Ultra Male est un parfum polarisant, apprécié pour son sillage sucré et sa capacité à générer des compliments en contexte social, mais critiqué pour être trop imposant pour un port quotidien ou en classe et pour souffrir d'une incohérence de qualité entre les lots. La communauté recommande de bien réfléchir à son contexte d'utilisation, de tester avant d'acheter et d'éviter les formulations plus récentes de PUIG Spain si l'on recherche la performance originale.
Positif
Very sweet and distinctive scent profile that appeals to those who enjoy gourmand fragrances
Excellent projection and compliment-getter for nightlife and social settings
Decent longevity (7-12+ hours depending on batch) with good clothing retention
Négatif
Quality and performance varies significantly by batch (pre-2019 versions stronger than recent PUIG Spain versions)
Questions fréquentes
What's the difference between Horse Power and Ultra Male?+
Horse Power is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Linn Young (undated) dominated by its signature accords. Ultra Male is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jean Paul Gaultier (2015) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.
By community rating, Horse Power scores 4.14/5 vs Ultra Male at 4.45/5. Ultra Male's standout strength: Very sweet and distinctive scent profile that appeals to those who enjoy gourmand fragrances. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Horse Power and Ultra Male smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Ultra Male: Ultra Male est un parfum polarisant, apprécié pour son sillage sucré et sa capacité à générer des compliments en contexte social, mais critiqué pour être trop imposant pour un port quotidien ou en classe et pour souffrir d'une incohérence de qualité entre les lots.
Which lasts longer, Horse Power or Ultra Male?+
Ultra Male: Excellent projection and compliment-getter for nightlife and social settings Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Horse Power vs Ultra Male?+
Horse Power scores highest for spring wear; Ultra Male scores highest for winter wear. Horse Power leans daytime, Ultra Male leans evening.
Very loud and cloying - risks overpowering people in close quarters like classrooms
Not suitable for professional/office environments; primarily a club/nightlife fragrance
Recent formulations (2021+) reported as noticeably weaker and less sweet than earlier versions
