Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible, released in 2010, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible: lavender, vanilla and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
As the foundational scent for the entire line, it provides the most authentic experience of the aromatic lavender and vanilla heart.
It shares its aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 24,545 community ratings.
Offers a familiar aromatic and vanilla-forward profile that captures the essence of the original, providing a soft and approachable daily wear experience.
It shares its lavender, vanilla and aromatic accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible, opens on Pink Pepper and Grapefruit too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 3,169 community ratings.
A deeper, more intense take on the classic vanilla and amber profile, offering a modern evolution of the original's aromatic character.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and aromatic accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 24,280 community ratings.
Features a clean, aromatic blend that evokes a similar sophisticated vibe, balancing citrus and spice with a smooth, lasting finish.
It shares its aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 434 community ratings.
Shares the sweet, spicy, and amber-rich DNA, delivering a modern and alluring scent that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family.
It shares its vanilla, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,279 community ratings.
Cuba Paris Cuba Gold, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.