HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Le Male vs Bad Boy
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Le Male is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Bad Boy. Choose Le Male when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
78/100
Longevity
68/100
78/100
Sillage
65/100
50%
Day Wear
50%
50%
Night Wear
50%
25%
Spring
30%
25%
Summer
20%
25%
Autumn
30%
25%
Winter
20%
143
Value (lower price wins)
133
Le Male
Top
Mint, Lavender, Bergamot, Cardamom
Heart
Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Cumin
Base
Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood
Bad Boy
Top
Black Pepper, White Pepper, Bergamot
Heart
Sage, Cedar
Base
Cocoa, Tonka Bean, Amberwood
Shared Notes (2)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Le Male or Bad Boy better?
Le Male is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Bad Boy. Choose Le Male when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
Which lasts longer, Le Male or Bad Boy?
Le Male lasts longer. Le Male is rated moderate to long lasting (6h - 8h) while Bad Boy is rated long lasting (6h - 8h).
Do Le Male and Bad Boy smell similar?
They share 2 notes: Bergamot, Tonka Bean. There is some overlap, but each retains a distinct identity.
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