I used to think the Ultra Male was the best in line until I got my nose on this. I know Absolu is said to be a big hitter, but I'm doubting it could come on par with the Elixir. Launched in 2023 and created by perfumer Quentin Bisch, its a Woody Aromatic Amber fragrance that brings a thick, opulent sweetness to the Le Male line. The overall scent is a very sweet, warm, resinous, and masculine fragrance, perfect for the cooler months. With top notes of Lavender and Mint, the opening provides a quick, subtle touch of freshness, mainly from the lavender, but this is dominated by a sweetness, that appears very quickly. At its heart, a creamy and warm combination of Vanilla and Benzoin. Benzoin is a resin that gives a deep, balsamic, and slightly syrupy vanilla-like richness. The dry-down is where the magic happens, delivering a dense, addictive blend, of Honey, Tonka Bean and Tobacco. For a long time the mention of Honey, put me off this fragrance. I'm not a lover of the stuff, but to be fair, it does not smell like you would expect. Instead of a sickly sweet aroma, it's more of a golden, mellifluous warmth. Tonka Bean adds a sweet, almond-like, and slightly tobacco-infused sweetness, creating a powerful, long-lasting trail. One of the best aspects of Elixir is its exceptional performance, which truly lives up to the "Elixir" name for a change. Longevity is pretty awesome here too. Easily 8 to 9 hours on my skin with a protection that radiates far beyond an arm's length for the first hour and maintains a noticeable, beautiful scent trail for many hours after. This is a classic winter scent, now is the best times to wear this fragrance. It is ideal for parties, clubbing, date nights, or any event where you want a scent that stands out and draws compliments. This is probably the sweetest of the Le Male line that I've tried to date, let's just say I'm really impressed with this one. My Rating: 9/10 Scent: 3 Longevity: 2.5 Sillage: 2.5 Y/N: 1

Stronger With You Amber is a limited-edition flanker ifrom 2023. Its my fifth bottle now in the highly successful SWY line, designed to amplify the warm, resinous aspects of the original scent DNA. It is a rich, powerful Amber Fougere. With two new releases due out this year, I thought I'd give this another whirl. With top notes of Fresh Lavender & Mandarin Essence, The initial blast is assertive & confident, with the aromatic freshness of lavender and a slight lift from mandarin. This aromatic quality is essential, as it cuts through the sweetness & prevents the fragrance from becoming to sweet. The heart is where the scent earns its name. The rich, warm amber accord fully emerges, blending seamlessly with the aromatic opening. This amber is resinous, slightly spicy, and deeply comforting, providing a luxurious, glowing warmth. The final dry-down is dominated by a creamy, indulgent vanilla bourbon. It's a deep, sweet, and slightly balsamic vanilla that anchors the amber, ensuring the fragrance remains warm and cozy on the skin for hours. The heavy base of vanilla & amber ensures it clings to the skin and clothing for a significant duration. Most of my hoodies now have the scent embedded into them. Oh and so does my pillow. It projects assertively in the first 1-2 hours, creating a noticeable "scent bubble" that people will smell. After the initial blast, it settles into a more contained, but persistent, intimate warmth. This is a Fall & Winter wear. The warmth and density are perfectly suited for cold air. Perfect for evening & date night wear. Is it my favourite in the linem Maybe not, but its a damn fine addition for sure. My Rating: 7.5/10 Scent: 2.5 Longevity: 2 Sillage: 2 Y/N: 1