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  4. Le Mâle Terrible (EDT)
Jean Paul GaultierLe MaleDiscontinued

Le Mâle Terrible (EDT)

2010

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Versions Timeline

2010

Le Mâle Terrible (Original Release)

Price Range
$56 – $75

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Aurélien Guichard

"Le Mâle Terrible is a sharper, cooler flanker within the Le Male line, introduced in 2010. It emphasizes a brisk grapefruit opening accented by pink pepper, giving the fragrance a more modern and energetic character than the original Le Male. Lavender and vetiver shape the aromatic heart, adding a clean, green, and slightly earthy dimension. The drydown combines vanilla and amber for a sweet, warm foundation that preserves the sensual character associated with the collection. Despite its fresher opening, the fragrance remains assertive and substantial in performance. It is regarded as a limited and discontinued release rather than a continuously produced member of the current line."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Confident
Powerful
Energetic
Sophisticated
Alluring

Occasions

Night Out
Date
Dinner
Clubbing
Daily Use

Fun Facts

Le Mâle Terrible was positioned as a more modern and fresh interpretation of the original Le Male style.

Its compact note pyramid centers on grapefruit, pink pepper, lavender, vetiver, vanilla, and amber.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusSpicyFreshFougèreFloralGreenWoodySweetOrientalResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

grapefruit
pink pepper
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

lavender
vetiver
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

vanilla
amber

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Le Mâle Terrible is generally characterized as a sharper and cooler alternative to the original Le Male. Its grapefruit and pink pepper opening provides a bright, modern freshness, while lavender, vetiver, vanilla, and amber retain a sweet and sensual backbone. It is frequently described as a strong performer with long longevity and pronounced projection, sometimes performing more like an eau de parfum than a typical eau de toilette.”

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