Baldessarini 2015 EDT

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Ultimate

by Geza Schoen

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Baldessarini Ultimate is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Geza Schoen. Ultimate opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Magnolia, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli, and Labdanum. Baldessarini's Ultimate carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A truly polarising scent, Ultimate is either a niche-quality gem and a 'cheapie' triumph or a medicinal flop with shocking performance. What's not debatable is the uncompromisingly masculine, bitter-spicy character - so if you like your fragrances dry and serious, it's worth trying for yourself.
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Ultimate Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

While some find performance weak, the spicy-leather core leans towards evening and cooler weather. Its mature, masculine vibe suits formal settings and dates, but its strong character might be too assertive for casual or office wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ultimate blasts off with a sharp, peppery rush of pink pepper and citrus, then rapidly settles into an amber-heavy heart featuring magnolia and freesia, before landing on a base of warm leather, earthy patchouli, and smoky frankincense. Expect a dry, spicy aroma with an overarching amber warmth.

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