Question 1

What's the difference between Gold Noir and Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Gold Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Majouri (2019) dominated by Vanilla accords. Le Male Elixir is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jean Paul Gaultier (2023) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Vanilla, Amber, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Gold Noir or Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Gold Noir scores 4.10/5 vs Le Male Elixir at 4.52/5. Le Male Elixir's standout strength: Strong projection and longevity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Gold Noir and Le Male Elixir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Vanilla, Amber, Sweet, Vanilla, Tonka Bean. Le Male Elixir: Le Male Elixir receives polarized community feedback, with significant discrepancy between social media hype and actual user satisfaction.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Gold Noir or Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Le Male Elixir: Strong projection and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Gold Noir vs Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Gold Noir scores highest for winter wear; Le Male Elixir scores highest for winter wear. Gold Noir leans evening, Le Male Elixir leans evening.

Gold Noir vs Le Male Elixir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Gold Noir (7)

Unique to Le Male Elixir (5)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Le Male Elixir

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Attribute	Gold Noir	Le Male Elixir
Brand	Majouri	Jean Paul Gaultier
Year	2019	2023
Rating	4.10	4.52
Concentration	—	Elixir
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	7