Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Ultra Male
Ultra Male by Jean Paul Gaultier (2015) is built around Pear, Bergamot, Black Lavender, Cinnamon. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Candied pear, black lavender and vanilla: Le Male turned up to eleven. »
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Jean Paul Gaultier · 1995
Le Mâle
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cumin, Vanilla, Amber. What differs: Lavender, Mint, Orange Blossom. Same family (Oriental Fougère).
- 2
Parfums de Marly · 2011
Pegasus
Shared notes: Cumin, Bergamot, Vanilla, Amber, Musk. What differs: Heliotrope, Pink Pepper, Almond. Same family (Oriental Fougère).
- 3
Calvin Klein · 1986
Obsession for Men
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Sage, Amber, Vanilla. What differs: Mandarin, Lavender, Lime.
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Giorgio Armani · 2017
Stronger With You
Shared notes: Sage, Cinnamon, Vanilla. What differs: Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf. Same family (Oriental Fougère).
- 5
Hermès · 1951
Eau d'Hermès
Shared notes: Bergamot, Sage, Cumin, Cinnamon. What differs: Lemon, Petitgrain, Cardamom. Positioned as Unisex.
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Parfum d'Empire · 2003
Ambre Russe
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Cumin, Amber, Vanilla. What differs: Vodka, Champagne, Coriander. Positioned as Unisex.
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Giorgio Armani · 2019
Stronger With You Intensely
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Sage, Vanilla, Amber. What differs: Pink Pepper, Juniper Berry, Violet Leaf.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 2009
La Nuit de l'Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cumin. What differs: Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar. Same family (Oriental Fougère).
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Dior · 1980
Jules
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cumin, Amber, Musk. What differs: Tarragon, Lavender, Basil.
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Versace · 1994
Blue Jeans
Shared notes: Bergamot, Sage, Vanilla, Musk, Amber. What differs: Lemon, Anise, Juniper Berries.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Ultra Male?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Le Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier is the closest: it shares 5 notes with Ultra Male, including Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cumin.
What is an alternative to Ultra Male from another house?
Pegasus (Parfums de Marly, 2011) picks up Cumin, Bergamot, Vanilla in a different interpretation.
Which other Jean Paul Gaultier perfume is similar to Ultra Male?
At Jean Paul Gaultier, Le Mâle (1995) is the closest, sharing Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cumin.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.