Jean Paul Gaultier · Parfum Intense
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu
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Le Male Elixir Absolu by Jean Paul Gaultier is a dense, spiced take on plum and wood, made as a Parfum Intense. Bergamot and cardamom open it, quickly joined by cinnamon and a rich, jammy plum. Artemisia, davana and lavender sit through the middle, herbal rather than sweet, before ambrette, benzoin, labdanum, patchouli and tonka bean settle into a thick, resinous base. It reads warm and faintly boozy rather than fresh. Released in 2025 and worn by men, it suits anyone who wants a scent with real presence after dark. Voters keep it strictly for autumn and winter, for evening and night wear only. Most wearers vote its longevity long-lasting, and most call the sillage strong, so one or two sprays carry the whole effect. A 3ml decant is enough to know if that density suits you before buying more.
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The community verdict
Most find Le Male Elixir Absolu long-lasting with strong projection. Bergamot, cardamom and cinnamon lead into lavender and davana before benzoin and labdanum deepen the finish. It suits autumn evenings, with winter nights working too, for those drawn to warm spice and a firm presence.
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- Brand
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Concentration
- Parfum Intense
- Scent profile
- For men
- Launched
- Decant sizes
- 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu, hour by hour
How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.
Cinnamon, lavender and resin on a wool scarf after midnight.
Main accordswarm spicy, amber, aromatic, fruity, sweet
What wearers say
Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.
Longevity
Most voted: 60%Long lasting
Sillage
Most voted: 55%Strong
Season
Most voted: 50%Autumn
Time of day
Most voted: 40%Evening
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Longevity
- Very weak1%
- Weak3%
- Moderate15%
- Long lasting (Most voted)60%
- Eternal21%
Sillage
- Intimate5%
- Moderate25%
- Strong (Most voted)55%
- Enormous15%
Season
- Spring8%
- Summer5%
- Autumn (Most voted)50%
- Winter37%
Time of day
- Daytime15%
- Office10%
- Evening (Most voted)40%
- Night out35%
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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu in plain words
What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.
What it smells like
Warm spice from the first spray, with bergamot, cardamom and a sweet cinnamon. The heart turns herbal and aromatic with lavender, and it dries down deep and resinous, sweet and smooth.
How it wears
The perfume community finds it long-lasting, some calling it endless, with strong projection.
When to wear it
Wearers pick it for autumn evenings, with winter nights also working well.
Who it suits
Suits a man who likes warm spice and a firm presence. It is strong, so it fits people who like to be noticed more than those who want a quiet scent.
Similar perfumes at 10ML
- Giorgio Armani Stronger With You Absolutely: shares the davana and lavender
- Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Extreme: shares the davana and plum
- Parfums de Marly Oajan: shares the artemisia and labdanum
Sizes and price per ml
At 10ML, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu comes as 3ml for €7.56 (€2.52/ml), 10ml for €22.86 (€2.29/ml) and 30ml for €57.51 (€1.92/ml).
Frequently asked questions
What does Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu smell like?
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Plum. The heart brings Artemisia, Davana and Lavender. It dries down to Ambrette, Benzoin, Labdanum and Patchouli. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as warm spicy, amber, aromatic, fruity and sweet.
Is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu long lasting?
Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (60% of votes), and 81% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as strong (55% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.
Is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu good for summer?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn; summer takes only 5% of season votes.
Is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu good for winter?
Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other seasons, but winter still takes 37% of season votes.
Is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu for day or night?
Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 75% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 25% for daytime or the office.
Can I wear Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu to the office?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 10% of time-of-day votes go to the office.
Who makes Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu?
Le Male Elixir Absolu is made by Jean Paul Gaultier. It was launched in 2025. The concentration is Parfum Intense.
How many wears is a 10ml decant of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu?
A 10ml decant of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.
Which other Jean Paul Gaultier perfumes can I try?
Besides Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu, 10ML has Le Male Le Parfum, Le Male and Le Beau Le Parfum from Jean Paul Gaultier, each decanted from the original bottle.
Is this Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu decant the original perfume?
Yes. Every Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu decant is filled by hand from an original Jean Paul Gaultier bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.
Is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu sweet?
Warm-sweet. Cinnamon, benzoin and labdanum give a rich, resinous sweetness, but cardamom, lavender and bergamot keep it spicy and aromatic.
Is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu fresh or warm?
Warm. A brief bergamot lift opens it, then spice, benzoin and labdanum make a cosy, deep scent for autumn and winter.
Where can I buy Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu as a decant?
At 10ML: Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €22.86 (€2.29/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.
What is a decant?
A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.