Is Duppe Scents Alpha Noir a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?
Ultra Male EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Alpha Noir EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ultra Male
- Alpha Noir
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive, loud, sweet, and undeniably playful beast-mode fragrance that's either a masterful clubbing tool or a saccharine nightmare. Love it or hate it, Ultra Male demands attention.
Alpha Noir chases Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male's pear-and-cinnamon signature closely on the opening, but the vanilla-amber base thins out several hours in, so the addictive, all-night sweetness the original is famous for doesn't fully survive the translation.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its beastly projection and sweet, attention-grabbing profile make it unsuitable for professional settings, but perfect for nights out and casual dates. Many reviews highlight its 'clubbing king' status and suggest discretion with sprays for other uses, especially in warmer weather.
Seasons
The sweet spice and vanilla-amber base is built for cold-weather wear; the fruity mint opening softens it just enough for early autumn evenings, but it's too heavy for summer heat.
Occasions
The bold pear-vanilla sweetness suits date nights and evenings out; it's too loud and gourmand for a formal or office setting.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Lavender, Cinnamon, Vanilla
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops tonka bean
Where to buy
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