Is Maison Alhambra Expose Blanc a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?
Ultra Male EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | 2022 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Expose Blanc EDP
Ultra Male and Expose Blanc, while sharing a similar aromatic and sweet profile, diverge in their overall impact. Ultra Male is a more playful, attention-demanding EDT, known for its beast-mode projection. Expose Blanc, an EDP, offers a heavier, more intense experience focusing on lavender. The key difference lies in their boldness and sweetness; Ultra Male is sweeter and less lavender-focused, while Expose Blanc is a lavender bomb. If you want a playful clubbing fragrance, choose Ultra Male. If you prefer a potent lavender scent with a strong presence, go for Expose Blanc.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ultra Male
- Expose Blanc
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a playful, sweet clubbing fragrance.
- Beast mode projection is your priority.
- You prefer a sweeter scent profile.
- You want less Lavender and more Bergamot.
- You want an intense lavender fragrance.
- Next-day drydown is important to you.
- You prefer a more potent, heavy scent.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
Candied pear and lavender with mint, then cinnamon, vanilla, amber and patchouli. A loud, sweet, bubblegum-bright club scent that wants attention and gets it.
This one's a divisive beast. Some find it a heavy, cloying lavender bomb, while others love its intense, sweet opening and even more so the next-day drydown. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as it polarises opinions sharply.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Musk
10% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
9% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
9% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
7% share of the perfume
Lavender
13%
vs
13%
Bergamot
2%
vs
10%
Pear
29% share of the perfume
Vanilla
23% share of the perfume
Amber
12% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
11% share of the perfume
Lemon
2% share of the perfume
Cedar
2% share of the perfume
Clary Sage
1% share of the perfume
Mint
1% share of the perfume
Caraway
1% share of the perfume
Patchouli
1% share of the perfume
Cardamom
13% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
12% share of the perfume
Musk
10% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
9% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
9% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
9% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
7% share of the perfume
Sea Water
7% share of the perfume
Bergamot
2%
vs
10%
Vanilla
23% share of the perfume
Amber
12% share of the perfume
Cedar
2% share of the perfume
Patchouli
1% share of the perfume
Musk
10% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
9% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
9% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
7% share of the perfume
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
Cinnamon, vanilla and amber make it best from autumn through winter, and it is far too heavy for summer heat.
Occasions
Huge projection and a sweet, attention-grabbing style make it ideal for nights out and dates. It is out of place at work or in the gym.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its potent projection and dense, sweet profile, often described as cloying, make it unsuitable for office wear. However, its intensity and polarizing nature could make it an intriguing choice for a night out or a casual setting, though it leans against formal events.
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 2 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender
Adds cardamom and cashmeran, drops amber and caraway
Where to buy
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