Question 1

What's the difference between Declaration Cologne and Le Male?

Accepted Answer

Declaration Cologne is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Cartier (2010) dominated by Citrus accords. Le Male is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jean Paul Gaultier (1995) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 4 accords: Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Declaration Cologne or Le Male?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Declaration Cologne scores 4.27/5 vs Le Male at 4.01/5. On r/fragrance, Declaration Cologne sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Le Male is 5.8/10 (mixed). Declaration Cologne's standout strength: Excellent bergamot and citrus profile with balanced spice notes. Le Male's standout strength: Sweet, warm, and addictive scent profile that appeals to many. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Declaration Cologne and Le Male smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Bergamot. Declaration Cologne: Declaration Cologne by Cartier is viewed positively by the community as a refined citrus-spice fragrance with a quality woody base. Le Male: Le Male Le Parfum is a divisive fragrance with a devoted fanbase who love its sweet, warm character and strong projection, but significant detractors who find it overly sugary, generic, and lacking in sophistication.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Declaration Cologne or Le Male?

Accepted Answer

Declaration Cologne: Well-constructed woody base that provides good longevity Le Male: Excellent projection and sillage performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Declaration Cologne vs Le Male?

Accepted Answer

Declaration Cologne scores highest for summer wear; Le Male scores highest for winter wear. Declaration Cologne leans daytime, Le Male leans evening.

Declaration Cologne vs Le Male

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Declaration Cologne (7)

Unique to Le Male (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Le Male

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Attribute	Declaration Cologne	Le Male
Brand	Cartier	Jean Paul Gaultier
Year	2010	1995
Rating	4.27	4.01
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	10	13