Question 1

What's the difference between HM and Le Male?

Accepted Answer

HM is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Hanae Mori (1997) dominated by Vanilla 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: Vanilla, Aromatic, Powdery, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, HM or Le Male?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, HM scores 4.11/5 vs Le Male at 4.01/5. 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 HM and Le Male smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Aromatic, Powdery, Sweet, Lavender. 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, HM or Le Male?

Accepted Answer

Le Male: Excellent projection and sillage performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits HM vs Le Male?

Accepted Answer

HM scores highest for spring wear; Le Male scores highest for winter wear. HM leans daytime, Le Male leans evening.

HM vs Le Male

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to HM (9)

Unique to Le Male (7)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Le Male

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Attribute	HM	Le Male
Brand	Hanae Mori	Jean Paul Gaultier
Year	1997	1995
Rating	4.11	4.01
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	15	13