Le Male Elixir vs Ultra Male: Which Sweet Gaultier Should You Buy?
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Jean Paul Gaultier makes some of the most popular sweet scents for men, and two of the biggest are Le Male Elixir and Ultra Male. Both come in the famous torso bottle and both are made for evenings, but they are not the same.
Here is the comparison, using the verified notes from our database.
The short answer
Le Male Elixir is rich and resinous: lavender and mint over vanilla and benzoin, with honey, tonka bean and tobacco in the base. Ultra Male is fruitier and spicier: pear, bergamot, lemon, lavender and mint over cinnamon, clary sage and caraway, with vanilla, amber, cedar and patchouli.
The notes side by side
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir
Marketed for men | Launched 2023 | Parfum | Very long-lasting (10+ hours) per reviewers
Top: Lavender, Mint · Heart: Vanilla, Benzoin · Base: Honey, Tonka Bean, Tobacco
A Parfum concentration with a honey, tonka and tobacco base. It is commonly compared with Lattafa The Kingdom.
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male
Marketed for men | Launched 2015 | Eau de Toilette | Long-lasting (6 to 10 hours) per reviewers
Top: Pear, Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, Mint · Heart: Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Caraway · Base: Vanilla, Amber, Cedar, Patchouli
An Eau de Toilette with a juicy pear opening and a cinnamon heart. It is commonly compared with Afnan 9pm.
Open both in our comparison tool to see their shared notes highlighted in gold.
What they have in common
Both open with lavender and mint, both have vanilla, and reviewers suggest both for fall and winter and for dates.
Where they differ
Fruit or honey
Ultra Male opens with pear and citrus. Le Male Elixir has no fruit; its sweetness comes from honey, vanilla and benzoin.
Concentration
Le Male Elixir is a Parfum, while Ultra Male is an Eau de Toilette.
Budget alternatives
Le Male Elixir is often compared with Lattafa The Kingdom, and Ultra Male with Afnan 9pm.
Which should you buy?
Buy Le Male Elixir if you want a rich honey and tobacco scent. Buy Ultra Male if you prefer a fruity pear and cinnamon sweetness.
If you like Ultra Male, also read our Afnan 9pm vs 9am Dive guide.
FAQ
Is Le Male Elixir sweeter than Ultra Male?
Both are sweet. Le Male Elixir is richer with honey and benzoin, while Ultra Male is fruitier with pear.
What is a cheaper alternative to Ultra Male?
It is commonly compared with Afnan 9pm.
When should I wear Le Male Elixir?
Reviewers suggest fall and winter, for dates, casual and formal occasions.
