Le Male Terrible

30 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• juancar7777

  August 23, 2013

  

  I agree with the previous reviewer. It has a good concentration of Le Male and isn’t as overused here, but you can tell when you wear it. It’s a masculine scent. Although I’ve read it’s popular among the gay community, I think it’s appropriate.

• Diegazo

  December 29, 2013

  

  I felt scammed. I paid thinking a new version would be better, but it’s not. It’s for young people, casual use, and it doesn’t last or project like the original. It’s like trying to improve Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ by adding more percussion and a new chorus… the result is ‘Terrible’.

• Rozz

  January 20, 2014

  

  This one had its charm: sweet to the point of madness like the original, but the pepper and a fresh touch in the dry down made it different. Removing the mint, which can sometimes be unbearable, was a good move. It was more versatile than the original and lasted as well as the old versions, quite well. Another workhorse at a golden price; I don’t think there are colognes that really cost hundreds of euros unless they are from collections. If you just want to smell good, it’s not worth paying hundreds of euros. Let me tell you: the best ones are taken off the market, another example. Greetings, friends.

• Rozz

  January 26, 2014

  

  IT’S REALLY… TERRIBLE. The opening smells just like the original Le Male, but it’s much less sweet and toned down; they added grapefruit to strip away the youthfulness. The original is a landmark: strong, scandalous, and sexual. This version is pathetic. It’s a flanker just to make money off ignorant people who trust the advertising and the bottle’s design, but it’s not worth it.

• luz2912

  February 18, 2014

  

  What a disappointment! I gave it to my husband without smelling it first, and it was a fatal mistake. The description promised something rich, but it makes my stomach turn. I detect an unbearable musk that shouldn’t be there. Next time, I won’t buy anything without testing it first.

• lalo

  April 10, 2014

  

  I consider it a good perfume; the scent is more intense than the original Le Male, it has its charm… if I had to choose between Le Male and Terrible, I’d definitely choose the second one.

• hazinto

  September 8, 2014

  

  Until now, I had used other types of more classic fragrances like Azzaro Pour Homme, until in 2010 they gifted me this little gem. I knew the classic Le Male as it’s a cologne that many of my colleagues have or had, but I find this one different. While its predecessor seemed somewhat dense and even cloying to me, I find this version much fresher and more balanced. The opening feels fresh, with a mentholated note with citrus and clean tones that reinforce the idea of freshness, which gradually opens up to a slightly sweeter heart accord that I find delicious. The base brings more memories of the original, although with a much softer vanilla that doesn’t cloy at all. I think it’s a fragrance that can be used any time of year; it’s fresh, intense, and has an incomparable scent with a longevity that on my skin reaches 8 hours. Highly recommended for casual use.

• miguel.a.peralta.71

  October 16, 2014

  

  It looks similar to the original, but fresher; it’s like the summer version. (Le Male is not pronounced Le Mol, it’s pronounced Le Mal +- since it’s French). I think if you’re a fan of this fragrance, it’s a better option for daily wear or summer. It depends on taste; some might like it more than the original and others not.

• juancar7777

  October 19, 2014

  

  It’s a pity it’s discontinued (at least in Spain) because it’s Le Male but much better developed and achieved for me, at least on my pH. It felt denser and better in its olfactory pyramid. What a pity.

• acruma

  December 5, 2014

  

  They recently gifted it to me. At first, I didn’t like it; I could feel it because it has a strong scent and it’s one of those perfumes I call ‘warm’. But the more I used it, the more I liked it, and I consider it good and, above all, original; it’s one of those unique aromas, something rare in perfumes nowadays where everyone seems the same.

• Capel

  February 1, 2015

  

  I haven’t tried this version of Le Male. What I can say is that the original is not even a mirage of what it used to be. After wearing it for many years, I took a break and bought other perfumes; now I wanted to have a bottle to remember old times, and my surprise was huge seeing that they have lightened it. I think they have removed a lot of the essential oils that are what make the aroma last on the skin. What a pity; I’ve been let down enormously.

• CISL

  October 30, 2015

  

  I use this perfume regularly for going out at night, just like Joop Homme, which are excellent for this type of environment. This Le Male Terrible overflows with sensuality and sexuality, very masculine and attractive, superior to the classic Le Male. It feels more modern, with excellent longevity and projection, over 10 hours. Unlike Joop Homme, which I also use for work in smaller doses (4 sprays on four sides of the neck), I don’t feel this Le Male Terrible is very suitable for work due to the sexy vibe it projects, at least that’s my impression.

