What is this perfume?
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Parfum
Le Male Elixir Parfum is a distinct Jean Paul Gaultier creation. Its highlighted notes are mint, lavender, tonka bean and benzoin.
Edition name and bottle
The torso-shaped Elixir bottle has amber and golden details. Verify Elixir Parfum on the packaging instead of relying on color.
What does concentration indicate?
Highlighted scent notes and accords do not disclose the full formula; a note can be made from several materials. Concentration terminology does not guarantee a particular number of hours.
Officially highlighted scent notes
Mint and lavender
Gaultier describes a minty opening and a fuller lavender facet. Shared lavender notes do not make all Le Male editions identical.
Tonka bean
The house compares tonka's warmth to honey and tobacco. These are aroma analogies, not confirmed edible ingredient disclosures.
Benzoin resin
Benzoin contributes sweet balsamic and vanilla-like nuances. Resemblance to vanilla does not make the two terms interchangeable.
Highlighted scent notes and accords do not disclose the full formula; a note can be made from several materials. Concentration terminology does not guarantee a particular number of hours.
How does the fragrance smell?
Gaultier describes Elixir as woody, aromatic and amber. Mint and lavender contrast with the resinous warmth of tonka and benzoin.
Le Male Elixir Parfum is a distinct Jean Paul Gaultier creation. Its highlighted notes are mint, lavender, tonka bean and benzoin.
Fragrance family and accords
Fragrance family and accords
Gaultier describes Elixir as woody, aromatic and amber. Mint and lavender contrast with the resinous warmth of tonka and benzoin.
Do notes reveal the formula?
Highlighted scent notes and accords do not disclose the full formula; a note can be made from several materials. Concentration terminology does not guarantee a particular number of hours.
Differences between editions
How to compare editions
Original Le Male Eau de Toilette highlights mint, lavender and vanilla. Elixir Parfum emphasizes tonka and benzoin, making it a separate edition.
How to sample the fragrance
Will everyone smell the same thing?
Perception varies by person, skin and environment. Use separate blotters and sample on skin when possible rather than treating promotional descriptions as universal results.
How to compare editions
Try the original EDT and Elixir separately, focusing on vanilla in the first and the tonka-benzoin accord in the second.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are highlighted?
Mint, lavender, tonka bean and benzoin.
What is the edition called?
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Parfum.
Is it the same as Le Male EDT?
No, they are different editions.
Does tonka imply actual honey?
No, honey is a scent descriptor in this context.
Key takeaways
Le Male Elixir combines mint and lavender with tonka and balsamic benzoin. Check the full edition name.
Related reading
Existing review · Edition comparison · Perfume encyclopedia
Fragrance notes explained · EDT, EDP and Parfum
Lavender in perfumery · Vanilla in perfumery · Perfume accords