Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum Perfume for Men 4.2 oz EDP Intense SP

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense is a richly concentrated, darkly sensual, and powerfully masculine Eau de Parfum Intense that represents the most elevated and most deeply concentrated expression of the legendary Le Male fragrance in the EDP format — a composition of extraordinary depth, warm oriental richness, and uncompromising masculine authority that takes the beloved Le Male DNA to its most refined and most intensely wearable extreme. Created by the iconic Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance house, Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense amplifies the signature Le Male accord — lavender, mint, and vanilla — with a richer, darker, and more deeply concentrated oriental character that delivers exceptional longevity, depth, and projection while maintaining the wearability and versatility that have made Le Male one of the most beloved masculine fragrances in the world. As an Eau de Parfum Intense, this composition sits between the original EDT and the Parfum Intense concentration, delivering a fragrance of extraordinary richness and depth that is perfectly calibrated for the man who wants the full Le Male experience at its most concentrated and most wearable. The generous 4.2 oz format offers a full, luxurious size ideal for the man who makes Le Male Le Parfum his signature scent.

The Story Behind the Scent

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male was first launched in 1995 and immediately established itself as one of the most distinctive, boldly masculine, and timelessly sensual fragrances in the history of modern perfumery. The fragrance's iconic bottle — a male torso encased in a sailor's striped jersey, inspired by the designer's signature aesthetic — became one of the most recognizable and celebrated fragrance bottles in the world. Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense was created to offer the man who loves Le Male the opportunity to experience the fragrance at its most richly concentrated and most deeply sensual level in the EDP format — a concentration that delivers greater depth, longevity, and projection than the original EDT while maintaining the characteristic Le Male DNA that has captivated fragrance lovers around the world for more than three decades. The Intense designation signals a composition that is richer, darker, and more deeply concentrated than the standard EDP — a fragrance that makes a powerful statement while remaining deeply wearable across a wide range of occasions and seasons.

Who It Is For

You are a man of confident, deeply masculine sensuality. You have worn Le Male for years and know its character intimately — the warm lavender opening, the clean mint freshness, the deep vanilla dry-down that lingers on the skin for hours. Now you want more — more depth, more richness, more concentration, more of everything that makes Le Male the fragrance you return to again and again. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense is crafted for you. It suits the confident, stylish man who moves through the world with effortless masculine authority, the man who appreciates the finest things in life and is not afraid to express that appreciation through his choice of fragrance, the man who wants a scent that is as powerful and distinctive as he is. It is particularly well suited to evening occasions, formal events, and the cooler months of autumn and winter when its rich, deeply concentrated character is most perfectly suited to the season.

First Impressions: The Opening Notes

The opening of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense is a burst of warm, richly concentrated masculine intensity that announces itself with confident authority and effortless masculine power. From the very first spray, the fragrance opens with the characteristic Le Male accord of warm lavender and clean mint, but in the EDP Intense concentration these notes are richer, darker, and more deeply textured than in the original EDT. Lavender — the signature note of the Le Male lineage — leads the opening with its characteristic warm, slightly herbal, and deeply masculine character, amplified by the EDP Intense concentration to a richer, more deeply textured quality. Mint adds a clean, slightly cool freshness that lifts the composition and gives it its characteristic clean, masculine vitality. Cardamom adds a warm, slightly sweet spice that deepens the opening and gives it its characteristic oriental richness.

The Heart: Where the Fragrance Lives

As the warm, concentrated opening gradually deepens, Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense transitions into its heart with seamless, powerful elegance. The heart of this fragrance is where its true character is fully revealed — a warmly sensual, richly oriental accord of extraordinary depth and complexity. Cinnamon adds a warm, slightly sweet spice that deepens the composition and gives it its characteristic oriental richness. Iris contributes a clean, slightly powdery floral quality that adds refined masculine elegance to the heart accord. Honey adds a warm, slightly sweet, and deeply sensual quality that gives the heart its characteristic dark, opulent richness. Together, these heart notes create a composition that is simultaneously warm and clean, rich and elegant, immediately compelling and endlessly rewarding.

The Base: The Lasting Impression

The dry-down of Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense is where the fragrance achieves its most intimate and most enduring expression — a warm, richly textured, and deeply masculine base that lingers on the skin with extraordinary persistence and quiet authority. Vanilla — the other signature note of the Le Male lineage — forms the backbone of the base in its richest and most concentrated EDP form, its warm, slightly sweet, and deeply comforting character amplified to extraordinary depth by the Intense concentration. Tonka bean adds a warm, slightly sweet, and deeply sensual quality that complements the vanilla and adds to the base's characteristic oriental richness. Musk — warm, clean, and deeply masculine — adds a skin-close intimacy that makes the fragrance feel like a natural extension of the wearer. Sandalwood adds a creamy, smooth warmth that softens the overall composition and creates a base that is both deeply masculine and quietly sensual. The overall effect is a base that lingers on the skin for hours — warm, rich, intimate, and deeply distinguished.

Olfactory Family

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense belongs to the Oriental Fougere family of masculine perfumery — a category defined by the combination of the classic fougere accord (lavender, coumarin, oakmoss) with warm, richly textured oriental base notes of vanilla, musk, and woods. This olfactory family represents some of the most universally beloved and enduring masculine fragrances in the history of perfumery — compositions that prioritize warmth, depth, and a sense of deeply masculine sensuality. Within this family, Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense occupies a particularly rich and deeply concentrated position — a fragrance that delivers the family's defining characteristics at their most richly textured and most deeply wearable extreme.

