How accurate is Maison Alhambra Glacial Le Noir compared to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male?

Our accuracy score for Maison Alhambra Glacial Le Noir against Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male is 79%.

Maison Alhambra

Glacial Le Noir

Maison Alhambra Glacial Le Noir is a clone of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, with a 79% accuracy score and about 90% cheaper than the original.

Last updated October 12, 2026

79% MatchInspired by $208 originalSave about 90%

Accuracy Breakdown

Overall Accuracy79%

Longevity6-8 hours

SillageModerate to Strong

You SaveAbout 90%

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The Scoop

Glacial Le Noir captures the fresh citrus and spiced opening of Le Male quite well, with comparable bergamot brightness and minty freshness. The heart notes follow a similar aromatic path, though the orange blossom reads slightly softer and the cinnamon spice is less prominent. The base lacks some complexity—missing the cedar's woodiness and artemisia's herbal nuance—resulting in a flatter, more linear dry-down compared to the original's richer, layered finish.

Key Differences

The clone performs admirably in the opening and heart, but the base is noticeably lighter with reduced longevity and less aromatic complexity. Sillage is also slightly subdued compared to Le Male's more assertive projection.

Fragrance Profile

★ 4.2 community rating

Accords

warm spicy· Dominantvanilla· Dominantaromatic· Dominantlavender· Dominantiris· Prominentpowdery· Prominentviolet· Moderateearthy· Moderatefresh spicy· Moderatesweet· Moderate