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Popular fragrances

Score
84/100

Maison Alhambra

Glacier Pour Homme EDP

2023

Lavender, mint, and cardamom over vanilla and tonka — Le Male's minty-sweet barbershop, near enough to fool a fan.

Glacier Pour Homme
aromatic
vanilla
lavender

The take

What works

  • Lavender-mint-vanilla structure tracks the classic Le Male almost exactly
  • Sweet, warm, and cozy with strong projection
  • Under $25 for a near-1:1 of a designer benchmark

Trade-offs

  • A touch sweeter and less crisp than the original up top
  • Shares the ubiquity problem — plenty of people know this smell

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
4–6 hours
Projection
Within a foot
Sillage
Close trail

When to wear

Spring100%
Summer76%
Fall88%
Winter61%
Day99%
Night57%

Occasions

Date nightEveryday wearCasual

Gender

Leans masculine

Featured in

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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Different scent, similar vibe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glacier Pour Homme a good JPG Le Male EDT dupe?

92% similarity to Jean Paul Gaultier JPG Le Male EDT in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $15–$40 vs Jean Paul Gaultier's $55–$90, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.

What does Glacier Pour Homme smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Versace Versace Dreamer EDT (100%), Parfums de Marly Darley (50%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Glacier Pour Homme last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity at 57/100) with moderate projection.

When should you wear Glacier Pour Homme?

Strongest in spring and fall, daytime-leaning. Suited to date night, everyday wear, casual.

Is Glacier Pour Homme worth it?

At $15–$40, yes for this tier. Lavender-mint-vanilla structure tracks the classic Le Male almost exactly. Sweet, warm, and cozy with strong projection.