Fragrance comparison

Le Male In The Navy vs Tempus ludendi

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Oct 2026 809 ratings analysed

Le Male In The Navy

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.08803 votes

Rank #2,238 AromaticMarine

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Tempus ludendi

Pell Wall Perfumes

3.836 votes

Rank #39,954 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Le Male In The Navy
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tempus ludendi
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Male In The Navy2/4

Tempus ludendi2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tempus ludendi
Sillage & projection: Tempus ludendi
Value for money: Le Male In The Navy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Male In The Navy

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Le Male In The NavyJean Paul Gaultier

Tempus ludendiPell Wall Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 803 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

803 votes

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTempus ludendi

SillageTempus ludendi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLe Male In The NavyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

green77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MintWatery Notes

Heart

Sea Notes

Base

VanillaAmbergris

Top

BasilLavenderMintCitronBergamot

Heart

ClovesRoseFrench orange flower

Base

SandalwoodCedarTobaccoCognacAmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Vanilla and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,238

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto, Quentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews135

Overall rank#39,954

PerfumerChris Bartlett

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLe Male In The NavyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male In The Navy opens with a frosty blast of fresh mint layered over watery notes. It quickly shifts from a sharp green freshness to a deep, salty oceanic heart. As the scent settles on skin, a warm base of sweet vanilla and ambergris emerges, balancing the marine elements. This blend makes it a…

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Tempus ludendi opens green, spicy and aromatic, with clove, mint and lavender leading the way before the woods soften it. As it settles, sandalwood, vanilla and a touch of cognac give it a smoother, slightly sweeter finish. It reads like an old-school herbal barbershop scent with more depth and texture than a clean mo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Male In The Navy or Tempus ludendi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le Male In The Navy is rated 4.08/5 from 803 votes; Tempus ludendi is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Le Male In The Navy for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tempus ludendi for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Male In The Navy or Tempus ludendi?

Tempus ludendi lasts longest (Tempus ludendi 88/100, Le Male In The Navy 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Male In The Navy or Tempus ludendi?

Tempus ludendi projects furthest (Tempus ludendi 80/100, Le Male In The Navy 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Male In The Navy and Tempus ludendi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Vanilla and Ambergris.

Is Le Male In The Navy or Tempus ludendi better for summer or winter?

Tempus ludendi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Male In The Navy and Tempus ludendi?

Le Male In The Navy has top notes of Mint and Watery Notes, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Vanilla and Ambergris. Tempus ludendi has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Mint and Citron, heart notes of Cloves, Rose and French orange flower, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tobacco and Cognac.