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Le Male Elixir Absolu
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Le Male Elixir Absolu by Jean Paul Gaultier is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. This creation, signed by Quentin Bisch, was launched in 2025. Its opening unfolds a vibrant combination of plum, cinnamon, cardamom and bergamot. The heart of the composition reveals herbaceous elegance thanks to lavender, davana and savoury. Finally, the base notes land with a warm and enveloping foundation of tonka bean, benzoin, ambrette musk, patchouli and labdanum.
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It will perform incredibly and do everything you want, but at first impression, it is another annoying, super-sweet, and uninteresting blend from the ‘genius’ Bisch.
To my nose, it smells like Lattafa Khamra liquid in a Jean Paul bottle.
At 30 seconds, it settles into tonka and more tonka. Totally dispensable.
The normal Elixir was in that fine line of sweet-modern without being cloying, thanks to the mint and the original Le Male touch at the start and the tobacco at the dry down, which gave it maturity. I don’t know how Bisch managed it, but that mix worked and satisfied almost everyone. In this new flanker, which has the skeleton of the Elixir, I feel the balance has been broken and it is a decidedly sweet, striking, and youthful fragrance. Within that Puig drawer, it could be one of the best launches, but it repeats all the clichés we are saturated with. The initial plum note adds freshness, but then it gets surrounded by that sticky, sweet smell with tonka bean, which is omnipresent today. The performance again reaches beast mode, lasting and projecting for hours, but it no longer has the evolution of the previous one, so such potency can become overwhelming due to being one-dimensional. It is a good option for a young audience going out to party, but for me, it has lost the interest of the normal Elixir.
I own almost all the Le Male fragrances, and this is my favourite: it mixes the best of the previous ones. It is more elegant than the normal Elixir, which I see for parties, dinners, or dates. The Absolu has that vibe but is less youthful. The longevity is top, lasting more than 7 or 8 hours depending on the heat. The trail is not as potent as its sibling, but this fragrance has earned me more compliments when asked what I am wearing. I recommend going to a perfumer to try it; it is not a blind buy, not because it might not be liked, but because I don’t see an 18-20 year old boy looking for such an aroma. PS: it is the serious friend when we go out after a party, serious but fun 😀
Tested from a decant sprayed on skin. I love JPG, but I don’t understand their recent launches. It seems the trend is to create fragrances that differ by a single note without adding anything new. I have Le Male Le Parfum, a gem, and then the Elixir, another great fragrance with a more potent chocolate touch, being 90% identical to the previous one. And now this Elixir Absolu, where I notice that fruity plum note with the base of the others, and I haven’t liked it at all. It smells good and resembles the others, but the plum doesn’t suit my nose. It is fruity, lavender, and that typical JPG iris; it reminds me a lot of Dior Homme Intense. Regarding the Le Male line, I still think: 1. Le Male Le Parfum, 2. Elixir, 3. The classic, 4. Elixir Absolu.
This is an absolute masterpiece for me. It has iris in the opening, surely, and that is not mentioned anywhere.
It smells delicious, but one cannot help but compare it to Le Male Elixir. This comparison shows me that tobacco is key to adding complexity and preventing it from being just sweet. Everyone will have their favourite, but I don’t think it is worth owning both.
The plum note at the beginning doesn’t quite fit the concept, but once everything dries down, it blends perfectly and smells fantastic. It is a youthful, cheerful fragrance for winter, very similar to the Elixir (around 80%) but without the tobacco, honey, or mint. It reminds me of Scandal Absolu for that specific sweetness.
Out of all the Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances I’ve tried, this one ranks second, just behind Scandal Le Parfum. Compared to Le Male Elixir, it’s far superior; I found the mint in the original irritating at first, with only the honey-tobacco nuance appealing, whereas in this new Absolu, the plum opening (which lasts about an hour) gives way to a version very similar to the original, featuring lavender and tonka bean, which are my favourites. The performance is nuclear: it lasted 10 hours on me, with two hours of strong projection, followed by another hour of moderate sillage before settling close to the skin. It is more versatile than the original Elixir: you can wear it in a bar, on a date, for something formal, or even at university (with just three or five sprays as it is potent). It is also more versatile across seasons and climates because it isn’t as sweet; it suits autumn, winter, and spring perfectly, and I would wear it in summer only on cool evenings. In autumn and winter, it works for day and night, but in spring and summer, only for evening. Regarding age, I see it for people aged 20 to 30; they say it is more mature than the previous Elixir and they are right, as this Absolu is not so sweet. It depends on the individual; I am 18 and it seems a bit much for me. Overall, it is a very good launch, although I understand some may be slightly disappointed. I give it 9/10.
The opening features a very strong, undeclared iris that smells to me exactly like Dior Homme Intense.
A fragrance where the plum note is extremely prominent throughout its entire evolution. I compared it with its sibling, Le Male Elixir, and yes, you can definitely feel the DNA. I’m sticking with this one; it has a different character that I prefer. I adore BOTH, but to avoid smelling like ‘everyone else’ and given the same composition, this is my choice. At first, upon spraying, I detected the plum and it reminded me of Lattafa’s Vintage Radio, making me think the worst, but within a minute it had transformed into a completely different scent. After 10 sprays, you’ll notice it projects brilliantly.
