Rabanne 2002 EDT

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Ultraviolet Aquatic Plastic

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Rabanne Ultraviolet Aquatic Plastic is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Ultraviolet Aquatic Plastic opens with Allspice and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Osmanthus and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Raspberry, and Blackberry. Rabanne's Ultraviolet Aquatic Plastic carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A divisive scent that some absolutely adore and others find to be an unwearable 'plastic nothingness'. Those who love it are practically begging for Rabanne to bring it back, while others prefer the original Ultraviolet, finding this flanker too synthetic and transparent.
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  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Fresh
  • Bold
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Ultraviolet Aquatic Plastic Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Allspice67%
Orange Blossom33%
Heartas listed
Osmanthus52%
Peony48%
Baseas listed
Raspberry43%
Musk32%
Blackberry24%

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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built on fruity, floral and sweet - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and fruity profile makes it suitable for casual wear and even sports, but the strong, potentially synthetic character reported by some means it might be too polarising for conservative office settings. It has enough intrigue for a casual date, but perhaps lacks the elegance for formal events.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Ultraviolet Aquatic Plastic opens with a curious, spicy kick of pimiento alongside the soft, honeyed scent of orange blossom. The heart then blooms into a lush, fruity floral blend, where the delicate, apricot-like aroma of osmanthus intertwines with the plush, rosy notes of peony. The dry down settles into a sweet, musky base, dominated by the juicy, sun-ripened sweetness of blackberry and raspberry, giving it a modern, slightly edible finish.

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