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Cheaper alternatives to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male

More affordable options that smell similar, with what you gain and lose in each.

The profile of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male rests on sweet, aromatic and spicy: that is the first thing any substitute has to nail, and the first thing we check in every candidate.

We found 3 cheaper alternatives; the closest is Afnan 9PM, which our model places as very close.

Best alternative

Afnan 9PM

Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).

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  • AfnanBudget
    9PM
    Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).

    Keeps Sweet. Loses Sandalwood. Δ score: -0.2

  • LattafaBudget
    KhamrahFull review
    Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).

    Keeps Sweet. Loses Sandalwood. Δ score: 0.0

  • LattafaBudget
    Khamrah Qahwa
    Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).

    Keeps Sweet. Loses Sandalwood. Δ score: -0.1

Same-tier alternatives

  • VersaceDesigner
    Eros
    55%Our verdict

    Keeps Sweet. Loses Sandalwood. Δ score: -0.1

  • Stronger With You IntenselyFull review
    Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).

    Keeps Sweet. Loses Sandalwood. Δ score: +0.1

  • DiorDesigner
    Sauvage ElixirFull review
    Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).

    Keeps Sweet. Loses Vanilla. Δ score: +1.1

  • DiorDesigner
    Sauvage
    Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).

    Keeps Sweet. Loses Tonka bean. Δ score: +0.7

Quick questions

How is the similarity percentage calculated?
We cross the accords and notes of each pair of fragrances with our own similarity model, and when our editors have evaluated the pair in depth, their verdict is the number you see. The full methodology is linked at the bottom of the list.
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