I discovered this fragrance because I intended to buy Le Male Elixir, but after trying both, I found the Absolu version superior. The plum aspect makes the fragrance slightly more wearable and fresh. It seems ideal for autumn, winter, and crisp spring and summer evenings. Normally, none of Jean Paul Gaultier’s scents have ever surprised me on my skin, but this one did. For me, it is the best in the line.
The opening smells of an iris similar to Dior Homme Intense, but a bit softer. Then, you can sense a bit of the DNA from the other JPG Elixir.
Personally, I liked it. I feel it’s about 60% similar to the Le Male Elixir, but with 40% sweetness, iris, and fruit, of which the plum is noticeable. I used this fragrance for going to the disco and night outings; I feel it works much better for dates or open-air venues, as the scent is very similar and the Elixir has become so popular that I’d use this instead there. It’s more youthful, suited for university students. 7/10.
It’s like a blend of JPG Le Parfum and the Elixir: it has the iris from the Le Parfum opening and the dry-down of the Elixir, but without the honey or tobacco. I prefer the regular Elixir; it feels more masculine and potent to me.
It resembles the Male Elixir quite a bit, but personally, I detect a very marked iris note, like makeup or lipstick. After 30 minutes, it fades considerably, leaving an Elixir-like scent but more subdued. It’s not bad; it’s less loud and slightly more formal.
It literally makes me feel nauseous.
I’d been testing it side by side with the Le Male Elixir for days before finally deciding to buy this. The Absolu is richer and denser than the Elixir in every way. This one is more complex, better crafted, creamier, and more enjoyable, plus it lasts and projects much more. They say the Elixir is a bomb, but be careful trying this; it surpasses it by a mile. What a magnificent fragrance, although yes, it’s for winter use only.
Spectacular! Quentin Bisch leaving his mark, big resemblance to Teriaq Intense by Lataffa (also by Bisch), but this Le Male Elixir Absolu is a higher quality version. The opening is delightful, dominated by sweet, creamy, addictive plum, then it shares DNA with Le Male Elixir. If you like sweets you’ll love it, buy blind with confidence. The more you use it the more you like it, good performance too
Unpleasant, disgusting, causes dizziness and nausea. Smells like makeup
I’ve been testing it for days and must say that, on my skin, it bears very little resemblance to the original Elixir. It shares that common base, but it’s a distinct scent, so owning both isn’t redundant. In the first hour, the plum is juicy with a sharp, almost tart edge, paired with the creamy sweetness of tonka bean, benzoin, and powdery ambrette musk. Those who claim it smells like Dior Homme Intense are mistaken; they only share the musk. The best part is that while I initially gave it 7.5, it keeps getting better with time until I’d rate it a 10. After an hour, the plum’s acidity softens, leaving a smooth blend with tonka, musk, and benzoin that is spectacular. For me, neither the Elixir nor the Absolu can beat the other; both are beasts and top-tier JPG scents suitable for similar occasions, but this one is more fun. Both last incredibly long on skin, yet this projects more than the original. If the Elixir is an 8 for projection due to being softer, this Absolu is a 9, with greater intensity thanks to the plum and musk. It’s in the top 5 of JPG. It’s not a projection beast per se, but it fills the room; I sprayed it days ago and at 48 hours everything still smells as if just applied. It’s madness. Both have excellent longevity and sillage, but this projects more. You need to go all out to ensure it lasts six hours or more; on skin, it lasts until you shower. With 20 sprays, it projects all day, ideal for crowded indoor venues or outdoors. With 10 sprays, it works well in quiet indoor settings. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Projection: 9 in crowded areas or outdoors, 10 in quiet settings.
Horrible, smells like cough syrup
It’s not bad, but it doesn’t click with me; it smells odd, like a Christmas dinner, too much nutmeg and cardamom, notes I don’t like
Let it be known that I love LE MALE and ULTRA MALE, a boom in perfumery, but Mr Bisch couldn’t think of anything else than mixing them with little extras. It’s not bad, I like it: strong, powerful, delicious, sweet but nothing new or spectacular. I liked it but it didn’t blow my mind
Sexy, powerful, versatile, sensual… Beautiful
It’s perfect, a real treat! I remember stealing some from a friend and falling in love with it; I planned to buy it but didn’t have the money. I’ve received many compliments, wish I owned it
Le Male Elixir Absolu has a good sillage and smells like the original at first, but when it dries down it smells like makeup or something feminine; it doesn’t list iris but feels powdery and more feminine than the Flower Edition, which is pure violet
When it dries down it smells like Play-Doh
It’s very good. Being new, the price is a bit high (it could drop, but it’s JPG hahaha). Anyway, it’s sweet to the point of no return; I think it’s the sweetest I’ve had. It’s for a guy, but I think it could also be for both genders. Still, I recommend it for people who like loud perfumes. I’d use it in winter, autumn, at night and for parties, but not in very enclosed places. I don’t understand all the criticism; it’s clear it’s not like the normal Le Male Elixir.
