The Fragrance System
ANCHOR

Ultra Male

Ultra Male is an Eau de Toilette from 2015, composed by Francis Kurkdjian, by Jean Paul Gaultier. In the layering system it plays the role of a anchor — heavy, long-lasting bases. they sit underneath a build and hold it to the skin for hours. It reads as seductive, playful, with beast longevity and loud projection, and is at its best for Nightlife, Date Night, Holiday in cold, mild, indoor heating weather.

The pyramid

Top
Bergamot · Pear · Mint · Lemon
Heart
Lavender · Black Currant · Cinnamon · Clary Sage
Base
Vanilla · Tonka Bean · Amber · Cedar · Patchouli

How many sprays of Ultra Male?

It's lighter (Eau de Toilette) with loud projection, so the everyday range is 2–3 sprays: 2 for the office, 3 for a date, 3 for a night out.

See the full spray-by-scenario guide for Ultra Male →

What to layer with Ultra Male

The system pairs Ultra Male with bottles that share its base notes and complement its role. The strongest partners from the library:

Le Male bridge

Both carry Vanilla and Tonka Bean deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Le Male ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.

Both carry Tonka Bean and Vanilla deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Allure Homme ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.

Both carry Tonka Bean and Vanilla deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, L'Homme Idéal ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.

Eros Flame bridge

Both carry Tonka Bean and Vanilla deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Eros Flame ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.

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FAQ

How many sprays of Ultra Male should I use?

For most days, 2–3 sprays of Ultra Male. Lean to 2 for the office and hot weather, 3 for a night out or the cold. See the full spray guide for every scenario.

What does Ultra Male smell like?

Ultra Male opens with Bergamot, Pear, Mint, Lemon, settles into a heart of Lavender, Black Currant, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, and dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Cedar, Patchouli. Overall it reads seductive, playful.

What can I layer with Ultra Male?

Strong partners include Le Male, Allure Homme, L'Homme Idéal, Eros Flame. As a anchor, Ultra Male works best paired with complementary roles that share base notes.

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