Male – Inspired by JPG Le Male Elixir
Male — The Golden Elixir
Inspired by the Most Intense Sweet Masculine in the Le Male Dynasty | Lavender, Mint, Vanilla, Benzoin, Honey, Tonka Bean & Tobacco | From ₹99 | For Men
Starting from ₹99
Male is a bold, intensely sweet, hedonistically addictive, and magnificently seductive men's fragrance — inspired by the landmark 2023 Parfum-concentration creation of master perfumer Quentin Bisch, released as the most intense, most opulent, and most complimented flanker in the legendary Le Male dynasty that began in 1995.
The brand's own description: "Welcome on board! The new sailor Le Male Elixir will induce burning cravings and drive your senses crazy. Burning desire spreads with the irresistible notes of fresh lavender, warming tonka bean, and gentle benzoin."
Crisp lavender and cool mint open with a blast of aromatic energy. Vanilla and benzoin create a creamy, balsamic, golden heart of extraordinary addictiveness. Honey, tonka bean, and tobacco anchor a warm, sweet, slightly smoky base that India's Myntra community called simply: "Compliment monster!"
Male is for the man who dresses for the night, walks into rooms with total confidence, and wants to be the most memorable presence wherever he goes.
🌟 The Quentin Bisch Connection — The Nose Behind Two WOPS Icons
Quentin Bisch created both Le Male Elixir (2023) and Amouage Guidance (2023) — winner of the French Fragrance Foundation's Best Niche Fragrance 2024. Two completely different fragrances from the same extraordinary nose: one a sweet, hedonistic gourmand-oriental masculine powerhouse; the other a delicate, award-winning floral-fruity niche masterpiece. Male and Guidance represent the two poles of Bisch's genius — seductive masculine fire and ethereal feminine beauty — both available in the WOPS collection from ₹99.
Why Nikhil Singhal Created Male
When Nikhil Singhal set out to create Male for World of Perfumers, he was working with a brief that carries the most hedonistically ambitious reputation in 2023 designer masculine perfumery: capture the DNA of the Parfum-concentration composition that Quentin Bisch created as the culmination of 28 years of the Le Male lineage — the lavender-mint-vanilla-benzoin-honey-tonka bean-tobacco formula that India's Myntra community calls a "compliment monster," that Basenotes describes as having "almost eternal" longevity, that Fragrantica's community calls "the OG Le Male on steroids," and that Vivir declares "a triumphant evolution of the iconic Le Male lineage — bold yet refined." And make it available from ₹99.
Nikhil Singhal is the founder and master perfumer of World of Perfumers — India's finest destination for inspired luxury fragrances. Trained in Dubai and drawing on fragrance oils sourced from Dubai, France, and Switzerland, his vision with Male was precise: that every Indian man — whether he is dressing for a winter night out in Delhi, a date night in Mumbai, or a party anywhere across India in the cooler months — deserves the same lavender opening, the same vanilla-benzoin heart, and the same honey-tonka-tobacco base that Quentin Bisch assembled when given the most ambitious brief in the Le Male dynasty's history: distil 28 years of Le Male hedonism into its purest, most burning, most Parfum-concentrated form. From just ₹99.
With Male, Nikhil faced the defining technical challenge of sweet gourmand-oriental masculine perfumery: the lavender-benzoin balance. This is the calibration at the heart of what makes Le Male Elixir different from every other sweet masculine in the designer space. Lavender — the foundational aromatic note of the entire Le Male lineage — and benzoin — the balsamic, resinous material that gives the Elixir its distinctive thick, golden, alchemical quality — are in fundamental tension in any fragrance composition. Lavender's quality is clean, aromatic, and volatile; it reads as fresh, green, slightly camphoraceous. Benzoin's quality is warm, resinous, and persistent; it reads as sweet, heavy, slightly caramelised. In a standard masculine fragrance, leading with both simultaneously produces either an incoherent opening where the lavender is overwhelmed before it registers, or a benzoin-heavy composition that loses the Le Male family's signature aromatic freshness. Bisch's genius was resolving this tension through sequencing rather than suppression — using mint to extend the lavender's aromatic brightness through the first phase, allowing it to establish itself fully before benzoin rises, so that both notes express their full character at different moments in the composition's timeline. Nikhil sourced lavender, mint, benzoin, honey, and tonka bean accords of the quality that a "compliment monster" demands, calibrating the lavender-benzoin sequence with the same temporal precision that makes Male the most addictive fragrance in the evening-masculine category.