As Emerson said below: they sanded off the edges of the Le Male Elixir and put a sweet layer on top. I’ve used it for a month and the truth is it hasn’t brought me any compliments or criticism. I detect the plum note more as jammed raspberry, very sweet… almost like the smell of blackberry gummies. I perfectly understand why they’d associate it with makeup. When I smell it up close I notice something very synthetic that bothers me and reminds me of bathroom air fresheners; I also smell the dusty, cloying sweetness of cookies, and something that takes me back to peanut butter… JPG makes Peanut Butter Jelly, literally. The scent diffuses at the edges, but within its path it doesn’t tell any story. All the notes coexist on the same plane; in the Elixir Absolu everything happens on the same level. I don’t detect the masculinity; in fact, I imagine it as the Christmas perfume of a 50-year-old woman, with character, but very feminine and who uses a lot of gold. Just to be clear, it’s a very sweet fragrance, and although that doesn’t bother me in general, that pronounced sweetness makes it not very versatile for a young man. I’m 25 and it confuses me where to use it, as it’s very prominent: at the gym it’s annoying, at dinner it can be very scandalous, and at a club it doesn’t convey attitude. Won’t pull a hoe. It’s a fragrance I’d use for a cocktail or event where you say hello a lot and say little. Or at Christmas.
Honest review. A fairly spicy and dusty perfume. The opening smells like the original, but after 10 seconds intense cinnamon appears, followed by dusty plum with cardamom, almost with iris. I bought the 125ml for around $100. It doesn’t smell like ‘man-man’, but has a masculine part; it’s unisex but more man than woman. It’s great for parties due to the huge projection. It lasts 3 or 4 hours at arm’s length, quite pleasant without being annoying; it’s always there, but never intense or piercing. Longevity on clothes is days, on skin more than 8 hours you always feel it and don’t need to reapply. Overall rating: 8/10, because it’s not a blind buy; at first the impact is low, but then you feel the perfume in depth and it’s a scent you want to smell always, it doesn’t tire. It’s sold as the better version of the original, but it’s almost the same changing two or three notes. In the end it’s a good perfume that breaks necks.
Dries identical to Kamrha, incredible and nobody noticed, haha
Okay, a flanker I consider unnecessary if you already have the normal Elixir, because it doesn’t surpass it and I wouldn’t go for this if I didn’t have either of the two. The truth is I find it hard to describe the scent, not because it’s complex, but because there’s no individuality in the notes; it’s as if they took the Le Male Elixir, added an extra layer of sweetness and sanded off all the edges; it smells good, but super forgettable. Dior Homme Intense iris? Where? Well, surely they’re going to discontinue it. 4/10.
For me, it’s SPECTACULAR, in its own way: ambered, fresh, unique and unmistakable…
What a delight! With that Gaultier DNA and Reminiscences of Rabanne, this Absolute of voluptuous, alcoholic, sensual, woody, sweet and resinous notes rounds off the Elixir (which was already good, but simpler). The opening is a staccato of dry, acidic notes, citrus peels and cardamom, with a juicy, explosive plum bathed in sugary cinnamon. After an hour, lavender appears, but handled by two nearly identical notes: hyssop and davana, Artemisia herbs that give that aromatic green touch with hints of absinthe liquor. The base emerges sweet, vanilla, woody, with a brilliance of bright and balsamic resins, and a strange iris sensation that, bridging the gap, recalls Dior Homme Intense (the perfume of the century). A powerful, long-lasting and nocturnal marvel. Juvenile for clubs and polluted venues. It’s typical of JPG: young, striking, loud, perhaps opposed to the subtle and refined Chanel, Lanvin or Hermès.
A dreadful aroma and very lady-like. If you want to project the smell of fairground bread, go ahead.
Sweet, bright and fruity. Elegant but fun. Very heavy on the fruity and sweet notes; by the end, only the sweetness remains. It lasts quite a while and projects well.
Hello, I was gifted this perfume and here’s my take. It’s warm and sweet but not over the top. It follows the Le Male line with marked vanilla and spices. I detect an undeclared tobacco note (or something similar). The scent doesn’t change much over time; the opening is spicier, but vanilla, lavender and that tobacco touch are there from start to finish. It doesn’t last long on my skin (I have to get close after an hour), but it lasts longer on clothes. It leaves a trail and is noticeable when you enter. I find it more ‘mature’ than youthful, aimed at an older, male audience, though a woman could wear it without issues. A hard-to-dislike scent: warm, sweet, vanilla and spicy, all combined without being cloying. I recommend trying it before buying; at this price there are other equally good options, but everyone has their own taste. In summary: warm and sweet, more ‘mature’, expensive (there are better options), unisex but more masculine, an undeclared tobacco note that blends perfectly, low longevity on skin (better on clothes), good projection at first.
My current favourite from the Le Male line: it smells like a bonbon, leaves a trail and invites compliments. Ideal for winter nights or when it’s fresh, but wear it unless it’s infernally hot. It’s super vanilla with potent cinnamon, in a gourmand style, sweet like a dessert. I absolutely love it.