Question 1

What's the difference between Nikos and Le Male?

Accepted Answer

Nikos is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Nikos (2004) dominated by Warm Spicy 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 5 accords: Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Aromatic, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Nikos or Le Male?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Nikos scores 4.23/5 vs Le Male at 4.01/5. On r/fragrance, Nikos sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Le Male is 5.8/10 (mixed). Nikos's standout strength: Affordable price point. 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 Nikos and Le Male smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Aromatic, Powdery, Sweet. Nikos: Nikos Sculpture is valued by the community as an affordable, wearable fragrance with a unique ouzo-like character that makes it stand out. 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, Nikos or Le Male?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Nikos vs Le Male?

Accepted Answer

Nikos scores highest for winter wear; Le Male scores highest for winter wear. Nikos leans evening, Le Male leans evening.

Nikos vs Le Male

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Nikos (5)

Unique to Le Male (8)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Le Male

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Attribute	Nikos	Le Male
Brand	Nikos	Jean Paul Gaultier
Year	2004	1995
Rating	4.23	4.01
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	10	13