Ultraviolet by Rabanne

Best Ultraviolet by Rabanne Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Ultraviolet by Rabanne is an oriental floral fragrance blending spicy black and pink pepper with fruity apricot and aromatic coriander. The heart reveals woody rosewood, violet, and Japanese osmanthus, complemented by floral rose and jasmine, while a warm base of vanilla, amber, patchouli, and cedarwood adds depth and sensuality. Those drawn to Ultraviolet might focus on its spicy-fruity opening combined with a smooth, floral-woody dry down.

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Lost In Translation

Lost In Translation by Maison Matine £50.00

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • leather
  • rosewood
  • tobacco
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

A bait-and-switch perfume that starts sharp and clean with juniper and crisp, metallic violet leaves. Then comes the gentle abyss: a faded haze of tobacco, patchouli and leather swirled with white tea and musk. The message might be lost in translation, but all meaning will be found in the fragrance.

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Sakura

Sakura by Ormonde Jayne £162.50

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • cherry blossom
  • coriander
  • mandarin
  • pink pepper
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • spicy

Opening with sparkling notes of lime and mandarin tempered with pink pepper and a green accord, delicate cherry blossom with soft almond aromas enhanced with powdery violets and creamy vanilla. Elusive elegance, realising the power of subtlety, radiating an inner confidence - to be worn with an innate love of understated good taste.

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Osmanthus

Osmanthus by Molinard £54.17

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  • Key notes:
  • apricot
  • bergamot
  • orris (iris root)
  • osmanthus
  • pink pepper
  • Tags:
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • fruity
  • woody

The Flower of the Rising Sun!

The blooms of osmanthus, also known as sweet olive, exude sweet, fruity, leathery notes. In its creation bearing the blossom’s name, Molinard presents a surprising twist, blending the intoxicating floral notes of jasmine and tuberose with an irresistibly velvety duet of iris powder and apricot.

A sensuously carnal creation brimming with insouciance and freedom!

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Marbella

Marbella by CARNER £125.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • jasmine
  • peach
  • pink pepper
  • rose
  • Tags:
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • fruity

An aromatic, dreamy citrus scent inspired by the sumptuous Andalusician city of Marbella. With rose, amber and peach this perfume is fresh, floral and sophisticated.

 

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Berbera

Berbera by Nissaba £125.00

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • elemi
  • incense
  • myrrh
  • pink pepper
  • smoke
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

The finest gum extracts from Somaliland — frankincense, myrrh and opoponax — combine in this resinous and sophisticated scent. Berbera is a powerful woody amber suitable for layering, as is common in the Middle East, as well as a standalone manifesto. Opoponax brings nuances of leather and old wood, myrrh swirls in a cola note, and frankincense soars high and dry. A charred-around-the-edges fragrance to uplift your soul and deepen your mystique.

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Still Life

Still Life by Olfactive Studio £116.67

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  • Key notes:
  • ambroxan
  • black pepper
  • pink pepper
  • szechuan pepper
  • yuzu
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • woody

A sparkling and festive perfume, Still Life is a celebration of life!

A surprising and radiant perfume that invites you to celebrate in style with a whirlwind of exotic cocktails. The brilliance of Japanese Yuzu, accompanied by a cocktail infusion of rare peppers, rum and warm woods. A stark contrast between ever present freshness and comforting, warm notes. A woody citrus fragrance full of contrasts, energy and sparkle!

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Carine

Carine by Carine Roitfeld £158.33

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • jasmine
  • patchouli
  • pink pepper
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

A self-possessed perfume for a person who doesn’t need anything, but craves everything. This is excess with control, 70s-era Bianca Jagger wearing Halston, lighting up the Studio 54 dance floor. Carine is a fiercely chic patchouli with an ample gardenia and jasmine cleavage, trussed in a corset of vetiver. Sighs of rose and amber sail through the trail of this Dominique Ropion composition. Confident, elegant, insolent.

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Grande Ile

Grande Ile by Nissaba £125.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • cloves
  • incense
  • patchouli
  • pink pepper
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Grande Ile blends the bounty of Madagascar — vanilla, pink pepper berries and black pepper — into a sensual and comforting spicy amber. This award-winning scent blends a warm ambery accord with clove, caramel nuances and a rich woody bouquet. Contrasting notes of dry cedar, creamy vanilla, and resinous touches create depth and intrigue. Grande Ile’s enveloping trail unfolds gently on the skin, revealing evolving facets throughout the day. Depending on who you ask, this intriguing beauty moirés between Oriental lilies, a vanilla sauna, and a smoky souk.

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106 Chromatic Rose

106 Chromatic Rose by Bon Parfumeur £95.83

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  • Key notes:
  • pink pepper
  • rose
  • sandalwood
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • woody

Intoxicating and smooth, the Damascena rose radiates throughout. A twist of pink pepper brings a touch of freshness. The velvety touch of rose petals combined with vanilla creates a luxurious veil. 

Furthermore, there is a dark, green undertone from the davana herb which contrasts with the silkiness of the rose.

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Santal

Santal by Floris £83.33

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • cedarwood
  • cloves
  • frankincense
  • nutmeg
  • sandalwood
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.

About Ultraviolet by Rabanne

How does Ultraviolet compare to the fragrances listed here?
Ultraviolet combines spicy, fruity, floral, and woody notes in a balanced oriental floral composition. The fragrances listed share some of these elements but each brings unique facets such as smokiness, freshness, or sweetness, making them distinct rather than direct matches.
What are the main notes that define Ultraviolet’s scent?
Ultraviolet is characterised by black and pink pepper, apricot, coriander, and fresh almond in the top and heart, supported by floral notes like violet, rose, jasmine, and Japanese osmanthus, with a warm base of vanilla, amber, patchouli, and cedarwood.
Which fragrances on this list are best for someone who likes the spicy aspects of Ultraviolet?
Fragrances such as Lost In Translation, Berbera, Still Life, and Carine share the prominent black and pink pepper notes of Ultraviolet, emphasising the spicy character in different ways ranging from smoky to fresh or bold interpretations.