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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020 for men
Jean Paul Gaultier

Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020 for men

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
White Floral
Green
Aromatic
Woody
EDT · 2020 · mens

Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male is one of the most recognizable men's fragrances in the world, and this 2020 X-Mas Edition offers a seasonal twist on the iconic formula. The house is known for bold, unapologetic fragrances that prioritize character over subtlety, and this release maintains that philosophy while leaning into warmer, spicier territory.

The opening combines bergamot and cardamom with a whisper of mint and artemisia, setting up a bright but slightly herbal start. The heart deepens with cinnamon and caraway leading into orange blossom, creating a warm spice-driven core that's distinctly more festive than the original. The base anchors everything with amber, cedar, and sandalwood, while tonka bean and vanilla add a creamy sweetness that prevents the spices from ever turning harsh. The overall effect is a fougère that reads as aromatic and warm spicy rather than fresh.

This is a confident, gourmand-leaning fragrance best suited to cooler months or evening wear. It works well for someone who appreciates sweetness and spice in equal measure without needing minimalism or restraint. Check the Scent DNA matches: The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
71%
Fresh
56%
Floral
52%
White Floral
52%
Green
19%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
88%
Powdery
19%
Amber
44%
Warm Spicy
96%
Spicy
71%
Vanilla
88%
Sweet
88%
Gourmand
88%
Creamy
44%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Artemisia
Artemisia
The wormwood family, artemisia adds a dry, herbal, slightly bitter greenness that evokes wild Mediterranean hillsides and ancient apothecaries. It's the botanical that gives absinthe its distinctive aura. In perfumery it grounds compositions in something honest and slightly difficult, which makes them feel more real.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Mint
Mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Caraway
Caraway
Warm, herbal, and distinctly spiced with a slightly anise-like quality, caraway seed adds an unmistakably European spice character to fragrances. It reads as more complex and earthy than fennel or anise, with a dry, almost rye-bread quality. Used in chypres and classic fougeres to add an old-world aromatic character.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Cedar
Cedar
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match85% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

🍷
The Hedonist85% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

🏛️
The Heirloom82% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus71%Fresh56%Floral52%White Floral52%Green19%
Fragrance Family
Fougère
EDT

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Frequently asked questions

What does Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020 for men smell like? +
Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male is one of the most recognizable men's fragrances in the world, and this 2020 X-Mas Edition offers a seasonal twist on the iconic formula. The house is known for bold, unapologetic fragrances that prioritize character over subtlety, and this release maintains that philosophy while leaning into warmer, spicier territory. The opening combines bergamot and cardamom with a whisper of mint and artemisia, setting up a bright but slightly herbal start. The heart deepens with cinnamon and caraway leading into orange blossom, creating a warm spice-driven core that's distinctly more festive than the original. The base anchors everything with amber, cedar, and sandalwood, while tonka bean and vanilla add a creamy sweetness that prevents the spices from ever turning harsh. The overall effect is a fougère that reads as aromatic and warm spicy rather than fresh. This is a confident, gourmand-leaning fragrance best suited to cooler months or evening wear. It works well for someone who appreciates sweetness and spice in equal measure without needing minimalism or restraint. Check the Scent DNA matches: The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020 for men? +
Top: Artemisia, Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender, Mint. Heart: Caraway, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom. Base: Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020 for men? +
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020 for men belongs to the Fougère fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020 for men? +
Based on shared notes, Jean Paul Gaultier Airlines (Amber, Cedar, Caraway, Cinnamon), Jean Paul Gaultier Jean Paul Gaultier (Amber, Cedar, Caraway, Cinnamon), Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Collector Edition 2022 for men (Amber, Cedar, Caraway, Cinnamon), Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edition Collector for men (Amber, Cedar, Caraway, Cinnamon), Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Pride Collector for men (Amber, Cedar, Caraway, Cinnamon) may smell similar to Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020 for men.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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