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Inspired by La Male - 181
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Inspired by La Male - 181

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Bold yet comforting, a true modern classic. Invigorating mint contrasts with smooth vanilla for a scent that's both powerful and intimately familiar.
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Iconic Comfort, Modern Charm – Mint, Lavender, Vanilla Sensuality.

Experience familiar comfort reimagined with No. 181, inspired by the iconic Le Male. This timeless fragrance creates a unique tension, contrasting invigorating fresh mint and aromatic lavender with the warm, sensual sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean.

It's a signature worn by the confidently charming man who balances strength with tenderness. Perfect for both cozy moments and making an unforgettable impression with its distinctive, inviting aura that feels both classic and modern.

Expertly blended in the UK using high-quality fragrance oils, No. 181 offers this legendary experience with excellent longevity and remarkable value.

Notes similar to that found in Le Male® — Fresh mint and comforting vanilla blend with lavender and warm amber. An iconic, sensual fragrance that embodies unconventional masculinity and familiar warmth.

🌿 Mint · 💜 Lavender · 🍦 Vanilla/Tonka Bean
Scent Profile: Aromatic & Green
Full Note Breakdown:
  • Top notes: Mint · Lavender · Bergamot · Cardamom
  • Middle notes: Cinnamon · Orange Blossom · Caraway
  • Base notes: Vanilla · Tonka Bean · Amber · Sandalwood

✨ Accessible Luxury Scents: Experience the captivating designer-inspired fragrances you adore, crafted with premium ingredients, at a fraction of the high-end cost. Smell expensive, spend wisely.

⏱️ Impressive Performance, UK Crafted: We use high concentrations of quality fragrance oils in our Eau de Parfum, ensuring impressive longevity and sillage. Expertly blended right here in the UK for reliable quality.

⭐ Trusted by Thousands: Don't just take our word for it! Join our community of happy fragrance lovers – check out thousands of genuine customer reviews raving about our quality and accuracy.

🌱 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free: Feel good about smelling great. All our fragrances are proudly 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free, always.

✅ Your Risk-Free Guarantee: Try your chosen scent with absolute confidence. If you don't completely love it within 30 days, simply return it for a full, no-quibble refund.

We deliver to the UK, Ireland as well as most of Europe and the USA. We offer a range of shipping options to get your fragrances delivered right to your door, quickly and safely.

UK Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 2-3 business days via EVRI 48 hour tracked service for £2.45.
  • Express Delivery: Delivered within 1-2 business days via Royal Mail Tracked 24 service for £4.65.

Ireland Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 2-3 business days via An Post tracked service from €2.99.

EU Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 3-7 business days via DPD tracked service from £5.99*

USA Delivery

  • Standard Shipping: Delivered within 3-7 business days via FedEx tracked service for $10.99.
  • Express Shipping: Delivered within 3-5 business days via FedEx tracked service for $13.00.

Tracking Your Order:

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive a tracking number via email. You can track your package by using the order number on our tracking page.

Please note:

  • We cannot currently deliver to Alaska or PO Boxes.
  • In the event of adverse weather, deliveries may be affected and we cannot guarantee all delivery times.

For more information on Shipping & Delivery, you can check our Help Centre.

* Please see checkout for country-specific pricing.

We want you to love your new scent. If it's not quite right, you can return it for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of delivery - no awkward questions.

A few things to keep in mind

  • We know you need to try a fragrance to know if it's right for you, so a few test sprays are absolutely fine. We just ask that the bottle hasn't been heavily used and is returned in its original packaging within the 30-day window.
  • For Home Reed Diffusers and Car Diffusers, please pop the closure cap back on before returning - we need it to be included for the return to be processed.

Ready to start a return or just have a question? Get in touch via our contact page and we'll get it sorted for you.

Please be aware that products mentioned throughout our site are a mere guide and in no circumstance should be mistaken for the actual high street, designer or Niche brand. Names and copyrights, used or unused, are properties of their respective manufacturers and/or designers. These are simply inspirations, and are not 'identical' to any other fragrance or original.The Essence Vault are not to be confused with originals and we have no affiliation with the manufacturers of these unnamed designer brands. All 'Trademarks', used or unused, are property of their respective owners. We are not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorised, or sponsored by any trademark holder referenced or unreferenced herein. The use of any product name is for identification and reference purposes only, and does not imply any association with the trademark holder.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Expertly blended in the UK. Unbeatable longevity. No designer markups.

Very close - close enough that Metro said: "We seriously couldn't tell the difference between this and the real deal."

We build each fragrance around the same scent profile as the original: the same opening notes, the same dry down, the same character.

We're not affiliated with the designer brands we reference, but we list our inspirations clearly on every product so you know exactly what you're getting before you order.

Every fragrance in our range is a true Eau De Parfum, formulated with high-quality fragrance oils. If you want stronger projection or longer wear, our Intense range uses an even higher oil concentration — you'll notice the difference in the first hour on skin.

Most of our fragrances last 8–12 hours, though this varies depending on your skin type, how you apply it, and the environment.

Dry skin tends to absorb fragrance faster - if that's you, applying to pulse points right after a shower (when pores are open) makes a noticeable difference. Our Intense range is formulated for stronger projection and longer wear if longevity is your priority.

