Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme vs Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male.

At a glance

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme costs £16.99 and Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice costs £25, so Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme is £8.01 cheaper. They share 7 notes out of 10 distinct notes listed across both (70%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male.

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme

La Cruz Pour Homme is Flavia's interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier's original Le Male, matching that modern classic's lavender and mint opening over an unusually exact cinnamon, orange blossom and caraway heart.

Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice

Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice is a fresh aromatic spicy composition with mint lavender brightness and warm vanilla tonka depth, positioned as a budget interpretation of the Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male style.

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme, dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le MaleKhadlaj Karus Blue Spice, dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male

Comparison

Flavia La Cruz Pour HommeKhadlaj Karus Blue Spice
Overall rating7.2/10 · 1 review7.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.8/107.2/10
Projection6.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.8/10
Value for money7.5/108.5/10
Price£16.99£25
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byJean Paul Gaultier Le MaleJean Paul Gaultier Le Male

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme

Top Notes

  • Lavender
  • Mint
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Orange Blossom
  • Caraway

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Tonka Bean
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood

Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice

Top Notes

  • Mint
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Orange Blossom

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Tonka Bean
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Lavender
  • Mint
  • Cinnamon
  • Orange Blossom
  • Vanilla
  • Tonka Bean
  • Amber

7 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme lists Cardamom, Caraway and Cedarwood that Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon

Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice

  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Powdery
  • Herbal
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon
  • Spicy

Both share Amber, Vanilla, Lavender and Cinnamon. Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice also lists Sweet, Fresh, Floral, Gourmand, Powdery, Herbal, Aromatic and Spicy.

Vibes

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Oriental

Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand

Both share Fresh, Sweet, Warm, Classic and Masculine. Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme also lists Modern and Oriental. Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice also lists Clean, Bold and Gourmand.

Occasions

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Year round

Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily

Both share Signature and Evening. Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme also lists Daytime, Office and Year round. Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice also lists Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter and Daily.

Performance

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme

  • Moderate projection
  • Versatile
  • Close to skin

Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice

  • Versatile

Both share Versatile. Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme also lists Moderate projection and Close to skin.

Style lane

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme

  • Sweet amber

Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice

  • Fresh aromatic

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme lists Sweet amber. Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice lists Fresh aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice (7.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme (£16.99)

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme leads on scent accuracy and lower price, while Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice leads on longevity, projection and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme has 1 community review and Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme or Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice?

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme costs £16.99 and Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice costs £25, so Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme is £8.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme or Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice?

Atlas ratings give Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme 6.8 out of 10 for longevity and Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice 7.2 out of 10, so Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice rates higher.

Which projects more, Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme or Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice?

Atlas ratings give Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice 7.0 out of 10, so Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice rates higher.

Which is closer to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme or Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice?

Atlas ratings give Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice 7.8 out of 10, so Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme rates higher.

Which is better value, Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme or Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice?

Atlas ratings give Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice 8.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice rates higher.

What notes do Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme and Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice share?

They share 7 notes: Lavender, Mint, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.

Which occasions suit Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme and Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice?

Flavia La Cruz Pour Homme is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Office and Year round. Khadlaj Karus Blue Spice is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter and Daily.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

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