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Ultra Male Eau de Toilette bottle Ultra Male EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Alpha Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Alpha Noir EDP

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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 - Alpha Noir EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ultra Male EDT
Alpha Noir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 29% vs 45%
Mint 17% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Caraway 28% vs 33%
Only in Alpha Noir
Lavender 67%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 46%
Amber 24% vs 33%
Only in Ultra Male
Patchouli 20% Cedar 20%
Only in Alpha Noir
Tonka Bean 20%

Accords

Ultra Male Alpha Noir
100%
Vanilla
65%
79%
Sweet
85%
81%
Fruity
80%
Aromatic
50%
70%
Cinnamon
69%
Warm Spicy
70%
63%
Lavender
58%
Powdery
58%
Green
Vanilla shared
100%
65%
Sweet shared
79%
85%
81%
Aromatic shared
80%
50%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
69%
70%
63%
58%
58%

Performance

Ultra Male Alpha Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
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.

Alpha Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Casual

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, warm spicy, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ultra Male EDT
Alpha Noir EDP
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