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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette review

Jean Paul Gaultier's amber aromatic men's eau de toilette with mint, lavender and vanilla.

By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026

Quality (40%)
8.3
Experience (25%)
8.0
Value (35%)
8.9

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette is the sweet, warm option. The brand lists it as amber aromatic with mint, lavender and vanilla, a clear contrast to the citrus openings of Sauvage and Acqua di Giò. On the US store the 1.4 oz bottle lists at $76, and a Black Friday sale running through November 26, 2026 cuts it to $57, the lowest price we found on this list. Larger 2.5, 4.2 and 6.8 oz bottles are available, and the brand sells stronger versions, including Le Parfum and Elixir, for men who want more intensity. Orders over $55 ship free and include two samples. The weak points: the sale price will end, the vanilla profile will feel too sweet for some, and no longevity figure is given. We compared brand-published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

Who it is for

men who like a sweet, warm scent for evenings

Price

From $76 for 1.4 oz on Jean Paul Gaultier's US store, $57 in a Black Friday sale through November 26, 2026.

LE MALE EAU DE TOILETTE VIEW PRODUCT $76 FROM $57 1.4 OZ
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

  • Amber aromatic family
  • Key notes of mint, lavender and vanilla
  • Sizes 1.4, 2.5, 4.2 and 6.8 oz
  • Black Friday: 25% off selected fragrances through November 26, 2026
  • Free US delivery on orders of $55 or more

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Lowest sale price on this list at $57 for 1.4 oz
  • Strength: Several stronger versions, from Le Parfum to Elixir Absolu
  • Strength: Two free samples with any order
  • Weakness: Vanilla sweetness is not for men who want a fresh or dry scent
  • Weakness: The $57 price is a time-limited sale
  • Weakness: Jean Paul Gaultier publishes no longevity figure

Key facts

  • Price: $76 list, $57 sale (1.4 oz)
  • Concentration: Eau de toilette
  • Scent family: Amber aromatic
  • Key notes: Mint, lavender, vanilla
  • Sizes: 1.4, 2.5, 4.2, 6.8 oz

Where it ranks

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette is No. 6 in our Best Men's Colognes verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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