Jean Paul Gaultier
Ultra Male EDT
“Sweet, dark, and aggressively charming — Le Male's id in full control.”
Francis Kurkdjian's 2015 flanker to his own 1995 Le Male pairs the original's lavender DNA with pear, mint, cinnamon, and a thick black-vanilla base. Widely cloned in the Middle Eastern budget segment; often cited as a defining sweet-masculine designer of the 2010s. Performs strongest in fall and winter, leans evening, lasts 10-plus hours with strong projection.
The take
What works
- ●Black vanilla base is dense, sweet, and legitimately addictive in cold weather
- ●Pear-lavender opening is surprisingly elegant before the vanilla takes over
- ●Compliment machine status at a fraction of niche pricing
Trade-offs
- ●Extremely season-locked — summer wearers need not apply
- ●Sweetness can cross into cloying territory on warm skin types
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Earned a spot in 1 of our editorial picks
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's a cheaper alternative to Ultra Male?
Afnan 9PM matches at 94% similarity in our database. $20–$30 vs $80–$185 — it captures most of the DNA at a fraction of the price. Not identical, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests.
What does Ultra Male smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Rayhaan Lion (95%), Maison Alhambra Glacier Ultra (88%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Ultra Male last?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 75/100) with strong projection.
When should you wear Ultra Male?
Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, night out, special occasion.
Is Ultra Male worth it?
At $80–$185, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Black vanilla base is dense, sweet, and legitimately addictive in cold weather. Pear-lavender opening is surprisingly elegant before the vanilla takes over.
Details
- Perfumer
- Francis Kurkdjian
- Collection
- Le Male