The concentration edit
Which JPG
Le Male
lasts longest?
Five versions. Different ways to make an impression. Compare the hours, the projection and the trail, from the lighter original to the longer-lasting Elixir Absolu.
Find your versionThe longevity ranking
The hours, compared.
- Elixir AbsoluLONGEST LASTING12–14 hours
- Elixir12 hours
- Ultra Male10–12 hours
- Le Parfum10 hours
- EDT4–5 hours
Editorial wear estimates. Brighter segments show ranges.
The quick answer
Le Male Elixir Absolu lasts the longest on our skin, at 12–14 hours. Elixir follows at 12 hours, Ultra Male at 10–12, Le Parfum at 10 and EDT at 4–5. Ultra Male and Elixir have strong projection and strong sillage. Elixir Absolu projects moderately while leaving a strong trail, so extra wear time does not mean the strongest projection.
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12–14 hours, moderate projection and a strong scent trail.
Presence & long wearElixir12 hours, with strong projection and strong sillage.
A measured presenceLe Parfum10 hours, with moderate projection and moderate sillage.
Three different measures
Lasting longer isn’t the whole story.
- Longevity
- How long you can still detect the scent.
- Projection
- How far the scent radiates around you.
- Sillage
- The scent trail you leave as you move.
Bars use the same scale for every bottle. Projection and trail are qualitative ratings from light to heavy; they don’t describe hours at full strength.
EDT vs Ultra Male vs Le Parfum vs Elixir vs Elixir Absolu
Find your kind of Le Male.
Compare the performance. Explore the notes. Choose the scent you want to live with.
01 / Eau de Toilette
#5 for longevity
Le Male Eau de Toilette
Mint · Lavender · Vanilla
The original. A lighter presence.
EDT is our starting point for the familiar mint, lavender and vanilla side of Le Male. We get 4–5 hours with light projection and light sillage, so it suits a shorter wear or a preference for a quieter presence. Choose it for that recognizable aromatic warmth rather than maximum hours.
Choose it for The original Le Male character and occasions when a light scent trail suits you.
Consider: It has the shortest wear time here. Try Le Parfum if you want a substantial step up in hours with a moderate presence.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 4–5 hours
- Projection
- Light
- Sillage / scent trail
- Light
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
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$59.99 at Jomashop
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$39.99 at Beauty House
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$60.99 at Maple Prime
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02 / Eau de Toilette
#3 for longevity
Ultra Male
Pear · Dark lavender · Woody vanilla
Sweet pear. Strong presence.
Ultra Male takes the aromatic signature into a sweeter, fruitier direction with pear, dark lavender and woody vanilla. Its 10–12 hours, strong projection and strong sillage make it a starting point for someone who wants both long wear and a noticeable trail.
Choose it for A sweeter scent profile, evening plans and buyers who want strong projection.
Consider: Its sweetness and strong presence may feel like more than you want in close quarters. Le Parfum offers a more measured alternative in this comparison.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 10–12 hours
- Projection
- Strong
- Sillage / scent trail
- Strong
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
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$78.95 at FragranceShop
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$103.95 at Perfumania
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$111.00 at Arvellafragrance
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03 / Eau de Parfum
#4 for longevity
Le Male Le Parfum
Cardamom · Lavender & iris · Vanilla
Ten hours. A more measured trail.
Le Parfum is our first stop for warm cardamom, lavender, iris and vanilla with a more composed presence. It lasts 10 hours on our skin, with moderate projection and moderate sillage. That makes it a useful choice when you want longer wear without Ultra Male or Elixir’s stronger projection.
Choose it for A warm, softly powdery direction, longer days and a moderate scent trail.
Consider: It does not match Elixir or Elixir Absolu for wear time here. Choose it because you enjoy the iris-and-vanilla balance and its more measured presence.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 10 hours
- Projection
- Moderate
- Sillage / scent trail
- Moderate
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
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125 ml · Retail bottle
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125 ml · Retail bottle
04 / Elixir
#2 for longevity
Le Male Elixir
Lavender · Honeyed warmth · Tonka & tobacco
Long wear. Strong projection.
