Oriental Zinc Eau de Parfum bottle Oriental Zinc
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2016 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Ultra Male Eau de Toilette bottle Ultra Male

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oriental Zinc Eau de Parfum
This is a seriously underrated gem for those who appreciate a warm, subtly spiced fragrance that leans cosy and comforting. It's a crowd-pleaser that manages to be both unique and universally appealing.
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Our Verdict - Ultra Male Eau de Toilette
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

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 9%
Floral 9% 6%
Fruity 8% 8%
Green 13% 14%
Sweet 19% 26%
Warm 35% 26%
Woody 10% 10%
Earthy 7% 10%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 17% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oriental Zinc EdP
Ultra Male EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 38% vs 20%
Bergamot 26% vs 16%
Only in Oriental Zinc Eau de Parfum
Fig 35%
Only in Ultra Male Eau de Toilette
Pear 29% Mint 18% Lemon 15%
Only in Oriental Zinc Eau de Parfum
Pink Pepper 52% Cardamom 48%
Only in Ultra Male Eau de Toilette
Cinnamon 43% Clary Sage 29% Caraway 28%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 18% vs 19%
Cedar 18% vs 19%
Only in Oriental Zinc Eau de Parfum
Cinnamon 32% Tonka Bean 30%
Only in Ultra Male Eau de Toilette
Vanilla 36% Amber 24%

Accords

Oriental Zinc Eau de Parfum Ultra Male Eau de Toilette
100%
Warm Spicy
69%
52%
Vanilla
100%
Fruity
81%
67%
Aromatic
80%
62%
Sweet
79%
66%
Cinnamon
70%
63%
Woody
52%
Lavender
63%
Powdery
58%
Green
58%
47%
Amber
46%
Patchouli
Warm Spicy shared
100%
69%
Vanilla shared
52%
100%
81%
Aromatic shared
67%
80%
Sweet shared
62%
79%
Cinnamon shared
66%
70%
63%
Lavender shared
52%
63%
58%
58%
47%
46%

Performance

Oriental Zinc Eau de Parfum Ultra Male Eau de Toilette
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oriental Zinc Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and long-lasting nature make it suitable for various settings, though it is a bit too warmly spiced for intense office environments or active wear. The cosy, elegant scent profile lends itself well to dates and formal occasions, and it's also perfect for casual outings.

Ultra Male Eau de Toilette

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Aromatic, Sweet accords and Lavender, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oriental Zinc Eau de Parfum
Ultra Male Eau de Toilette
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