Some forms of magnetism pull you out of orbit with a whiplash, while others reel you in like a glowing ember that slowly raises the heartbeat and temperature of the room and the body. The next moment, you find yourself drenched in sweat, panting for air as you become irrevocably attracted, unable to look away.

Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male Elixir can be described as an insatiable, warm scent that is both delicious and carnal in spirit. By Gaultier’s playbook, seduction is less about a lesson on overt moves made solely to attract, and more of a play on confidence that knows to lead or surrender when the situation demands. In layman’s terms, the scent is undeniably masculine, but not in a “bro-y” manner — it reads more of a man who is grown, fully realised, and in full control of his sensuality. Upon application, you first catch its sweet vanilla notes before being enveloped by the blend of tobacco and honey. Lastly, you will experience the warmth of the tonka beans and benzoin. It is sweet without being cloying, fragrant without feeling gimmicky.

Strong in both its projection and sillage, the Le Male Elixir leaves a lingering impression. Made for the night, it is a scent that not only captures the attention of others but also captivates. To the club, on a date, for an unshakeable confidence that borders on being cocky, the scent is the equivalent of sipping on bourbon on a cold night.

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