Elixir is our pick when you want 12 hours and a stronger presence around you. Lavender, vanilla and a honeyed tonka-and-tobacco character take the scent in a richer, sweeter direction. We rate both its projection and sillage strong, distinguishing it from the more moderately projecting Absolu.
Choose it for Rich sweetness, evening wear and someone who values strong projection as well as longevity.
Consider: The sweetness and strong presence deserve a skin test before a full bottle. Extra sprays are not the same thing as a better fit for your setting.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 12 hours
- Projection
- Strong
- Sillage / scent trail
- Strong
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
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Est. $96.38 at FragranceNet
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05 / Elixir
#1 for longevity
Le Male Elixir Absolu
Spiced plum · Lavender · Tonka bean
The longest wear. A strong trail.
Elixir Absolu leads this comparison at 12–14 hours on our skin. Plum, lavender and tonka shape a warm, fruity-spiced character. Its projection is moderate while its sillage is strong: we would choose it for that scent and the extra wear time, rather than expecting it to radiate more strongly than Elixir.
Choose it for The longest wear time here and a warm, fruity-spiced scent with a strong trail.
Consider: Its 12–14 hour range overlaps Elixir’s 12 hours. If strong projection matters more than the final stretch of wear, compare Elixir and Ultra Male on skin.
View fragrance profileThe performance
- Longevity
- 12–14 hours
- Projection
- Moderate
- Sillage / scent trail
- Strong
Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.
The scent, from top to base
Fragrance notes
Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓
Find your bottle
Shop Elixir Absolu.
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4.2 oz / 125 ml
The final pick
Choose the scent.
Then compare the offers.
Choose Elixir Absolu for 12–14 hours and a strong trail with moderate projection. Choose Elixir for 12 hours with strong projection and sillage, or Ultra Male for a sweeter pear-and-vanilla direction at 10–12 hours. Le Parfum offers 10 hours with moderate presence; EDT gives you the original character and the lightest presence at 4–5 hours.
Explore the longest lasting pickA little more clarity
Le Male, answered.
Which Le Male lasts the longest?
Le Male Elixir Absolu lasts the longest on our skin, at 12–14 hours. Elixir lasts 12 hours, Ultra Male 10–12, Le Parfum 10 and EDT 4–5. The ranges overlap, so these figures are a comparison of our wear estimates rather than a guaranteed difference on every wearing.
Does Le Male Elixir Absolu project more strongly than Elixir?
No, in our ratings Elixir has strong projection and Elixir Absolu has moderate projection. Both have strong sillage. Absolu’s longer 12–14 hour wear range does not mean it radiates more strongly around you.
Does Ultra Male last longer than Le Male Le Parfum?
Ultra Male lasts 10–12 hours on our skin, compared with 10 hours for Le Parfum. Ultra Male also has strong projection and strong sillage here, while Le Parfum is moderate in both.
Which Le Male has the strongest projection?
Ultra Male and Elixir both have strong projection in this comparison. Le Parfum and Elixir Absolu are moderate, and the original EDT is light. Projection describes the scent radiating around you, while sillage is the trail left as you move.
Which Le Male is the most understated?
The original EDT has the lightest projection and sillage, with 4–5 hours of wear on our skin. Le Parfum is a starting point if you want longer wear at 10 hours while keeping projection and sillage moderate.
Is Le Male Le Parfum actually a parfum?
The product name is Le Male Le Parfum, but Jean Paul Gaultier labels its concentration Eau de Parfum Intense. Ultra Male is labeled Eau de Toilette Intense. Use the full product name when comparing retailer listings.
Are these longevity figures guaranteed?
No. These are our editorial wear estimates, and skin, weather, application and perception affect the result. Hours describe overall detectability rather than time spent projecting at full strength.
Where can I compare Le Male prices?
Use the shopping options next to each version. Prices come from eligible matching catalog offers when available. Other listings use an unpriced check-price button. Confirm the version and bottle size you want at the retailer.