Rabanne 2008 EDP

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Ultrared Men

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Rabanne Ultrared Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008. Ultrared Men opens with Blood Orange, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean and Praline, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Rabanne's Ultrared Men carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a divisive chap. Some call it an absolute gem, others think it's a cheap, synthetic mess. But for those who get it, Ultrared is a fun-loving, sweet citrus gourmand that screams early 2000s nostalgia.
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  • Confident
  • Sweet
  • Modern
  • Cozy
  • Clean
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Ultrared Men Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

Notes

Top

Blood OrangeBlood Orange

Heart

PralinePralineTonka BeanTonka Bean

Base

VanillaVanillaPatchouliPatchouli

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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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

While its sweet, fruity accords make it a great casual and date night scent, its moderate projection and sometimes fleeting longevity mean it won't overwhelm an office, yet it's too playful for formal wear. Many reviewers enjoy it year-round for relaxed outings.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

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

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About

Ultrared kicks off with a punchy, zesty blood orange that's bright and uplifting. As it settles, a delicious praline and creamy vanilla take over, creating a sweet, almost edible quality. A hint of tonka bean adds warmth, while patchouli grounds the gourmand notes, preventing it from becoming overly cloying. It's an orange creamsicle in a bottle, sweet but with an understated assertiveness that keeps it from being too juvenile.

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