What's the difference between Lacoste Elegance and Le Male?+
Lacoste Elegance is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Lacoste Fragrances (2007) 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 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Sweet, Aromatic.
Which is better, Lacoste Elegance or Le Male?+
By community rating, Lacoste Elegance scores 3.85/5 vs Le Male at 4.01/5. On r/fragrance, Lacoste Elegance sits at 7.2/10 (positive) while Le Male is 5.8/10 (mixed). Lacoste Elegance's standout strength: Creates strong nostalgic memories and emotional connections. 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.
Do Lacoste Elegance and Le Male smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Lacoste Elegance: Lacoste Elegance is fondly remembered by community members as a nostalgic fragrance that sparked their interest in perfumes, with some recalling wearing multiple bottles during their teenage years. 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.
Which lasts longer, Lacoste Elegance or Le Male?+
Le Male: Excellent projection and sillage performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Lacoste Elegance vs Le Male?+
Lacoste Elegance scores highest for fall wear; Le Male scores highest for winter wear. Lacoste Elegance leans evening, Le Male leans evening.
