Rabanne Ultraviolet
Amber floral, spicy, powdery, warm, vanilla.
Key Fragrance Notes:
- Top: Fresh Pimento, Capsicum
- Heart: Japanese Kinmokusei
- Base: Ambergris, Vanilla
Rabanne Ultraviolet Eau de Parfum opens with an unusual hot-cool pimento and capsicum effect before Japanese kinmokusei gives the center a distinctive floral character. Ambergris adds a smooth mineral warmth while vanilla softens the base into a powdery, slightly sweet finish. The fragrance feels abstract and futuristic rather than traditionally floral, with spice and warmth carrying through the wear. It suits shoppers who want a recognizable late-1990s amber floral with an unconventional spicy opening.
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Route map
Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Fresh Pimento, Capsicum
- Heart
- Japanese Kinmokusei
- Base
- Ambergris, Vanilla
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Fragrant Nest
- Perfumer
- Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
- Release year
- 1999
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Amber Floral
- Expected wear
- Long
- Collection
- Ultraviolet
- Scent profile
- Amber, Floral, Spicy, Powdery, Vanilla
- Full bottle size
- 80 mL / 2.7 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Fresh Pimento, Capsicum
- Middle
- Japanese Kinmokusei
- Base
- Ambergris, Vanilla
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Amber, Floral, Spicy, Powdery, Vanilla
Floral notes are softened by a powdery texture, giving the fragrance a smoother and more polished character.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
The floral-vanilla balance feels adaptable enough for brunch, work-friendly social settings, evenings out and occasions where you want something soft but still noticeable.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Rabanne Ultraviolet Eau de Parfum is an unconventional amber-floral built around hot pimento, capsicum, Japanese kinmokusei, ambergris, and vanilla. The opening feels spicy and almost electric rather than traditionally fruity or floral. Kinmokusei gives the heart a distinctive floral softness before ambergris and vanilla turn the base warmer, smoother, and more powdery. The result feels abstract, futuristic, and unmistakably late-1990s while still wearing comfortably today. It suits shoppers who want spice, powdery florals, amber warmth, and a fragrance that does not follow a familiar designer template.