No.109 Ultraviolet

No.109 takes Rabanne's Ultraviolet Man as its reference point, an aftershave built around a sharp mint opening that quickly meets a heavy oakmoss heart. Eden describes it as fresh, fragrant and a little mysterious, comparing the effect to stepping out of a shower with a mojito in hand, and that green, herbal freshness is genuinely the strongest part of the resemblance. An amber base grounds the composition, adding a touch of warmth and class to what is otherwise a very green, aromatic scent. Against the original, which built its reputation on a distinctive, slightly futuristic combination of green freshness and quiet mystery that made it stand out in the late-90s market, this dupe reads more conventional - the mint-oakmoss pairing is present but less layered, and the sense of enigma the original is known for doesn't quite translate. Performance sits in the light-to-moderate range rather than matching the original's longer wear time. For a budget-friendly, easy-to-wear fresh green aftershave for daytime or sport use, it does the job well without pretending to be a perfect match for the designer version's more complex character.