Is Fragrance World Exchange Unlimited Blanc Edition a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?

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Ultra Male Eau de Toilette bottle Ultra Male EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2015 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Exchange Unlimited Blanc Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Exchange Unlimited Blanc Edition EDP
£74.05 from
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ultra Male EDT
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Exchange Unlimited Blanc Edition EDP
This one's a crowd-pleaser, a clean-cut, mass-appealing scent that manages to be both fresh and warm. If you're after a reliable, modern fragrance that's hard to dislike, you've found it.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Ultra Male EDT A Exchange Unlimited Blanc Edition EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ultra Male EDT
Exchange Unlimited Blanc Edition EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 42% vs 25%
Vanilla 36% vs 35%
Clary Sage 29% vs 25%
Pear 29% vs 14%
Caraway 28% vs 50%
Amber 24% vs 29%
Lavender 20% vs 29%
Patchouli 19% vs 17%
Cedar 19% vs 17%
Mint 17% vs 25%
Bergamot 16% vs 14%
Lemon 15% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Pear 29% vs 14%
Lavender 20% vs 29%
Mint 17% vs 25%
Bergamot 16% vs 14%
Lemon 15% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 42% vs 25%
Clary Sage 29% vs 25%
Caraway 28% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 35%
Amber 24% vs 29%
Patchouli 19% vs 17%
Cedar 19% vs 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Ultra Male Exchange Unlimited Blanc Edition
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ultra Male

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Exchange Unlimited Blanc Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring

Its fresh spicy, lavender and vanilla composition leans towards autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its balanced fresh and warm accords make it versatile for most settings, though its aromatic, subtly spicy character lends itself well to casual, day-to-day wear and dates. It's clean enough for the office but perhaps a touch too suave for hardcore sport.

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.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Caraway, Amber, Bergamot

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Ultra Male EDT
Exchange Unlimited Blanc Edition EDP
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