15
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Ultraviolet
feminine
Created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
Ultraviolet by Rabanne is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Ultraviolet was launched in 1999. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Pepper, Orange Pepper, Pimento, Apricot, Coriander, Fresh Almond and Brazilian Rosewood; middle notes are Violet, Japanese Osmanthus, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar. This perfume is classified as floral oriental. It possesses an accentuated and strong, but warm amber note without animalic or heavy nuances that envelope the skin like the warmth of the sun rays. Sensual notes of woods are refreshed by pimento. Ofcourse, Ultraviolet contains the note of violet, which shines in a flower bouquet along with rose and jasmine. It was created in 1999.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
92%
Win
72%
Spr
46%
Sum
91%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
89%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
5,895 votes
3.90
Love it
1.9k32%
Like it
2.7k46%
OK
2394%
Dislike
98817%
Hate it
681%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 62 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Ultraviolet Man is a well-regarded vintage fragrance with a distinctive violet and woody character that inspires strong emotional attachments and loyalty among its fans. While praised for its unique scent profile and reasonable pricing where available, regional availability issues and discontinuation concerns frustrate those seeking to repurchase or rediscover the scent.
Strengths
- Unique violet and woody scent profile that stands out
- Decent pricing and good availability in some regions
- Strong sentimental and emotional appeal for wearers
- Good longevity and performance
Weaknesses
- Difficult to find in certain regions, particularly Asia
- Discontinued or hard to source in some markets
- Divisive scent profile - not universally loved
Best for
Signature scent/daily wearSentimental occasions and memory-driven wearingYear-round wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
