Question 1

What's the difference between Hiyam and Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Hiyam is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mawwal Arabia (2024) dominated by Aromatic 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: Aromatic, Lavender, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Hiyam or Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Hiyam scores 3.88/5 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 Hiyam and Le Male Elixir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Aromatic, Lavender, Vanilla, Lavender, Vanilla. 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, Hiyam 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 Hiyam vs Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Hiyam scores highest for fall wear; Le Male Elixir scores highest for winter wear. Hiyam leans daytime, Le Male Elixir leans evening.

Hiyam vs Le Male Elixir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Hiyam (6)

Unique to Le Male Elixir (5)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Le Male Elixir

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Attribute	Hiyam	Le Male Elixir
Brand	Mawwal Arabia	Jean Paul Gaultier
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.88	4.52
Concentration	—	Elixir
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	8	7