WS-R-1999

Ultraviolet

1999Men

violet up front, then powdery, settling into warm spicy.

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…

violet powdery warm spicy floral

Nose: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Pepper, Orange Pepper, Pimento, Apricot, Coriander, Fresh Almond, Brazilian Rosewood
Heart· 2–4h
Violet, Japanese Osmanthus, Rose, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

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81%

76%

64%

59%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter31%Fall30%Spring24%Summer15%Day53%Night47%Wears female72%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Ultraviolet smell like?

violet up front, then powdery, settling into warm spicy. Dominant accords: violet, powdery, warm spicy.

What notes are in Ultraviolet?

Top: Pepper, Orange Pepper, Pimento, Apricot, Coriander, Fresh Almond, Brazilian Rosewood. Heart: Violet, Japanese Osmanthus, Rose, Jasmine. Base: Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli, Cedar.

How long does Ultraviolet last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Ultraviolet loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Ultraviolet best for?

Winter is the top pick (31%). Fall is second at 30%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Ultraviolet?

Day wear leads at 53%. Night is a secondary pick at 47%.

Is Ultraviolet for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 72% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Ultraviolet?

Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Released in 1999.