Le Male vs Max
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
78%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Male takes 5 of 7 categories.
Le MaleChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
MaxChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Le Male5/7
Max2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Male
- Community sentiment
- Le Male
- Longevity
- Le Male
- Sillage & projection
- Le Male
- Value for money
- Max
- Versatility
- Max
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Male
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le MaleJean Paul GaultierMaxParis ElyseesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 23,239 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 50%Had 32%Want 18%
Category winnerLe MaleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
23,239 votes
36%Love
27%Like
24%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
59 votes
Category winnerLe MaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Male
SillageLe Male
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
vanilla92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match78%Very similar · both aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderMintCardamomBergamotArtemisia
Heart
CinnamonOrange BlossomCaraway
Base
VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodCedar
Top20 to 30 minutes
LavenderMintArtemisiaBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomCinnamonCardamomCumin
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanMossCedar
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Cardamom and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Max, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer57
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer63
Fall100
Winter84
Day75
Night100
Category winnerMaxMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,135
PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLe MaleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJean Paul Gaultier Le Male remains a standard for barbershop vanilla scents. The juice blends cool mint and clean lavender with a warm base of amber and cedar. It is a reliable option for casual evening outings or cozy winter afternoons when you want a clean yet warm trail on your skin.
Reviews →Max by Paris Elysees is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness, warm spices, and sweet base notes. It opens with an energetic blend of crisp mint, herbal lavender, tart bergamot, and bitter artemisia. As the opening settles, the heart reveals sweet orange blossom paired with the warmth o…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Le Male or Max?
Le Male takes 5 of 7 categories. Le Male is rated 4.01/5 from 23,239 votes; Max is rated 3.78/5 from 59 votes. Choose Le Male for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Max for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Male or Max?
Le Male lasts longest (Le Male 71/100, Max 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Male or Max?
Le Male projects furthest (Le Male 60/100, Max 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le Male and Max smell similar?
Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Cardamom and Bergamot.
Is Le Male or Max better for summer or winter?
For summer, Max is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Male is the stronger pick. Max suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Male and Max?
Le Male has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Caraway, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood. Max has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cumin, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean.
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