Every bottle of Male that leaves the World of Perfumers workshop carries that intention: to give every Indian man the burning confidence, the golden seductive warmth, and the extraordinary lasting presence of a fragrance Quentin Bisch created as the definitive expression of masculine hedonism for the modern era.
Male is not just an inspired fragrance. It is Nikhil Singhal's conviction — made wearable — that every Indian man deserves to feel burning with desire and impossible to ignore. That lavender, honey, and tonka belong to every man in India. From ₹99.
What Does Le Male Elixir Actually Smell Like?
Le Male Elixir is simultaneously the most immediately accessible and the most intensely addictive fragrance in the entire Le Male collection. Vivir: "The fragrance commences with a bracing wave of cool mint and aromatic lavender — crisp, invigorating, offering a refreshing counterpoint to the deeper notes that are soon to emerge."
Fragrantica's most celebrated review: "The opening is a blast of fresh, floral and clean lavender that has quite a bit of bite with a touch of mint and a background piercing honey note. This fizzy and clean opening transitions into a radiant, airy and luxurious mix of sweetness — the florals of lavender and a rather spicy tonka bean. The drydown is hefty: benzoin, powdery vanilla and an earthy almost dirty tobacco note, but nothing challenging at all."
The Smell of Man: "Right off the bat, this fragrance hits you like a sugar rush on steroids — deep, rich, and ridiculously sweet. It goes heavy on the honey and vanilla. It's warm, sensual, and just a little sticky. While it's not something I would naturally gravitate towards, I can still tell it's top-tier quality."
Fragrance Profile — Notes & DNA
Lavender & Mint — Le Male Elixir's opening honours the Le Male lineage since 1995 while immediately signalling something more intense and more potent. Lavender — the foundational note of the entire dynasty — arrives with Parfum-concentration intensity that Parfumo describes as "a lavender essence bomb." Not soft lavender of daytime aromatics but aromatic, slightly camphoraceous, with a bite that immediately distinguishes Male.
Mint — fresh, cool, slightly medicinal — provides a bracing counterpoint that gives the opening a fizzy, invigorating quality. Fragrantica: "A blast of fresh, floral and clean lavender with quite a bit of bite, a touch of mint and a background piercing honey note." Honey glows underneath from the very first spray, giving the lavender-mint opening a warm golden undertone that immediately announces: this is an elixir.
Vanilla & Benzoin — As the lavender-mint opening subsides, a tidal wave of golden sweetness rises. Vanilla and benzoin create what Vivir describes as "a creamy, seductive vanilla beautifully complemented by the resinous, balsamic warmth of benzoin — refined, almost toasted, adding depth and comforting sensuality."
Benzoin — a sweet, balsamic resin — is the key to what makes Male feel genuinely different from a simple vanilla-lavender fragrance. It provides a resinous richness and warmth that make the vanilla feel deep and complex. Together, vanilla and benzoin create the heart of the "elixir" character — thick, golden, warm, addictive. Something concentrated. Something potent.
Honey, Tonka Bean & Tobacco — The base of Male is where Le Male Elixir becomes genuinely legendary. Honey — warm, slightly animalic, golden — provides the "burning desire" quality of the launch concept. Tonka bean — the backbone of the Le Male lineage since 1995 — reaches its fullest expression here. Parfumo: "Tonka primarily. Feels a little cinnamon-spicy at first and turns into something sweet-ambery."
Tobacco adds a dark, earthy quality that prevents the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional. Basenotes: "Longevity is almost eternal. The excessive sweetness fades, tobacco shows itself, and a honey-tobacco blend that lasts all day takes over. This part is the best aspect of this fragrance." On clothing, Male persists for multiple days.
The Scent Journey — Hour by Hour
💜 First 15 Minutes
Lavender and mint blast simultaneously — fresh, aromatic, with Parfum-concentration intensity. Parfumo: "a lavender essence bomb." Honey glows underneath from the first moment, giving the lavender a warm golden undertone. The opening of Male is immediately distinctive — the Le Male family DNA amplified to maximum. Bold. Confident. Burning. Apply 1–2 sprays maximum. Male announces itself without asking permission from anyone in the room.
🍦 30 Min – 2 Hours
Vanilla and benzoin rise — creamy, balsamic, toasted, golden. This is the phase that makes Male addictive: the transition from clean lavender to warm vanilla-benzoin is smooth and immediately recognisable as something extraordinary. Honey deepens alongside the vanilla. The fragrance becomes unambiguously gourmand-oriental — warm, sweet, slightly sticky, magnificently attractive. Women approaching in this phase will turn to ask. This is when the "compliment monster" reputation is earned.
🍯 2 – 6 Hours
Tonka bean takes centre stage — warm, almond-sweet, deeply comforting. Honey settles into a natural, slightly animalic warmth. Tobacco begins its long emergence — dry, earthy, adding sophistication to the sweetness. The fragrance projects at room-filling level. Myntra India: "It projects really well — people standing 3-4 feet away can smell you." This is Male's most spectacular social phase — the period that generated the most Indian compliment reviews and the most turned heads.
✨ 6–12+ Hours
Tobacco-honey drydown — the most sophisticated phase. Basenotes: "Longevity is almost eternal. The excessive sweetness fades, tobacco shows itself, and a honey-tobacco blend that lasts all day takes over." On skin, Male persists 12+ hours. On clothing, multiple days. The honey-tobacco-tonka of the base is intimate, skin-close, dark, and magnificent — the quiet presence of a man who was extraordinary hours ago and still is.
⚠️ Important — Male Is an Evening Fragrance. Not a Daytime or Summer Scent.
The intense sweetness, nuclear projection, and Parfum concentration make Male emphatically an evening and night-out fragrance. The Smell of Man: "This is not your 'let's just grab coffee' fragrance. This scent is for nights out — restaurants, bars, clubs, concerts." Basenotes: "In hot seasons, don't even think about touching the bottle." Apply 1–2 sprays maximum to chest or wrists. Male does not require more than two sprays for all-day presence at Parfum concentration.
Compliment Factor
⚡ Compliment Score: 9.3/10 — "Compliment Monster" — India's Most Talked-About New Men's Evening Fragrance
Le Male Elixir has established itself as one of the fastest-growing compliment fragrances in men's designer perfumery since 2023. Myntra India's most-upvoted review: "Compliment monster! Worth every rupee. As soon as I walked into the party, two people asked me what I was wearing. Smells very rich and golden — honey and vanilla in a dark, sexy way. People 3-4 feet away can smell you. Women love this scent." The Smell of Man: "Like most Le Male fragrances, this one is guaranteed to earn you compliments. It's a bold, sweet scent that effortlessly captures attention and women love it — a crowd-pleaser when worn in the right setting."
Performance
When & Where to Wear Male
Who Should Wear Male
Why You'll Love Male
- 💜 Lavender opening at Parfum intensity — not soft or refined but full-volume aromatic lavender — the Le Male family signature amplified to its most powerful and most distinctive expression
- 🌿 Cool mint — the fizzy, bracing counterpoint that gives the opening its clean lift before the warm golden heart arrives
- 🍦 Creamy, toasted vanilla — refined and balsamic rather than confectionery — Vivir: "possesses a comforting sensuality" — the vanilla that makes Male genuinely addictive
- 🌫️ Benzoin — the resinous, balsamic material that gives the heart its depth — making the vanilla-heart feel like a genuine elixir rather than a simple sweet fragrance
- 🍯 Honey — warm, natural, slightly animalic — present from opening to drydown — the "golden" note that makes Male unmistakably seductive
- 🫘 Tonka Bean — the foundational note of the Le Male lineage since 1995 — at its most concentrated and most complex expression in Elixir — warm, almond-sweet, cinnamon-spicy
- 🚬 Tobacco drydown — the sophisticated note that transforms sweetness into complexity — the honey-tobacco final phase that Basenotes calls "the best aspect of this fragrance"
- ⏱️ 12+ hours longevity — "almost eternal" (Basenotes) — with multiple days presence on clothing at Parfum concentration
- 💰 From just ₹99 — the same Quentin Bisch Le Male Elixir Parfum DNA that retails at ₹6,840–₹10,810 in India
💡 Why Quentin Bisch Was the Perfect Choice for Le Male Elixir: Bisch's portfolio includes Parfums de Marly Layton, Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede, and Amouage Guidance (winner of Best Niche Fragrance 2024). For Le Male Elixir, his genius was the balance: sweet enough to be immediately accessible and broadly complimented, while using benzoin, honey, and tobacco to provide the complexity that separates a great fragrance from a simple crowd-pleaser.
Vivir: "A bold yet refined composition demonstrating his talent for reinterpreting iconic DNA with a contemporary and impactful twist — a triumphant evolution of the iconic Le Male lineage."
That award-winning perfumer's most seductive creation is now available in India from ₹99 at World of Perfumers.
What the World Says About JPG Le Male Elixir
"The opening is a blast of fresh, floral and clean lavender with bite, mint and a background honey note. This fizzy clean opening transitions into a radiant, airy and luxurious mix of sweetness — lavender florals and spicy tonka bean. The drydown is hefty: benzoin, powdery vanilla and earthy tobacco. Despite its sweetness, the fragrance does not seem heavy or bulky. Typical Bisch monster projection perfume."
— Fragrantica / Parfumo Community
"Compliment monster! Worth every rupee. This perfume screams luxury. Two people at the party immediately asked what I was wearing. Rich and golden — think honey and vanilla in a dark, sexy way. Projects well — people 3-4 feet away can smell you. Insane longevity all day. Women love this scent — major compliment getter."
— Myntra India Community
"Le Male Elixir commences with bracing mint and aromatic lavender. As the freshness subsides, creamy seductive vanilla complemented by resinous balsamic benzoin unfolds — refined, almost toasted, with comforting sensuality. The base of honey, tonka bean and tobacco provides the lasting impression. A triumphant evolution of the iconic Le Male lineage — bold yet refined. A potent distillation designed to ignite desire and command attention."
— Vivir Review 2026
"Longevity is almost eternal. The excessive sweetness from the first spray fades, tobacco starts to show itself, and a honey-tobacco blend that lasts all day takes over. This part is the best aspect of the fragrance. My favourite winter scent. Best fragrance of 2024 in my opinion. Best flanker of a great fragrance line."
— Basenotes / eBay Community
JPG Le Male Elixir Parfum vs Male — World of Perfumers
| Feature | JPG Le Male Elixir Parfum Original | Male – WOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹6,840 (75ml Myntra) · ₹10,810 (125ml Lifestyle) | ₹99 onwards |
| Key Notes | Lavender, Mint, Vanilla, Benzoin, Honey, Tonka Bean, Tobacco | Lavender, Mint, Vanilla, Benzoin, Honey, Tonka Bean, Tobacco |
| Concentration | Parfum — highest concentration possible | High concentration imported oils |
| Longevity | 12+ hrs / "Almost Eternal" — days on clothing | 10–12+ hrs on skin |
| Gender | For Men — Oriental Fougère | For Men — Oriental Fougère |
| Scent Family | Oriental Fougère / Sweet Gourmand | Oriental Fougère / Sweet Gourmand |
| Best Occasion | Evening · Night Out · Winter · Dates | Evening · Night Out · Winter ⭐ · Dates |
| Le Male Legacy | Part of the iconic Le Male dynasty since 1995 | Inspired by the most intense Le Male ever created |
| Perfumer | Quentin Bisch (2023) — also created Amouage Guidance | Inspired by Bisch's seductive masterwork |
| Made In | France (Puig Group) | India (Imported Oils) |
How Male Compares to Other Indian Brands
| Brand | Performance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| World of Perfumers – Male | High | ⭐ Best Value |
| EM5 | Moderate | Premium Pricing |
| Bella Vita | Moderate | Mid Value |
Male — Perfect for Every Grand Indian Evening
❄️ Indian Winter — Sweet Orientals at Their Finest
India's October through February winter is where Male becomes truly extraordinary. The honey-vanilla-tonka base deepens and enriches in cool air — becoming richer, more golden, more magnificent. Basenotes: "My favourite winter scent — best fragrance of 2024 in my opinion." For Indian winter evenings — from Delhi's January chill to Bengaluru's December cool — Male fills rooms with golden warmth that lingers long after the wearer has left. Apply 1 spray to chest. Wear to every Indian winter evening that deserves to be unforgettable.
🌙 Indian Nights Out — The Room-Commanding Presence
Le Male Elixir was created for nights out — restaurants, bars, clubs, concerts — and Male honours that DNA. The Parfum projection means that in social environments, Male creates a sensory presence that announces your arrival before you do. Myntra: "As soon as I walked into the party, two people asked me what I was wearing." The honey-vanilla-benzoin heart becomes even more magnetic in warm evening environments. For every Indian night out where you want to be the most memorable presence — Male from ₹99 is the choice.
💑 Date Nights — The Honey-Vanilla Seduction
The Le Male lineage has been beloved by women since 1995 for its warmth and sweet masculine beauty — and Le Male Elixir takes that appeal to its highest expression. The honey-tonka-vanilla drydown is one of the most universally attractive men's fragrance combinations. Multiple reviewers document women specifically complimenting the base notes hours into wearing. For Indian date nights where a warm, memorable, deeply attractive impression is the goal — Male is the most effective tool in the WOPS men's collection.