• jcardenas

  April 9, 2016

  

  I’m a fan of JPG Classic, I’m 24 years old, and I just brought a 125ml bottle of JPG TERRIBLE for $41, and luckily they sent me an original. At first, I didn’t want to open it because in my country, Venezuela, this costs a fortune and is considered luxury. I dared to open it; the presentation is the same as JPG Classic, but the can is a bit darker. The bottle has the same sexy sailor body that attracts women; it’s very eye-catching and decorative because it has a razor, which gives it the ‘Terrible’ character. When I put it on my wrist, the first thing I feel is vetiver with grapefruit, a bitter and slightly sweet opening; at first, it didn’t convince me at all because I didn’t see anything attractive. But this perfume has a magical touch with time; I kept smelling it, and after 5 minutes, the bitterness faded and the amber appeared, a delicious amber that gives it a mysterious touch. After 10 minutes, the true essence appears: the unmistakable vanilla touch I look for in JPGs, but this vanilla is more softened than the original; it’s not instructional, it’s a refined, very soft vanilla, and I love it. After an hour, the vanilla takes center stage, giving a charged aura, as if I were wearing JPG Classic, but with the difference that this vanilla is super improved with amber, delicious! 2 sprays are enough for the shirt collar because it has a 1-meter trail, and if you apply 4 sprays where you stand, you’ll surely attract attention. The longevity is excellent; I put it on at 9:00 am and it’s 6:00 pm, and I still leave a trail where I pass. It has a charming effect on women; not as SEXY as JOOP (which I love), but enough to please the nose and attract attention. It’s a 100% daytime perfume; I’d say for heat, since the eau de toilette extreme makes it effective in duration. JPG CLASSIC OR JPG TERRIBLE? I stick with the second one: Improved, Different, not mass-produced, not stale or fetishistic like the first. Trail: 6/10 Longevity: 7/10 Projection: 7/10 Character: 7/10 Presence: 6/10 Attractive: 7/10 Price: 5/10 ($41).

• priethcallas

  April 18, 2016

  

  ‘Terribly’ pleasant! Same DNA as Le Male, less intense than the vintage but with better performance than the reformulation. The advertising presents it as a rebellious boy with a razor at his throat. The bottle is pretty, with altered stripes and its infamous symbol. It’s a coherent flanker: sweet, refreshing, mentholated, and vanilla-based, with almost no noticeable pink pepper. When dried, it reminds me of Burberry Touch and a bit of Joop, lasts quite a while, especially on clothes. I notice it easily and it gives confidence. Due to its freshness, I recommend it for spring; something sweet for summer. Ideal for parties and informal gatherings. It’s not a masterpiece or groundbreaking, but very pleasant and sexy. Recommended for Le Male fans.

• priethcallas

  April 28, 2016

  

  At first, I think I smell mint and anise; it smells fresh like the original fragrance, although maybe it’s just the effect of the citrus and pink pepper. Maybe it keeps the DNA of the original with the lavender and vanilla. At 3 hours, I notice a soft vetiver and the vanilla, all surrounded by lavender. At 6 hours, the vetiver is clearer. At 11 hours, the amber takes over the vanilla, which is still there. Actually, it seemed like a more simplified version of the original Le Male, perhaps more wearable, not just for winter (which is where I think the original goes best) but for intermediate seasons. Its trail was moderate, maybe a bit heavy, but less than the Le Male. (And that’s even though the current Le Male is softer than when it first came out). I used the entire sample, 1 ml, and it lasted over 12 hours feeling strong. As a side note, the nickname ‘Terrible’ doesn’t seem to apply in any sense, neither good nor bad; nor does it seem to be an ‘eau de toilette extreme’ (as the box says), because the original Le Male is more ‘extreme’ in every sense than this flanker.

• nelson gil escano

  December 26, 2016

  

  This is what all flankers should be: an interpretation of the original. Don’t release versions that have nothing to do with the name just to sell it. Le Male Terrible is the original with fresh and light touches, less complex but of equal quality. From the start, it smells like Le Male: lavender with vanilla and warm amber, but the opening is fresher due to the grapefruit, with a fruity and spicy pink pepper note. Then it blends with vetiver. The stars remain lavender, vanilla, and amber. If you’re not a fan of the original, I liked it: it’s more versatile and fresh. It lasts about 8 hours with good sillage. It’s much more versatile than the original, usable in any season. The name ‘Terrible’ makes no sense; I expected something more intense, but it’s fresher. Highly recommended if the original bores you. A very good flanker, undoubtedly the best.

