Ultraviolet Man

This is the strangest scent ever for me, that i have! I bought it because a friend of mine smelled me very very nice, and then i asked him what is this smell and he told me it is ultraviolet by paco rabanne! OK i bought it and applied it on my skin and blahhh it smells like... ugh... strange grassy aroma... it was very bad and ugly! I didn't have the time to wash it off from me and after one or two hours the scent that i liked was there but mixed with the other grassy smell, but it was nice! But overall it is a strange beast this ultraviolet perfume! Probably i will never buy it again, but only time will show. It depends on how many compliments it produces till empty bottle :) 6.5/10 for me and is that high because of it's scent after dried out! EDIT: After i bough myself Encre Noir it isn't the strangest scent ever for my and get far more likable for me after the Encre Noir lol EDIT2: Well it generates lots and lots of compliments... i mean every single man and woman that i met makes a notice about the perfume, and asks me what is it! What the actual... i mean i liked it, but on me i feel it like nothing special but i guess for the others around me it is special, and green and fresh... i'm gonna definitely buy some more of this after my bottle ends! Also it lasts a lot, but this is not it's best part... it silage is epic... yesterday i was in a car mechanic shop and one of the mechanics almost immediately asked me what is this nice perfume... in a smelly car shop... wow... car shop that smells hard on gasoline and oil, and smoke the from the fireplace, and the scent prevailed on the other smells... it is awesome and i have no more word for it. Awesome! Also i will edit my score for it, and it is not for how it smells, but it is for everything that it is, and the score is 9/10!

Gladly received this as a valentines day gift <3 Have been wearing it all week to work and have been enjoying it more and more every day as I learn about it in real-time. First thing that you will notice is (obviously) the box, a really cool and slick, shiny violet coloured box with an icy white/silver strip around the "ultraviolet" keeping things simple, futuristic and memorable! As soon as you open the box and see the bottle is a wow moment for me, I know this product is quite old yet it is probably the most innovative and original bottle in my whole collection. A long, vertical, purple trigger which works really well and is super unique to use. Lightly coloured lilac juice inside a transparent bottle. Finally, and most importantly, the smell. The opening makes me think of the sweets known as floral gum/cherry lips and also freshly cut flowers. A sweet , sugary , almost perfume scent at first. As it begins to dry down it becomes a smoother and creamier vanilla scent. Not a beast in terms of projection but perfect for office/daily wear without annoying anyone. Pulls in compliments , and is enjoyable to smell of yourself as the day goes on. Delighted to have this one in my arsenal. Not to sound disrespectful to this fragrance, but is great for freshening a room also, as I have the 100ml bottle I have been spraying generously.

Well, well, well...what can I say about this fragrance? First of all, it's my second bottle, by that I mean it's one of my favorite fragrances by Paco Rabanne, if not, THE first Paco Rabanne fragrance I ever owned and the first bottle I had, was back in early 2000's, while in high school. So, with that said, if this perfume got reformulated, I really can't tell the difference. It smells the same fresh synthetic scent of amber and mint and other green aromas, just like back in 2000's. It has the same longevity (9 to10 hours on my skin) and saddly Paco Rabanne didn't tweeked much the projection, so people won't notice much, unless they're in close range with you. Basically, it's one of those fragrances you want to wear when you're one of those weekend escapades at the ocean, during spring/summer with your loved one or use it for evening events in house of friends. Also I'd like to add that I really enjoy the bottle, I get the idea of reseambling a UV lamp, but when it comes to applying the perfume, makes me remind of those sci-fi pneumatic syringes from total recall. Jokes aside, In my opinion, I find the bottle with the most handy atomizer of all the bottles I own.

If you told me this were a Pierre Bourdon job for Creed I wouldn't argue with you one bit. Has the same laundry ambergris opening as GIT, MI, and such, with a spearmint gum quality in the vein of Invictus (which, let's be honest, had kind of the same general vibe as MI going on). There's a lot more vetiver in this too than the votes would have you believe. The heart comes with a floral aspect, thanks to lyral and geraniol and the drydown is a woody, musky, vanilla thing. The mint and ambergris never really go away though and the overall effect is rather linear. Not a bad thing at all, it's a very interesting and (likely for many) perplexing scent. It fits right into the mold of turn of the millennium fashion. It might take a little time to wrap your head around and it won't be the perfect choice for every occasion, but we're talking about an era where a lot of perfumes took risks and tried weird things. Synthetic? You bet. So was everything from that general time period. You want natural vibes, go seek ye out some pre-80's masculines. They're as natural as they come but so few these days clamor for them. This was the start of Y2K, baby. Let's get weird with it.

