Is Perfume Parlour Beyond a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?

Beyond EDP

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Ultra Male Eau de Toilette bottle Ultra Male EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2015 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
Beyond Eau de Parfum bottle Beyond EDP
$98.00+ tax from
4.2 fl oz (125 ml) at MicroPerfumes
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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 - Beyond EDP
Beyond chases Jean Paul Gaultier's Ultra Male and lands the headline pear-and-vanilla gourmand sweetness, but renders it flatter and softer. The cumin-cinnamon spice and ambered woods are dialled back, so it reads sweeter and closer to the skin than the room-filling original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Ultra Male EDT A Beyond 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
Beyond EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 42% vs 39%
Vanilla 36% vs 41%
Clary Sage 29% vs 32%
Pear 29% vs 32%
Amber 24% vs 30%
Lavender 20% vs 21%
Mint 17% vs 19%
Bergamot 16% vs 26%
Only in Beyond
Cumin 29% Woody Notes 28%
Shared Notes
Pear 29% vs 32%
Lavender 20% vs 21%
Mint 17% vs 19%
Bergamot 16% vs 26%
Only in Ultra Male
Lemon 15%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 42% vs 39%
Clary Sage 29% vs 32%
Only in Ultra Male
Caraway 28%
Only in Beyond
Cumin 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 41%
Amber 24% vs 30%
Only in Ultra Male
Patchouli 20% Cedar 20%
Only in Beyond
Woody Notes 28%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Beyond
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Beyond

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The sweet gourmand pear-vanilla core thrives in cool weather and turns cloying in heat, so autumn and winter suit it best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, sensual party character is built for evenings and dates rather than the office or formal settings.

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
89%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Cinnamon

Key Differences

Adds cumin and woody notes, drops caraway and cedar

Where to buy

Ultra Male EDT
Beyond EDP

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