Best Ultra Male by Jean Paul Gaultier Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Ultra Male by Jean Paul Gaultier is an oriental fougère with a bold, sweet profile. It opens with bright pear and bergamot, layered with aromatic lavender and mint, softened by warm vanilla and amber. Cinnamon and clary sage add spiced complexity, while patchouli and cedarwood provide depth. Those seeking fragrances with sweet, spicy, and aromatic contrasts should focus on compositions balancing fresh fruitiness with warm, resinous base notes.
FIG PORN by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- fig
- lactonic nuance
- musk
- pear
- peony
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- green
- unconventional
A milky green fig oozing sweet musk.
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FLORIAN GALLO
Isla Bohemia by CARNER £150.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- milky nuance
- orris (iris root)
- pear
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
The wild and free spirit of a lost island captured in a fruity and sweet perfume with notes of icy pear, soft iris and creamy vanilla. Happy and juicy, Isla Bohemia slows its roll into a mellow base of sandalwood and musk.
Love In A Mist by NuWilds £80.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- grapefruit
- lavender
- mint
- rosemary
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
This fragrance captures the essence of a Chinese summer — the tingling mint and cool eucalyptus of dusky mountain air, the aromatics of shiso, lavender and chamomile as the darkness deepens, the grounding woods and greens of cypress, vetiver and galbanum. A dream of summer rewritten — nostalgic and gently magical.
Perfumer: Jin Yongshan
Sweet Lure by Sly John's Lab £85.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- caramel
- cinnamon
- powdery notes
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen
The spirited country girl arrives in the bustle of the city, determined to change her status to “anything but innocent”. That’s Sweet Lure, bubbling with naughty possibilities. Cinnamon and lily-of-the-valley swirl in a bamboozling haze of neroli and vanilla, keeping things alluring but fun.
Kajal II by Kajal £195.00
- Key notes:
- cloves
- fougere
- green leaves
- lavender
- lemon
- mandarin
- patchouli
- sage
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
Spiritually, number two symbolizes balance, a reminder that we are all connected. When we attune our inner self with our outer experiences, a profound equilibrium emerges. Kajal II, with its peach and bright aromatics playing against deep oakmoss, sandalwood and musk, is a tribute to this serene duality.
Perfumer: Rosendeo Mateu
Hélène by Rance 1795 £110.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- jasmine
- magnolia
- patchouli
- peach
- pear
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Hélène Napoleone was the daughter of Napoleon’s last lover, Albine de Montholon, and although it was never confirmed if the now-exiled Emperor was indeed her father, he did give her his name, so…? Her namesake fragrance is a vivacious bouquet of fruits and florals, headlined by sparkling pear and creamy magnolia. The charm deepens with the amber base, warmed by sandalwood and patchouli.
- Key notes:
- angelica root
- fennel
- fougere
- galbanum
- mint
- oakmoss
- petrichor
- pine
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- green
- vintage/old school
After the first rains of autumn, the woods exhale salubrious scents of peat, moss and petrichor — the ideal antidote to the scorching summer heat. Chypre-Mousse was first launched in 1914 for the dandies of the new century, and this iteration reinterprets a classic fougere with contemporary materials. This explosively aromatic blend hums with wild mint and fennel in a swirl of earthy oak moss, peppery green angelica and fresh pine. Bring the outdoors in with Chypre-Mousse.
Perfumer: Hugo Lambert
Lilac Wine by Art Meets Art £110.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- clary sage
- lavender
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
Perfumer: Frank Voelkl translated this captivating and romantic jazz piece with Jeff Buckley's interpretation in mind.
Debonaire by Plowden & Fallow £108.00
- Key notes:
- lavender
- lemon
- neroli
- rosemary
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
One has a sophisticated charm, confidence and sports impeccable tailoring, need we say more? Debonaire is your go to Plowden & Fallow fragrance for everyday wear be that wondering the streets of Chelsea, attending a mid-summer garden party, or those days spent in the office followed by a post work drink.
For here we have an example of aromatic tailoring of the finest order; a fragrant citrus head has been carefully woven into a delightfully musky floral base from which gentle woody notes ascend forth.
Kajal III by Kajal £195.00
- Key notes:
- ambroxan
- grapefruit
- lavender
- lemon
- neroli
- rosemary
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
Symbolically, three is a powerful number which represents the wholeness of a completed cycle — the past, the present, the future. We are not defined by our hardships, but by how we confront them: the discipline of optimism, the courage of resolve. Kajal III, with its burst of ginger and citrus anchored by cleansing lavender and enfolding amber, has been created to honor all forms of determination and fortitude.
Perfumer: Kevin Mathis
About Ultra Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
- How does Ultra Male differ from these similar fragrances?
- Ultra Male combines a distinctive sweet fruity opening with spicy cinnamon and aromatic herbs, anchored by warm vanilla and amber. Many similar fragrances highlight some of these notes but vary in balance, omitting either the spiced or sweet gourmand elements or emphasising floral, herbal, or green accords instead.
- What fragrance family does Ultra Male belong to?
- Ultra Male is classified as an oriental fougère, blending aromatic herbs, spices, and a warm, sweet base. This family typically features contrasts between fresh and warm notes.
- Which notes should I look for if I like Ultra Male’s sweetness?
- Notes such as pear, vanilla, amber, and cinnamon contribute to Ultra Male’s sweet and warm character. Fragrances emphasising these notes will likely appeal to those who enjoy its gourmand and spicy sweetness.