Blind buy for me and my initial impressions are nothing but positive! Complex and distinctive notes, gorgeous and futuristic packaging/ atomizer that match the unique scent, and just straight up addicting the more I wear it. Not to mention the great price for what you get. Signature scent worthy in my opinion. I get the comments relating this to an unopened pack of menthols but it’s in the best way possible! Opens up a bit synthetic with a grassy, dusty, minty entrance that quickly turns smoky and peppery for me. It might be harsh at first for some of you folks but give it time to settle in cause this is where it gets addicting: The dry down steals the show for me! Here’s where it gets complex and very rich with the fresh spicy opening & heart notes phasing into a earthy, spicy vanilla that perfectly blends all the notes that have developed into a climax well worth the journey. Not a great projector or performer, definitely more intimate. But the beauty of this one lies in the quiet, quirky, and layered development! Great addition to any collection but it’s a more mature scent at least 20s and up.

It doesn't matter AT ALL if this is said to be synthetic or natural or whatever. Actually, for me there are natural smelling perfumes and perfume that do not smell natural. This is something i consider very well done, smells fantastic, can be used all year round and everybody is loving it around me whenever i put it. The only issue is that it does not suit every skin but on the right skin, this is a serious killer for everyone. it is strong but not offensive, it is fresh but not aquatic, it is sweet but not syrupy, it is woody but no foresty....gererally and strictly speaking, this is something i smelled only once. i never smelled a perfume that will be similar or closed to this ultraviolet. My wordrope has over 200 perfumes, niche and mainstreams and this together with Aventis, duc de Vervins, Tabarome, rive gauche pour homme and strictly private are the best according to my wife....try it out with an open nose and mind. Judge the smell and not how they did or what they used to create that smell. Unique and attractive smell...all others does not matter.

ok so gotta start this review honestly because paco rabanne xs was the 1st fragrance i ever purcheched back in 2000 so theresalways a part of me that always says go bk to where it al started revile the magic so i did ive bought one million bought black xs bought l'excess bought pretty much every flancker but id never bought uv until today .... because its not really as well known or available here in sunny old england due to it being supposavly being discontiued but i was lucky enough to track this awesome fragrance down so heres the lowdown it opens pretty minty with everything else in the background the spices pepper come threw ones the mint settles its beautiful and well balanced with the amber and vanilla notes it kinda reminds me of joop homme wild if you thew a load of mint over said fragrance it isnt offencive or cloying in anyway and frojects moderatly to well a real hidden and hard to find gem worth every penny a true masterpeice that assures me that mine and pacos relationship will be a happy and wonderful smelling one 5*

Koku hakkında çok doğal diyemem. Hatta baştan alışık olmayanlara itici bile geliyor. Fakat biraz alışınca muhteşem bir koku olduğu ortaya çıkıyor. İlk günlerde "keşke yorumlara inanıp denemeden almasaydım" dediğim parfümün şimdi 3. şişesini aldım. :) Tek başına gayet güzel olmasına rağmen pek çok sert parfümü yumuşatıp hafif şekerli hale getirmek için bir kaç fıs yapınca çok güzel oluyor. Genelde parfümleri karıştırmayın denir ancak doğru ve orijinal parfümlerden az sayıda üst üste sıkmak muazzam ve eşsiz kokular yaratabiliyor. Kalıcılığı ortalama, kokusu ortanın üstü olan bu parfümü yaşı 40'ın altında ve özellikle yakışıklı, sportif arkadaşlara şiddetle öneririm. Yazın kullanımı sıkıntı yaratabilir. Yine de denemeden almayın. Hele orjinali dışında internet tester diye satılanları hiç almayın. Not : Yorumlarımı ve özel mesajlarıma cevaplarımı sadece Türkçe olarak yapacağım. Böylece yabancı dil konusunda sıkıntı yaşayan arkadaşlara gerçekten denediğim parfümlerdeki kendi görüşlerimi paylaşmayı amaçlıyorum.

