :
Tried it few weeks ago and since I expected it to have more common with Le Male I thought I might be missing something. So I decided to try it a few more times before writing on it, and here it finally goes.
First impression, I really liked the bottle and just because the shape of it I expected it to be more similar to original Le Male. And there goes the first surprise, it has very little similarities to Le Male (at least from what I expected). Sure, there is connection to it, but not even close as expected having in mind it wears the name is “Le Male Essence”. That being said, it leaves me with a feeling it is more like a new scent than the continuation to the original, and surprisingly for me I find it to have some similarities with YSL La Nuit. To be honest this is totally fine by me, I don’t expect it to be the same as Le Male and after several time wearing it I have to say this change is pretty much welcomed for myself. Another thing that I liked is that is it pretty noticeable to myself for the whole duration of wearing it (I tend to wear and select scents so that they are pleasant for myself, without thinking will it get noticed and/or liked by others).
For me it has nice and warm touch to it, quite sensual fragrance, less powdery and a bit sweeter then Le Male. I feel some leather, cardamom and vanilla with just a small touch of lavender and cinnamon, quite a nice and warm combination for this time of year. To me it produces that feeling it is made to satisfy the person who is wearing it rather then to scream and impose to all the other surrounding people. In case this leaves an impression that the scent itself has poor longevity or silage, I would rather describe it as more private scent that is still fairly noticeable, but just not as strong and assailant as some others scents. As for the longevity it lasts for some 6-7 hours on my skin.
Overall I have to say that the more I wear it, the more I like it, and now after completing tester I had I will surely be getting one for myself.
jxw450elipseskism – :
I just got mine in the mail today purchased from an eBay seller & think it might be a fake. The bottle & packaging look great & authentic but the fragrance is so weak