Fragrance Notes at a Glance

Top Notes: Lavender, Mint, Cardamom

Heart Notes: Cinnamon, Iris, Honey

Base Notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber

Sillage, Longevity, and Projection

As an Eau de Parfum Intense, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum delivers a concentration that significantly exceeds the original EDT, resulting in greater longevity, depth, and projection. In terms of longevity, Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense performs exceptionally well — typically lasting 8 to 12 hours on skin, with the warm vanilla and musk base often detectable well beyond that on clothing and fabric. The sillage is moderate to substantial in the opening hours, projecting the warm oriental fougere accord with confident masculine authority before gradually softening into a closer, more intimate skin scent as the hours pass. To maximize longevity, apply to pulse points — the wrists, neck, behind the ears, and the inner elbows — where body heat will amplify and project the fragrance.

Seasonal and Occasion Guide

Autumn: Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense is at its most magnificent in autumn — its warm, richly concentrated oriental fougere character perfectly complementing the cool, crisp air and the warm, golden tones of the season.

Winter: Exceptional in winter, its warm, rich base providing a sense of extraordinary comfort, luxury, and masculine authority perfectly suited to the cold months.

Spring: Performs beautifully in the cooler months of early spring, its warm oriental character providing depth and masculine distinction.

Summer: Best reserved for cooler summer evenings. The warm, concentrated oriental character is most appreciated in cooler temperatures.

Evening and formal occasions: Exceptional. The fragrance's warm, richly concentrated character and extraordinary dry-down make it one of the finest evening fragrances available at its price point.

Office: Best used with restraint in office environments — one to two sprays maximum given the EDP Intense concentration.

How to Wear It

Apply Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense to pulse points — the wrists, the neck, behind the ears, and the inner elbows. Do not rub the wrists together after application. For daily wear, two sprays are sufficient given the EDP Intense concentration. For evening occasions, two to three sprays provide excellent projection and sillage. Apply to moisturized skin to maximize longevity. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, bottle upright with cap on.

Gift Guide: Is This the Right Choice?

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense is one of the most exceptional masculine fragrance gifts available — a fragrance of extraordinary depth, warm sensuality, and deeply masculine authority, presented in the iconic Le Male bottle in its most richly concentrated EDP Intense form. The generous 4.2 oz format is a particularly luxurious gift size. It is an ideal gift for significant birthdays, anniversaries, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, and the holiday season — for the man who appreciates the very finest in masculine fragrance.

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About Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier is one of the most celebrated, iconoclastic, and internationally acclaimed French fashion and fragrance houses in the world — a brand whose philosophy of bold, playful, and timelessly sensual beauty has produced some of the most iconic and enduring fragrances in the history of modern perfumery. Le Male — launched in 1995 — remains one of the house's most iconic and beloved masculine fragrances, a true modern classic that has defined a generation of masculine perfumery and continues to captivate fragrance lovers around the world more than three decades after its launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense smell like?

It is a warm, richly concentrated oriental fougere masculine fragrance. The opening is warm and clean with lavender, mint, and cardamom; the heart is richly sensual with cinnamon, iris, and honey; and the base is deeply warm with vanilla, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood, and amber. It is warm, masculine, and deeply sensual.

How is EDP Intense different from EDT?

Eau de Parfum Intense contains a higher concentration of fragrance oils than EDT — typically 20–25% vs. 5–15%. This results in greater longevity (8–12 hours vs. 5–7 hours), deeper projection, and a richer, more complex scent evolution on the skin.

How long does it last?

As an EDP Intense, Le Male Le Parfum typically lasts 8 to 12 hours on skin, with the warm vanilla and musk base often detectable well beyond that on clothing and fabric.

Is it suitable as a gift?

Yes — it is one of the most exceptional masculine fragrance gifts available. The EDP Intense concentration and the iconic Le Male bottle make it a truly extraordinary gift for any man who appreciates the finest in masculine fragrance.

Is it 100% authentic?

Yes. All fragrances sold by Authentic Perfume Store are 100% genuine and sourced from authorized distributors. We do not sell testers, decants, or imitations of any kind.

Where does it ship from?

Orders ship from our Canada warehouse. We also have access to a USA warehouse for eligible orders, and we ship internationally including to Nigeria and select global destinations.

How should I store it?

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the bottle upright with the cap on.

How many sprays should I use?

For daily wear, 2 sprays are ideal given the EDP Intense concentration. For evening occasions, 2–3 sprays provide excellent projection. Always apply to pulse points and avoid rubbing the wrists together after application.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum is formulated to the highest standards of the fragrance industry. Individuals with known fragrance sensitivities should perform a patch test before full application.

Can I wear it year-round?

Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense performs best in autumn and winter. It can be worn year-round but is best reserved for cooler temperatures and evening occasions in warmer months.

Product Specifications

Product Identifiers

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum EDP Intense men perfume oriental fougere lavender mint cardamom cinnamon iris honey vanilla tonka bean musk sandalwood amber EDP spray 125ml 4.2oz luxury men fragrance Canada USA Nigeria authentic authorized genuine sealed

UPC: 8435415032315 / MPN: JEAN PAUL GAULTIER LE MALE LE PARFUM MEN 4.2 EDP INTENSE SP / Country of Origin: France / Weight: 0.1 kg