Yet another victim of reformulations, to give less so in everything and above all opening that is really too chemical, if you can find an old formula, distinguishable by the trigger covered in silicone, try it and you will be pleasantly impressed, my impressions concern the original formula of the great Jacques Cavallier. Worn for years, it was liked by men and women alike, receiving many compliments, especially from the latter, Ultraviolet remains Paco Rabanne's best men's fragrance, a small masterpiece, this perfume had something magical, it was elegantly playful without being stupid, extremely modern and non-commercial; the opening of amber and mint gave an enveloping freshness, I never perceived the pepper and spicy notes, while a small vetiver could be felt until reaching the sweet part in the finish mainly due to the never cloying vanilla. Good longevity 5/6 hours maximum.

A budget-conscious Bleeker Street. Minus the blueberry. I love Bleeker Street. And pretty much anything in that genre. This is a JCB creation after all, and his signature is easily detected within. This has a great mint note (I'm a sucker for a good mint note). I also get what my brain is interpreting as violet. I don't find it sweet at all (at least, not when compared to 99% of what is out there now marketed as 'mens' fragrances). This isn't unisex at all to my nose, rather decidedly masculine in its intent. Whatever. I really like this, and I see it being all-season versatile whilst shining most during the shoulder months of Spring and Fall. Bottle is odd, like its Ultrared sibling, but whatever. I actually take some silly joy from actuating the stapler-like trigger. Performance is average. Very inexpensive on discounters, punches above its price point.

I remember trying this while on a testing rampage in a department store. It was the first and so far only time a scent made me go: I know this, I love this, I want this, all in a matter of minutes. Still not sure why I recognized it, my best guess is a certain family member may have worn it for a while when it was new. It came after a phase where I was sometimes going for manly and bad-ass, trying some really retro scents, and this put me back on the track of just wearing what I like best and what smells plain nice to me regardless of the image it's putting across. I used to get lots of vanilla here, but more recently the same bottle smells fresher and greener to me, arguably more like the note breakdown here on Fragrantica. No idea if it's my nose or the liquid that's aging, or alternatively my reference points changing as I experience more fragrances.

I blind bought this a few weeks ago after reading some reviews and checking out the notes I figured I’d like it and for the price why not I got it for 30 dollars on eBay, lemme tell you this scent is pretty fly, it really feels like a time machine taking me back to the early 2000s, it’s very fresh, but also has a shot of crispness from the vetiver has a nice bite, and the oak moss has this freshly opened pack of cigarettes vibe (non smoked) like he paper not the tobacco part, that give it a nice balance, kinda like when u walk into a casino and people are still smoking indoors like back in the day, but in a good way because it smells good it was a youthful fragrance in the 2000s but now if u wore it then you’re probably in your mid 30s by now and it still rocks....unique, doesn’t smell like anything I’ve had before....it’s now in the rotation

Hmm I've only worn this a few times but I'm gonna say 8/10 as a scent, but 7/10 as a fragrance because its not quite as strong as Ultrared which already is a low performing fragrance. There's a certain dark sweetness that I really enjoy in here. Definitely an Auramaxing fragrance that gives a mysterious vibe vs an inviting compliment puller lol. I also agree with the previous commentor saying its versatile. Any season, any time of day, any level of professionalism. If you like it, this will work as a signature scent for that reason. It is spring biased tho. EDIT: I'm actually gonna move it down to 7/10 as a scent and 6.5/10 as a fragrance. It isn't offensive at all, but the mint note has been making me sick when I spray it. Reminds me of Guy Laroche Horizon in that punchy mint off the top. Horizon is one of my least favorite fragrances.

I very much like sweet scents on men and I think that Ultraviolet is magnificent. Others may find it chemical or synthetic or cloying... But, oh my, I am a girl that loves this scent on a man. It is so beautifully sweet but, in a macho vanilla/amber way. Initially, the opening mint note disappointed me, I thought it would be a green, vetiver, minty fresh perfume however, as it started to “open up” the sweetness from the vanilla and the warmth from the amber kicked in and, I fell in love with it. I believe it is marvelous and still feels very contemporary; it is sensual in a rather non-offensive(not in-your-face sexiness.) Every time my partner wears this I feel that I want to cuddle him and fall asleep on his neck while inhaling deep long breaths from this lovely scent. Enjoy the perfume quest.

I absolutely love this fragrance. I do not consider it to be unisex at all, I feel it is quite manly. The mint note is exactly what I have been looking for. Eros smelled too pungent on my skin, roadster smelled like cabbage and a few others didn't work. The mint is like fresh mint leaf from a plant but also has that uplifting quality similar to Burberry Men. The notes completely contrast each other, the warm amber and the fresh mint, and yet they also work perfectly with each other and make this fragrance very versatile. I will comment on the bottle tho which feels a bit tacky and I am fairly confident it wouldn't be too hard pulling the plastic away from the glass bit. I'm personally not too keen on the presentation.

This is such a lesser-known, unique fragrance. Super rare to smell and unusual. At first I get orange creamsicle, but it quickly fades into the background... The vanilla remains, I love it this way. It shouldn't be too sweet and it isn't. There is pepper to alleviate the sweetness. It isn't so sweet that overwhelms anyway. In the later stages, there's warmth from the amber. It's a great, balanced designer frag. Almost a bit of a chameleon. I can't decide if it wants to be an amber freshie or woody frag. There's also a faint tobacco note every now and then... Is it the spice + mint? JCB is the master of the drydown. All of his creations are for me I guess! They sustain or even improve over time. 8/10

Its a unique fresh and sweet pleasant scent, the opening is an earthy fresh grass scent. Best part is the drydown, its a sweet slightly powdery vanilla minty scent (synthetic but works for me). Its one of my favorite frags ever since it came out. Its not overpowering but sillage is good and its longevity is decent because I overspray . Nowadays you can buy this for 35 to 40 bucks. The only other frag I smelled that was somewhat close was Tommy Bahamas st Kitts indigo bottle. Bleeker was more grassy and not sweet or powdery like uv totally different scent imo

Great scent for guys! Can't describe notes or anything, because I'm writing this only by the memory of the scent. But this was the signature scent of a guy I was in love with once and I remember my knees weakened when I smelt it on him. It's been many years since I smelled it and that pretty much says it all - you simply can't forget it after smelling it! This scent is very seductive to me. Don't know if they produce it anymore, but I loooved it! I miss you in Norway, Ultraviolet!

Such a great fragrance, under the radar. Great Mint and Ambar opening, fresh with a soft touch sweet, spice and wood. Even this is a synthetic smell, it smell gorgeous. The best of Paco Rabanne in my opinion. Not so comercial, too sweet and bubblegum smell as the most famous of this brand. Great Fragrance for spring days, for any occasion. I'd like it has more sillage, but 6-7hrs it is good. By the way, I love the bottle, it's so funny and creative.

Not one I reach for often but I adore this scent. It doesn’t last through physical activity or heat very well and it isn’t a huge projector but man is this stuff beautiful juice for just lounging around the house or chilling outside. It’s very unique and addictive to smell. Develops quite a bit on my skin which I spoke about in my first review of this stuff. Nice for after a shower going to bed, it’s therapeutic to me!

PR Ultraviolet is a pleasant fragrance, not an aquatic but a fresh and sweet. PR Red is even sweeter and performance wise they are about equal. Spray on a little on your clothes and you'll get more milage with longevity & Silage. It's delightful to have these two in my collection but I wouldn't use either as a signiture scent because they lean towards femme and gets to a little much! Ultraviolet 7.5 & Red 8.0🤗❤️👍❗

How to describe scent that is rather unique and rare in my opinion? This one is like having a vintage guitar.. While PR-One Million is a song that you hear every day on your local radio station at least 1000,000 times Ultraviolet is a song that makes you smile every time you hear it;but you don't hear it often enough - so it is still special..

Ultraviolet came as a hurricane, everybody was talking about this fragrance, and I understand why. Such a different smell from the bottle design, You would expect something plastic, synthetic and maybe too sweet but instead you get a lovely summer breeze in a bottle. Fresh and clean. Brings smile to my face whenever I smell it.

How this one doesn't have much more votes and comments here? I thought this was suuuper popular in the 00's I remember have it as a teenager and I really enjoy it 😍 Also I was really surprise when I saw a note pyramid here on the fragrantica because I thought that this was some vanilla based perfume not green or minty at all.

absolutely love this fragrance! vanilla, amber, and a fresh plant smell all in one with great longevity and performance. it's definitely one of the few fragrances I would consider to be wearable literally all year around no matter what temperature or weather. I think the bottle is goofy but I love the color of the liquid.

