“Sweet, dark, and aggressively charming — Le Male's id in full control.”
Francis Kurkdjian's 2015 flanker to his own 1995 Le Male pairs the original's lavender DNA with pear, mint, cinnamon, and a thick black-vanilla base. Widely cloned in the Middle Eastern budget segment; often cited as a defining sweet-masculine designer of the 2010s. Performs strongest in fall and winter, leans evening, with strong projection.
The take
What works
- ●Black vanilla base is dense, sweet, and legitimately addictive in cold weather
- ●Pear-lavender opening is surprisingly elegant before the vanilla takes over
- ●Compliment machine status at a fraction of niche pricing
Trade-offs
- ●Extremely season-locked — summer wearers need not apply
- ●Sweetness can cross into cloying territory on warm skin types
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Notes
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 53%
- Summer, 26%
- Fall, 88%, best
- Winter, 100%, best
- Day, 38%
- Night, 99%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's a cheaper alternative to Ultra Male?
Ramz Lattafa Silver is one of its closest matches. $18–$25 vs $80–$190 — it captures most of the DNA at a fraction of the price. Not identical, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests.
What does Ultra Male smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Afnan 9PM, Rayhaan Lion, Maison Alhambra Glacier Ultra. Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Ultra Male last?
8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.
When should you wear Ultra Male?
Ultra Male is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights and nights out.
Is Ultra Male worth it?
At $80–$190, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Black vanilla base is dense, sweet, and legitimately addictive in cold weather. Pear-lavender opening is surprisingly elegant before the vanilla takes over.