• nelson gil escano

  January 2, 2017

  

  Smells amazing! It smells just like Le Male but not as strong as the original, and definitely better than the reformulated version. The marketing sells it as the guy waking up with a razor at his neck and a ‘vandal’ vibe. The bottle is gorgeous, with its stripes and that famous virile shape. It’s a very fun fragrance that fits perfectly with the original family. Smells sweet and fresh, with mint and vanilla; I barely smell any pepper, what luck! When it dries down, it smells like Burberry Touch for Men and a bit of Joop. It lasts a long time, especially on clothes. It’s very noticeable around me and gives a lot of confidence. Because of its freshness, I recommend it for spring; I think it’s a bit too sweet for summer. Ideal for parties and informal gatherings with friends and family. It’s not a masterpiece or groundbreaking, but it’s very pleasant and ‘sexy’. Recommended for Le Male fans; they’ll surely love it and it adds points to the Le-Malista collection.

• Juanpasiones

  February 8, 2017

  

  What a shame it’s no longer sold in regular perfumeries and has been discontinued. I’ll have to order it from the US since you can still find bottles online. I tried it thanks to a friend who sold perfumes who gave me some forgotten samples from a drawer; you have no idea how much I enjoyed it, what a marvel. Delicious, fresh on the top, seductive in the middle, and very cozy as it dries down. I even wore it at home after a shower, watching TV at night, savoring that exquisite aroma. I used to wear it on Fridays from early morning for work, smelling like a party, ‘smelling like Friday’. I adore fresh, masculine vetiver. Got many compliments all day, and by late afternoon/evening, it was time to reapply for some craft beers.

• Juanpasiones

  February 19, 2017

  

  At first, I think I smell mint and anise, refreshing like the original, perhaps due to the citrus or pink pepper. After 3 hours, I notice a soft vetiver and vanilla surrounded by lavender. At 6 hours, the vetiver is clearer. At 11 hours, the amber takes over the vanilla, which is still there. It seemed like a simplified version, perhaps more bearable, not just for winter but for intermediate seasons. The sillage was moderate, maybe a bit heavy but less than Le Male. I used a 1 ml sample and it lasted over 12 hours. The moniker ‘Terrible’ doesn’t make sense to me in any way, neither positive nor negative. It also doesn’t seem like an ‘eau de toilette extreme,’ because the original is more extreme in every sense.

• juancar677

  January 21, 2018

  

  It’s the best Le Male flanker I’ve used. Surprisingly, it’s not by Kurkjian but by Guichard. You have to admire the care and craftsmanship in offering us a rounder, sharper, purer version of this legend. It was a masterpiece and drew compliments everywhere… I suspect it’s no longer sold, probably by coincidence, since Puig isn’t in the mood for expenses, haha.

• Darkbeat

  March 20, 2018

  

  This is what all flankers should be: an interpretation of the original, not something unrelated just to ride the name or prestige wave. ‘Le Male Terrible’ is the original scent with fresher, lighter touches—less complex but equally high quality. From the start, you can sense the ‘Le Male’ DNA: lavender-vanilla with warm amber, but the dry-down is fresher thanks to the grapefruit, even fruity and slightly spicy with pink pepper. Then it blends with vetiver, though nothing remarkable; the stars remain lavender, vanilla, and amber. If you’re not a fan of the original, I liked it; it feels more versatile and fresh. Performance is excellent, lasting about 8 hours with a moderate trail that’s most noticeable in the first hour. It’s much more versatile than the original, usable in any season or time of day without issues. The curious part is the name ‘Terrible’; it never felt that terrible to me. I expected something more intense, but it’s fresher. I don’t get the name, but it’s highly recommended if the original bores you. A great flanker, maybe the best.

• Darkbeat

  March 30, 2018

  

  Le Male Terrible was a good concentration of Gaultier’s original. Without losing its essence, the notes have a more opaque and woody tint, more compressed, making it more pleasant and less overwhelming than the Spanish version.

• La Nariz Simple

  June 14, 2020

  

  AROMA: EXCELLENT (TOP NOTES). LATER: JUST GOOD. PROJECTILE: POOR. LONGEVITY: POOR. QUALITY: VERY GOOD. WORTH BUYING BLIND: MMM… 6/10. Smells amazing at first, especially the top notes. After 15-20 minutes, it becomes generic and sits right on the skin. Terrible performance; not worth it.

• bencho

  January 1, 2022

  

  What a gem I found, folks—it’s a delight. The vanilla and lavender go hand in hand throughout the perfume’s life, delivering hits of freshness and sweetness, before the earthy vetiver I imagine adds the perfect finishing touch. An absolute marvel; I’m giving it 9.5. Too bad it’s discontinued, but it’s worth every euro.