🎁 The Ultimate Bold Men's Gift — Young, Modern & Loved
Le Male Elixir is one of the most talked-about men's fragrances of 2023 with a growing Indian fan base. For the young Indian man aged 18–35 who already loves Invictus, 1 Million, or Ultra Male — Male from WOPS delivers the next level of that sweet-masculine DNA at ₹99. For Diwali, birthdays, farewells, or any occasion requiring a gift that a young Indian man will genuinely use, genuinely love, and genuinely receive compliments from — Male is the answer.
FAQs — Male Perfume
Male by World of Perfumers is directly inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Parfum, the 2023 fragrance created by master perfumer Quentin Bisch. It captures the same lavender-mint opening, vanilla-benzoin heart, and honey-tonka bean-tobacco base DNA that made Le Male Elixir one of the most talked-about, most complimented, and most purchased men's fragrances of 2023 — at a fraction of the ₹6,840–₹10,810 India retail price. Made in India with imported fragrance oils from Dubai, France, and Switzerland.
Male opens with an intense blast of aromatic lavender and cool mint — immediately distinctive and confidently masculine, with honey glowing from the very first spray. The heart deepens rapidly into creamy, balsamic, toasted vanilla and benzoin — sweet, golden, almost viscous, like a genuine elixir. The base is warm and dark: tonka bean (almond-sweet, slightly cinnamon-spicy), honey (natural, warm, slightly animalic), and tobacco (dry, earthy, sophisticated). Overall: fresh lavender opening, sweet-creamy golden heart, warm honey-tobacco drydown. Bold. Addictive. Seductive. Unforgettable.
Male is emphatically an evening and special occasion fragrance — not a daytime or office scent. The Parfum-concentration sweetness, nuclear projection, and intensely gourmand character make it inappropriate for workplace environments and uncomfortable in summer heat. The Smell of Man: "This is not your 'let's just grab coffee' fragrance. This scent is for nights out." For daytime wear, WOPS recommends Gentlemen (212 Men DNA) or H2O (Acqua di Giò Profumo DNA). Male is for when you want to own the evening — not the morning.
Male is the longest-lasting fragrance in the WOPS men's collection. At Parfum concentration, Basenotes documents "almost eternal" longevity — 12+ hours on skin and multiple days on clothing. Apply 1–2 sprays maximum to chest or wrists. Male does not require multiple sprays — two sprays provide all-day presence with strong 3–4 hour projection before settling to a skin-close scent trail. On clothing, the honey-tobacco character persists for 2–3 days.
Male is exceptional for India's cooler months — October through February — when its honey-vanilla-tonka base deepens beautifully in cool air. In Indian summer (April–June), Male should be avoided for daytime use — the intense sweet gourmand character feels oppressive in high heat. Basenotes clearly states: "In hot seasons, don't even think about touching the bottle." For summer evening events in air-conditioned environments, 1 spray is appropriate. Male is the quintessential Indian winter evening fragrance — reserve it for the cold months and special occasions where it performs at its magnificent best.
Male is an excellent gift for Indian men aged 18–35 who love bold, sweet, modern fragrances. Le Male Elixir is one of the most discussed and most purchased men's fragrances globally since 2023 — its "compliment monster" reputation makes it aspirational for young men. If the recipient already loves Invictus, 1 Million, or Ultra Male, Male will be immediately and enthusiastically loved. For Diwali, birthdays, and any occasion for a young man who appreciates bold fragrance and nights out — Male from ₹99 is genuinely impressive and genuinely appreciated.
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Final Verdict
Bold. Golden. Burning. Addictive. The most intensely seductive Le Male ever created.
Male captures the DNA of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir — the Parfum-concentration fragrance Quentin Bisch created as a distillation of 28 years of Le Male hedonism into its purest, most burning form. Lavender, mint, vanilla, benzoin, honey, tonka bean, tobacco — the combination that India called a "compliment monster," that Basenotes called "almost eternal," and that Fragrantica called "the OG Le Male on steroids."
Not for the office. Not for summer days. Not for the faint-hearted or the casual. Male is for the man who dresses for the night, walks into rooms with absolute confidence, and wants every person within six feet to turn and ask: "What are you wearing?"
Male makes every man who wears it exactly what was promised: burning with desire, radiant with masculinity, and impossible — absolutely impossible — to ignore.
Male. The Golden Elixir. ⚡
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