Fragrance comparison

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 vs Rhodes

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.7617 votes

Rank #27,358 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Rhodes

Mango

3.9212 votes

Rank #42,427 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Rhodes
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 20214/5

Rhodes1/5

Ratings & consensus: Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021
Sillage & projection: Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021
Value for money: Rhodes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021Jean Paul Gaultier

RhodesMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 52%Had 5%Want 43%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 12%Want 41%

Category winnerLe Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

76%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLe Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021

SillageLe Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRhodesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

lavender61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

cinnamon65%

lavender53%

sweet42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintCardamomArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomCaraway

Base

VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCinnamon

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Cardamom and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Rhodes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer23

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 39%Work 29%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,358

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#42,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLe Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 opens with a familiar blast of fresh mint and herbaceous artemisia before settling into its core character. The scent relies on a sturdy base of vanilla and warm amber, which gives it a cozy, comforting texture suited for cold weather. Lavender adds a clean, powdery…

Reviews →

The initial spray of Rhodes by Mango wakes up the senses with a brisk pop of crushed mint and dry cardamom. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash fades quickly into a warm, aromatic lavender heart dusted with sweet cinnamon. On bare skin, the sharpness smooths out into a creamy base of vanilla and tonka bean …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 or Rhodes?

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 takes 4 of 5 categories. Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 is rated 4.76/5 from 17 votes; Rhodes is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Rhodes for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 or Rhodes?

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 lasts longest (Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 70/100, Rhodes 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 or Rhodes?

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 projects furthest (Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 59/100, Rhodes 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 and Rhodes smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Cardamom and Cinnamon.

Is Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 or Rhodes better for summer or winter?

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 suits day or night wear; Rhodes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 and Rhodes?

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Cardamom and Artemisia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Caraway, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Rhodes has top notes of Cardamom and Mint, heart notes of Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean.