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Ultraviolet Man Eau de Toilette bottle Ultraviolet Man EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2001 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Purple Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle Purple Extreme EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ultraviolet Man EDT
This early noughties trailblazer is still turning heads, delivering a unique, synthetic yet captivating blend. While some lament reformulations have dimmed its performance, its fresh-sweet-spicy character remains a cult favourite for its futuristic charm.
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Our Verdict - Purple Extreme EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ultraviolet - a woody fragrance led by Black pepper, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ultraviolet Man EDT
Purple Extreme EDP

Notes

Ultraviolet Man
Purple Extreme
Only in Ultraviolet Man
Amber 50% Mint 50%
Only in Purple Extreme
Pepper 100%
Only in Purple Extreme
Patchouli 100%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 50% vs 100%
Only in Ultraviolet Man
Vanilla 50%

Accords

Ultraviolet Man Purple Extreme
100%
Green
99%
Aromatic
54%
50%
Woody
90%
86%
Amber
66%
69%
Earthy
60%
Mossy
58%
Vanilla
100%
Aromatic shared
99%
54%
Woody shared
50%
90%
Amber shared
86%
66%
69%
60%
58%

Performance

Ultraviolet Man Purple Extreme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ultraviolet Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and fresh, yet sweet and spicy profile makes it versatile for casual wear and dates, as many reviews highlight its 'sexy' and 'seductive' qualities. However, the unique, sometimes synthetic character and variable performance make it less ideal for formal settings or sports.

Purple Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, warm spicy signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
19%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ultraviolet Man EDT
Purple Extreme EDP
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