Designer prices cover a lot more than what's inside the bottle - celebrity campaigns, luxury retail margins, and packaging that costs more to produce than the fragrance itself.

We skip all of that. Every pound goes into the formula: high-quality fragrance oils, UK manufacturing, and getting the scent right. That's why a 100ml bottle costs £24.99 instead of £120 or more.

Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all orders.

We know buying fragrance online carries some risk - you can't smell it before it arrives. So give it a few wears, see how it settles on your skin, and if it's not right for you, return the bottle for a full refund. No awkward questions.

Yes, absolutely!

One of the more frustrating things about expensive fragrance is rationing it - saving the bottle for occasions that feel worthy of the price. At £4.99 a bottle, that calculation disappears. Wear what you like, when you like, without thinking twice about it.

Yes. Every product we make is 100% vegan - no animal-derived ingredients - and cruelty-free at every stage of production.

Presence. Our core range is an Eau de Parfum blended at 20-25% fragrance oil, which gives most people 6 to 8 hours of wear. The Intense Collection is built to last longer, project further and carry deeper base notes, with 8 hours or more typical on skin.

Intense starts at £7.95 against £4.99 for the core range, so it comes down to how much the extra wear and presence matter to you.

Intense versions are available for most of our popular scents. Look for the black Intense label on the product page.

That's more common than you'd think. Two options depending on how you want to approach it.

Our Scent Finder Quiz asks about your occasions and the kinds of scents you already like, then recommends profiles that suit you — good if you want a quick steer.

If you'd rather try before you commit, our Discovery Set is the better route: 20 x 5ml samples for £44.99 (down from £100), available in For Him, For Her, or Unisex. Once you've found your favourites, you get an exclusive 20% discount code to put towards a 3x100ml bundle - bringing it down to £35.99 - that's £12 per 100ml bottle!

UK orders arrive in 2–3 business days with standard delivery, or 1–2 business days with express via Royal Mail. You'll get a tracking number by email as soon as your order is dispatched.

We also ship to Ireland, the EU, and the US — delivery times and costs vary by country and are shown at checkout.

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If you're not completely in love with your scent, simply return it within 30 days for a full refund. No hassle, no stress—just a promise that you'll find a fragrance you truly adore.

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“Trust me when I say these perfumes smell just like the real thing. They also last a very long time - one spray in the morning, and I can still smell it at bedtime! I 100% recommend them!”

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 457 reviews.

doesn't smell like le male in the slightest, doesn't last long either. really disappointed after reading the reviews, makes me wonder if they don't show the bad ones, because even though I wasn't expecting a full replica of le male, i dont think this even smells similar and neither does my partner. really disappointed, I had high hopes.

Marie P. 1/5 Verified

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My son loves it, smells very similar to Le Male by JPG. Great value for money

Nicola B. 5/5 Verified

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As always great price great smell, tried a rival company and wasn't as impressed so will be sticking with you!!

Justin W. 5/5 Verified

Inspired by La Male - 181

Always been my daily go to for as long as I can remember and there’s zero difference to the original. Except maybe lasts slightly longer. Perfect

G D. 5/5

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Bought for my 13yr old son. He loves it. He smells lovely going to school and we can still smell it when he comes home. We will be taking advantage of the buy 3 offer for Christmas as my husband would like to try B orange and my son wants savage. Many thanks

Caroline M. 5/5 Verified

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Bought the Inspired by Le Male for my husband. My husband was slightly disappointed. The smell wasn’t the same, plus the aroma didn’t last very long, unlike the original.

Tracey E. 4/5 Verified

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Love all the fragrances and the sale was a fantastic offer

Robert M. 5/5 Verified

Inspired by La Male - 181

Thankyou quick delivery as always, high quality perfumes and aftershaves, such good value.

Christine C. 5/5 Verified

Inspired by La Male - 181

Smells really close to the original lasts really well - I’m so pleased with my purchase

Emma G. 5/5 Verified

Inspired by La Male - 181

Each Parfum came in mintcondition,and exactly what i ordered

Rick I. 4/5 Verified

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Smell like a real , strong man, the scent is very deep and last so long.

Agnieszka W. 5/5 Verified

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I have been so happy with my 3 fragrances from Essence Vault. They smell indistinguishable from the fragrances they are based on for a fraction of the price. They are of higher quality than other dupes on the market and as a result the last longer. I’ll be buying again in the future especially when the multi deals are on. Highly recommended

Ian A. 5/5 Verified

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I did a blind test to my sister and asked what I'm wearing, and she immediately said JPG. When I told her it was a dupe she couldn't believe it lol probably the best dupe I've bought

Ayodele K. 4/5 Verified

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Second time buying this. My son loves it and wears it all the time. Smells great and lasts

Amelia S. 5/5 Verified

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Although the scents themselves are nice. I wasn’t too happy about the delivery. Yes ok I paid for postage at £3.95 and noticed it wasn’t dispatched until 4-5 after I placed order so it ran into the next week. On the same note my son placed an order 3 days after me and paid for next day and received his parcel 3 days or more before mine. I thought the shipping was based on the courier and not packing at the depot. Apart from that the products are good.

David B. 4/5 Verified

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