• Subrayador Verde

  March 5, 2022

  

  This one really had its charm: sweet as hell like the original, but the pepper and a bit of freshness in the opening made it different. Taking away the mint, which can sometimes be unbearable, was a good move. It was even more versatile than the original, lasting about the same as the older versions, quite good performance. Another workhorse at a golden price; I don’t think there are colognes that truly cost hundreds of euros unless you’re collecting and view this as art. If you just want to smell good, it’s not worth paying hundreds of dollars or euros. Let me tell you this: the best ones get pulled from the market, another example. Cheers, friends.

• Subrayador Verde

  March 14, 2022

  

  It’s a pity it’s no longer sold in regular stores and is discontinued. I’ll have to order it from the US because you can still find bottles online. I tried it thanks to a seller who gave me some forgotten samples in a drawer; what a marvel, delicious. Fresh at the opening, seductive in the dry down, and very warm. I even wore it at home after a shower, at night, enjoying that exquisite aroma. I used to wear it on Fridays, going to work smelling like a party, ‘smelling like Friday’. I love the fresh and masculine vetiver. Many compliments during the day and in the evening, time to reapply for some craft beers.

• Eucalipto

  March 15, 2022

  

  Oh Le Male, if there were a large family, you should appear with all your descendants. Le Male Terrible wasn’t the first, but it was that responsible son who survives on his own when the opportunity arises, coming out of his father. JPG, though you may not believe it, used to release Le Male flanks that were actually good. This is a clear example of how to make a flanker almost identical to the original but with subtle changes so the wearer notices the differences. For many, the scent will be similar and they’ll say ‘hey, you’re wearing Le Male’, but nothing could be further from the truth: hand in hand, they have clear differences, though that signature remains. It’s a Le Male with altered notes. There’s more difference between this and the current Le Male than there was with the version from its era. The opening of Terrible is dry and fresh, dominated by grapefruit and pink pepper, but within seconds, vanilla and lavender emerge as the stars. That initial freshness recedes along with the pepper, but it’s the vetiver that provides a dry base preventing the sweetness from being cloying. It’s a sweet and dry perfume with fresh touches that fade away. The first difference from the original of its time is that fruity freshness (not green) versus the mint of the original; here, the grapefruit welcomes you and changes the entire aroma. It also lacks the dryness that vetiver gives, so while being the same sweet and vanilla-scented aroma, they have slight differences in opening and dry-down, coinciding more in the heart phase where both are sweet. Regarding the current Le Male, there’s no comparison: its current phosphorescent opening distances it greatly, even from the fruity opening of Terrible. The current one moves from that freshness to marked earthy tones, a phase Terrible lacks, which moves from initial freshness to a round, plasticky vanilla that blends perfectly with the rest. When talking about two perfumes, we’ve discussed three: the reformulation of Le Male completely changed its nature. Terrible was conceived as a Le Male slightly fresher, and they achieved it, ideal for temperate climates without extreme heat. Its longevity isn’t as good as the Le Male from its time, but it’s far superior to the current one. I think it’s one of the best JPG flanks, it doesn’t deserve such high prices, but if you’re a follower of the line, it’s worth trying. For daily use, it has enough similarity to the original so you don’t need to buy the original. The family’s standout, Le Male Terrible.

• OliverSH

  May 18, 2022

  

  It’s no longer available in my country, and I’m not a millionaire to pay $400 on eBay for 75 ml. Anyway, golden rule in perfumery: if a fragrance is good, they reformulate or discontinue it. JPG already did this with Kokoriko, a classy perfume I used to own and still have a few drops of; I only open the dispenser to smell it, I don’t even dare use it for fear of not being able to get another bottle.

• LosPerfumesDeJavi

  January 11, 2023

  

  To me, this Le Male Terrible smells very, very similar to the original, but too intense. I’d dare say it’s the same fragrance in a concentrated version. My first impression was that I hated it, but over time it smells different: it feels sweeter due to the vanilla, with intense lavender, pink pepper, and grapefruit. It’s not my favorite JPG and I think it’s overvalued just because it’s discontinued; I sold mine because I didn’t enjoy it. Recently, it was still available in stores and neighborhood perfumeries in Spain (not chains), even in testers.

• Miguel Vasquez Bolivar

  March 3, 2024

  

  Le Male Terrible is the pure definition of a flanker: it smells like the original but with its own personality. It’s spicier with a very noticeable grapefruit citrus note right at the opening. As it dries down, it keeps that spice while letting the classic vanilla shine through until everything fades. On my skin, it’s a beast (5-6 sprays): I put it on and my brother smells it from the other room seconds later; I’ve even had people open doors expecting to see me. It confirms that JPG flanks have more punch than Puig’s. Ideal for mild days and daytime wear. I’m proud to have it in my collection as a backup. A flanker worth trying, though unfortunately, since it’s discontinued, it should have stayed that way; but nothing lasts forever.