There are only few perfumes my nose and brain can stand and this is one of them. Lots of reviewers say this is synthetic. To my nose more synthetic scents are of musky or aquatic type, which this is not at all. This for my nose is initially fresh mint and sweet vanilla on drydown. Very different in a very good way.

Some of my friends are adore this juice, for me it's ok. Suitable Cold fall days and winter seasson. I'm feeling Warm and pleasant when i wear it. Good but monotonous scent from first spray to last.. One single level. About longevity 8+ hours on my skin 8/10 Sillage is close to skin 5/10 Scent 7/10

Total blind buy for me. Absolutely love it!! Pure beast mode on me and it just lasts forever. My wife usually only likes those fresh/aquatic type scents and even she really likes this one. Ok to wear all year round but I feel it would shine best in spring and fall or a cool summer day/night.

This is such an unique but also hard to describe fragrance. Opening is a blast of mint and green notes, dry down is aromatic/green/ slightly minty and also spicy ambery. I absolutely love this scent and I keep it in my collection since 2010. All year round smell, office safe.

a grate EDT 4 winter , masculine , sophisticated & heavy , the mint , Vetiver & Vanilla works so well together on my skin plus The bottle design deserves attention , it looks like something the perfume bottle would be like in 2070 ! Well done Paco Rabanne , well done indeed !

this smell really nice on me, from the first time i tried this,the magnetic smell attract me until today. top notes smell so energetic and modern,middle notes is gorgeous and the base notes is simply masculine and sexy, long staying power and wonderful sillage.

My most likely to use night perfume ever since launched, so sad to know it's hard to get these days. The counter sales person said Ultraviolet positioning currently replaced by One Million, but nothing could replace Ultraviolet to me :)

Tried it in an airport and loved it. I love my green scents every time. This has some smoky backbone though, maybe from the vetiver? It smells super fresh, non offensive and just nice. Longevity, maybe not the best I guess.

(Very bad, Bad, Good, Very good , Amazing, God level) Smell: Amazing Projection: Bad Sillage: Good Quality: Very Good Similarity: Prefer not compare Blind buy: Yes 7/10 Smells delicious. Projevt very weak

What can I say? Sweet freshness, I'm a guy and still love sweet scents, if you do too this is a maculine choice and mature with no girly smell at all. First bottle but I'm sure not the last.

Love this on my husband. It’s a fresh sweet scent tailored for the men. My husband is a 2 spray kind of guy and for an EDT the projection is pretty darn good. This is a sexy scent.

Stylish Bottle... Very Minty , sweet,Spicy, Smokey... Good projection & Longevity. I Like it cos when ever i wear it i get compliments. Its full of MINT.... Minty Fragrance .8/10

On me it was mostly amber and vanilla. Longevity is really good, but I think it was a bit too sweet for me. I really like it but prefer to smell it on other people and not on me.

Misleading really Looking like it first came out in 2001 .. when I bought it way back in 2008 .. I still have half a bottle .. I will compare now and then ..

my boyfriend used to wear Ultraviolet and I loved it!!!it's the most sexy parfume for men I have ever smelt!it makes you want to smell it all the time :)

I really love this one!!! I had it and few of my close friends like to smell on me..lol..that's what we call the power of perfume..(*_^).

AZ, that is on your skin because on others, smells all day with incredable sillage...i tested it for years, is a magnificent perfume...

The most complimented scent ever. When i wear it i almost can ́t smell it on my self, but the amount of compliments is insane!

Underrated in my opinion. Dry down amazing. Also have Caron Pour Un Homme sport and reminds me actually a lot of this one

This perfume reminds me of my bf. The amber and earthy notes are great on his skin, I find UV very masculine and classy.

Gentle scent of synthetic mint with a bit of vetiver back. Great scent but a bit too poor sillage for a night out.

Of the approximately 100 perfumes I own, this is my favorite. Not a lady killer but it has something magical.

Scent 7.5/10 Projection 7/10 Longevity 7/10 Overall 7/10 I do not get noticed, it doesn't garner compliments.

Unique, modern, classy and masculine fragrance. This was my first fragrance. I was 15 (2005)

This is my signature fragrance for more than 10 years. Absolutely love it!