471 Ultra Male

Ultra Male made its name with an unapologetically sweet, fruity-vanilla take on the masculine fougere, and No.471 follows the same script: a juicy pear-lavender-mint opening that is bright and immediately recognisable. It holds up well for the first hour, with the cinnamon and clary sage heart adding a fair bit of the spicy warmth that anchors the original. Where it comes up short is the base - Ultra Male's black vanilla husk accord has a dense, almost boozy richness that lingers for hours, while this version's vanilla-amber-patchouli finish is lighter and thins out noticeably by evening's end. It is still a fun, crowd-pleasing scent for a night out, just don't expect the same staying power once the initial sweetness settles.