Rabanne Ultraviolet Man
Ultraviolet for men, a return to the future Paco Rabanne is a great name in couture and fashion. He notably marked the 1960s with his nonconformism and the use of eclectic materials.
- Brand
- Paco Rabanne
- Launch year
- 2001
- Perfumer
- Gender
- Men
- Olfactory family
- Woody
- Concentration
- Eau de Toilette

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He was the first designer to have presented a haute couture dress containing metal. His first perfume, in 1969, is a feminine fragrance, Calandre, even though the appearance of the bottle brings a car to mind. It was however Paco Rabanne pour Homme in 1973 that made him known to the general public. After numerous olfactory successes, Paco Rabanne unveiled Ultraviolet in 2001. Two years after the feminine version, the Ultraviolet pair represent a very visionary couple.
The man of the twenty-first century according to Paco Rabanne
Two years after Ultraviolet Femme, Paco Rabanne presented its masculine counterpart, Ultraviolet Homme. It is the very beginning of a new millennium and the designer continues to surprise us. Paco Rabanne likes to create olfactory pairs, and whenever a perfume appears, one suspects its counterpart is not far behind. Like its feminine version, Ultraviolet Homme is an essence of a new kind, ultra sensory and as though come from elsewhere. The Ultraviolet man electrifies almost everyone he touches. According to Paco Rabanne, wearing a fragrance is a mark of expression. With Ultraviolet, the man gives the impression of being sure of himself. He stands out through his natural and singular charm. He likes to innovate, to seek out new experiences or new technologies. In search of innovations and new expertise, the Ultraviolet man moves toward this new millennium with strength and determination. Follow him — he only asks to take you along...
The sensual notes of Ultraviolet Homme
Made of contrasts, Ultraviolet is structured around ambergris. A woody aromatic, the masculine fragrance shows just as much boldness as its feminine version. Ultraviolet plays on a virility that is both fresh and spicy in contrast. The fragrance opens with notes of ambergris paired with iced mint. Here freshness is at its peak. The heart of Ultraviolet is then filled with vetiver, an ultra masculine ingredient. Finally, the base is meant to be delicately sensual with the presence of oakmoss. The high-tech bottle blends glass and metal to ensure maximum modernity. Through its clean lines, the bottle reflects all the useful values of technology. The pistol-grip spray bottle then serves as a new weapon of seduction.
Two years after Ultraviolet Femme, Paco Rabanne presented its masculine counterpart. In its own image, it comes from the future, from an unknown world. The Ultraviolet man attracts because he intrigues. Mysterious, he nonetheless does not lack charm. His fresh and sensual notes guarantee a bold composition, perhaps that of the future...
Olfactory pyramid
- Top notesThe first minutes
- Heart notesThe heart of the perfume
- Base notesWhat lingers
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