HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Tommy vs Le Male
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, with better projection and longevity than Tommy. Choose Le Male when you want a fragrance that announces itself and lasts the full day.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
55/100
Longevity
78/100
57/100
Sillage
78/100
74%
Day Wear
50%
26%
Night Wear
50%
30%
Spring
25%
37%
Summer
25%
24%
Autumn
25%
9%
Winter
25%
400
Value (lower price wins)
143
Tommy
Top
apple, lavender, grapefruit
Heart
mint, rose, cranberry
Base
sandalwood, oakmoss, leather
Le Male
Top
Mint, Lavender, Bergamot, Cardamom
Heart
Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Cumin
Base
Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood
Shared Notes (3)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Tommy or Le Male better?
Le Male is the stronger performer, with better projection and longevity than Tommy. Choose Le Male when you want a fragrance that announces itself and lasts the full day.
Which lasts longer, Tommy or Le Male?
Le Male lasts longer. Tommy is rated moderate (5-7h) while Le Male is rated moderate to long lasting (6h - 8h).
Do Tommy and Le Male smell similar?
They share 3 notes: lavender, mint, sandalwood. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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